Jarrold: maybe some glimmers of hope

New year predictions: Charles Jarrold, BPIF

Raising the profile of the sector and proving its dynamism and innovation to those in power is one of the Federation CEO’s goals for 2023.

Rising: customer demands have evolved rapidly over the years

New year predictions: Stuart Rising, Canon UK & Ireland

Stuart Rising, head of commercial print at Canon UK & Ireland, believes that numerous opportunities will be opened up in 2023 for many printers who prioritise versatility and personalisation, as well...

The Bobst will be up and running by the end of February

Sirane ups capacity with new Bobst

Flexible pouch manufacturer Sirane Group is set to install the first Bobst Vision CI flexo press in the UK.

CMC's rebrand brings its automative capabilities to the fore

CMC launches new website in rebrand

CMC Machinery has rebranded as CMC Packaging Automation.

Each bobbin holds around eight metres of thread

Pip and Chip buys Mimaki to bolster bubbling bobbin business

Gloucester-based specialist print business Pip and Chip has installed a Mimaki JFX200-2513 EX 2.5x1.3m UV LED flatbed printer to keep up with demand.

Brockbank survived five heart attacks in five hours

Heart transplant no obstacle for former print engineer

A heart transplant - and four-week coma - has proved no barrier to a former print engineer’s studies as he retrains to be a journalist.

Bird: "Picon is more important than ever before"

Picon appoints Greg Bird to its council

Kolbus UK managing director Greg Bird has been elected onto the Picon council, the body which determines the strategy and direction of the trade organisation.

Pike: Very proud to be joining DS Smith

DS Smith appoints new finance director

DS Smith has appointed a new group finance director and executive director to its board, with effect from incumbent Adrian Marsh’s retirement next summer.

Antony Rider, Rocket's sales director: the new Vutek will help boost Rocket's sustainability credentials

Rocket Graphics secures trajectory with Vutek install

Rocket Graphics installed an EFI Vutek 5r+ roll-to-roll printer at the start of December to back up a record year for the firm.

The planned divestment includes a 70,000 hectare Eucalyptus forestry operation

Stora Enso seeks buyer for Chinese board production site

Stora Enso has announced its intention to sell its consumer board production site in Beihai, China.

(L-R) Allan Hamilton, Stuart Ritchie, Terry Quinn and Tristan Harrold

MBO at OPG

A management buyout (MBO) deal has been successfully completed at fleet vehicle graphics specialist OPG.

Chas Moloney: remembered fondly

Chas Moloney RIP

Ricoh’s Chas Moloney has passed away after a short illness.