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There are several routes into the world of print but one, the apprenticeship, can bring the young into an ageing sector and enable businesses to mould recruits to their way of working.
Print remains stubbornly a pale and male sector
Despite some increase in the number of women employed in the industry, print continues to stand out as a particularly non-diverse sector. But why? And what should be done?
Badgemaster launches new identity and invests as it turns 30
Name badge manufacturer Badgemaster has celebrated its 30-year anniversary with major capital investment and a new brand image.
Solopress springs for Oberon
Solopress has expanded its wide-format production capacity with the installation of a brand-new Agfa wide-format printer and Fotoba cutter.
Prinovis UK site up for sale
A ‘for sale’ sign has been hoisted at the Prinovis UK site in Liverpool, as the gravure printer prepares to cease production at the end of this month.
Heidelberg looks to add value, mulls fresh digital options
Heidelberg has announced a new value creation programme alongside its year-end results, along with a hint that it could return to the commercial digital printing market with its own product.
Emmerson Press ups digital firepower with ApeosPro
Emmerson Press has scored another Fujifilm first after buying the UK’s first ApeosPro C digital press.
Unite wins payout for former YM workers
Unite has been successful in its Protective Award claim against YM’s web businesses, with hundreds of employees – including non-union members – set to receive payments as a result.
Walstead expands with German buy
Walstead Group has made its first buy in Germany with the acquisition of GD Gotha Druck und Verpackung out of insolvency.
London printco hits the buffers
A meeting of creditors has been called for a multi-service London-based printing business, which looks set to go into liquidation.