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Mercian Labels has appointed a new operations director to support its growth strategy.

De La Rue has appointed a new chairman designate following months of activist pressure.

Jamm Print and Production’s business development director Martin Ellis has died in a suspected electrocution while on holiday.

David Samuels, the former co-owner of Basildon’s Lynhurst Press, has died aged 77.

Paul Brough has returned to a high-profile position in the print industry as he steps into the role of managing director at Bakergoodchild.

More than 100,000 Royal Mail staff are to be balloted for possible strike action over grievances about job security and the terms and conditions of their employment.

Project management software developer Vism has taken on a new client engagement manager to support its continued growth.

Durst has taken on a new labels business development manager for the UK and Ireland to support its growth in the sector.

Heidelberg has found a new CFO from outside the industry, with Marcus Wassenberg set to join the press manufacturer from Rolls-Royce next month.

Former Xerox CEO Jeff Jacobson has taken over as CEO at EFI – effective immediately – after being appointed to an executive role by the manufacturer’s new owner Siris Capital just last month.

Communisis has appointed a procurement expert from outside the industry to head up its Brand Deployment business.

A print sales specialist has published a book offering advice on how to apply the theory of the lifestyle aspects of selling into practice.