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Kern appoints new UK head of sales
Mailing and packaging equipment specialist Kern has welcomed David Cox as its UK head of sales, a newly-created position intended to capitalise on recent product additions.

Opinion: Lockdown is no barrier to recruitment
It is clear that Covid-19 has impacted every area of business and recruitment is no different.

Q&A: Vince Brearey Managing director operations, Offset Print & Packaging
Vince has spent 30 years in print after starting out as an assistant in a local trade printer before moving into cartons. He completed his apprenticeship 28 years ago. He’s married with a 14-year-old...

Coronavirus survival guide part two: Employment matters
As Covid-19 continues to force the world into isolation, Printweek examines three key issues for management and finds advice on how to mitigate the impact of coronavirus. Part two is on employment...

Modern man, modern fatherhood
A rose-tinted look back at early post war history, often through the medium of film and TV, shows that the demarcation of familial roles and responsibilities was generally quite distinct. Mother...

Print bosses welcome new workplace guidance
New government guidance has outlined how businesses can become ‘Covid-19 secure’ workplaces, with the first step of the government’s recovery plan taking effect from tomorrow.

Former Polestar execs reunited at new venture
Two high-profile former Polestar directors have come together again with a new investment venture.

GF Smith mourns Richard Bolton
GF Smith is mourning its former chairman Richard Bolton, who has passed away after a long struggle against cancer.

Polar MD leaves, replaced by robotics veteran
Markus Rall has stepped down as managing director of post-press kit manufacturer Polar to be replaced by an outside hire from the robotics sector.

Rose Calendars pre-press manager nabs awards
Rose Calendars’ pre-press manager has won Employee of the Year at the calendar industry’s annual awards.