Scotland

Print Scotland has appointed JJR Print director Iain Robertson as its new president following his work to represent the interests of Scottish printers over government procurement.

Scottish paper merchant PG Paper has appointed its first managing director as well as a sales manager to support growth plans across its international markets.

Print Scotland celebrated the new blood in the print industry with its fourth annual apprentice awards, while appealing for more support to expand training intake.

West Port Print & Design founder Terry Scanlon is retiring and has handed ownership of his St Andrews business to two existing directors.

Graham Hunstone is spreading his wings again. The England-based Scot recently opened a regional sales hub nearly 300 miles from his print company headquarters in Lincoln.

Scotland’s print membership body Print Scotland has spoken out against the Scottish government’s print procurement policy as another contract looks likely to be placed south of the border.

Scotland is at a crossroads. The twin, closely fought issues of Brexit and Scottish independence have divided the country – and the former is now reigniting the latter.

Wide-format specialist SPD Design & Print is set to enter liquidation following the transfer of its assets and employees to a new company, SPD Print & Design.

Scottish book printer Bell & Bain has recruited two new apprentices and plans to take on four more in the next few weeks.

Scotland’s print membership body, Graphic Enterprise Scotland (GES), has rebranded as Print Scotland and its director has issued a callout for members.

Scottish paper merchant PG Paper is targeting growth in Latin America after securing a £10m funding package from Santander Corporate & Commercial.

Business birth rates in the devolved nations are significantly lower than in England, with a lack of government support highlighted as a major factor.