People

MPI takes centre stage in Radio 4 pre-packs debate

A scathing investigation of the pre-pack administration process was broadcast on Radio 4 last night with the print industry taking centre stage.

Ex-KGB spy buys Evening Standard from DMGT

An agreement has been reached to sell London's <i>Evening Standard</i> to a Russian consortium that includes Mikhail Gorbachev and ex-KGB man Alexander Lebedev.

Newspapers capitalise on Obama's big day

Yesterday's inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th US president sparked a busy time for newspaper presses across the country, as publishers rushed to capitalise on the biggest story of the year.

Russian rumours continue to fly about Evening Standard bid

Speculation that London evening newspaper the Evening Standard could be about to fall into Russian hands is still rife.

Fry takes over the helm at Johnston Press

The New Year has seen a change at the top for Johnston Press, with John Fry taking over as chief executive of the regional publisher this week.

Objects of desire: Jenny Boreham

Jenny Boreham is managing director of Chelmsford-based sign and digital print franchise FastSigns. She acquired the business in 1996, and over the past two years her branch has achieved the highest...

Nampak Cartons pays tribute to site director killed in New Year's Day collision

Nampak Cartons Europe has paid tribute to the site director of its Leeds-based folding cartons company, Stephen Campbell, who died following a traffic accident on New Year's Day.

Pindar chief executive awarded OBE

Pindar chief executive Andrew Pindar has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's New Year's Honours list for his work in the print industry and service to the Scarborough community.

Goss promotion sees new chief executive appointed

Goss International's board of directors has appointed current chief operating officer Jochen Meissner to succeed Bob Brown as the company's chief executive.

Polestar creates role to deliver group savings

Polestar has appointed Karen Hardy to the newly created role of purchasing director as part of a drive to make savings and increase efficiency across the group.

Woman jailed over print theft

A woman has been jailed for defrauding hundreds of thousands of pounds from the print company she worked for, according to reports.

15-year-old print manager looking to expand business

A teenager who started up his print management company when aged just 14 is looking to expand his business after reporting average sales of 2,000 per month.