Personnel
Lack of clarity confuses argument over zero-hours contracts
The row over the so called zero-hours contract (ZHC) has gained traction in recent weeks, not least thanks to a survey published by Unite on 8 September, ahead of the TUC Congress in Bournemouth last...
GPT signs Esko agreement, appoints new general manager
Wide-format distributor Graphic Printing Technologies (GPT) has signed an agreement with Esko Graphics UK to sell its cutting and software products.
New MD for Arctic Paper UK
Rob Slowe has been appointed to the position of managing director of Arctic Paper UK.
Gender imbalance is costing the industry and the country
Women need work and work needs women, concludes a report from a government-backed industry group that coincides with a new print initiative prompted by the same sentiment.
UK apprenticeships set for shake-up
Last month, the National Apprenticeship Service announced that up to 20,000 apprenticeships were available on its system, while the latest statistics from the Department for Business, Innovation and...
All Print Supplies appoints Peter Miles to digital textile division
Slough-based All Print Supplies (APS) has appointed Peter Miles as head of its newly created digital textile division.
Closing sales is not about performing hat tricks
"How many people spent an hour last week practising sales?" I am sat in an introductory session for training organisation Franklin's Covey's new sales course, and co-practice leader Craig...
Can people really be taught the tricks of the sales trade?
It's 11am on a Friday morning, and I'm attempting to sell a suitcase. Have I fallen on particularly hard times as a hack and decided to write off all future holiday plans? Has PrintWeek decided it's...
Business inspection: drawing in the next generation
Twinning with schools can have long-lasting benefits for both students and printers alike
Epson UK appoints Phil McMullin to Pro Graphics division
Phil McMullin has joined Epson's Pro Graphics business unit as UK sales manager for the large format printer division.
EFI finance boss steps down
EFI chief financial officer Vincent Pilette has resigned "to pursue another opportunity".
Ipex marketing director heads abroad
Nick Craig Waller is to leave the Informa Print Group after seven years to become head of marketing at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).