Disciplines

Gibson: The environmental impact of the industry is being scrutinised more than ever

New year predictions: Douglas Gibson, Infigo

Douglas Gibson, CEO of web-to-print developer Infigo, says that while competition is healthy to drive innovation, he is expecting partnerships between printers and suppliers alike to become ever more...

Smith: opportunities and challenges are always in our lives and it’s how you respond that defines us

New year predictions: Steve Smith, 25/8

It's been a big year for Steve Smith, co-founder and director at start-up 25/8 Marketing Group, which also made its first acquisition in December 2021.

Gutenberg’s famous printing press could be immortalised in Lego

Review of 2021: November

Our annual roundup of all the big stories from around the UK printing industry in the past 12 months.

Donovan: 2021 has shown evidence of mail’s ‘sticking power’ in the home

New year predictions: Judith Donovan, Strategic Mailing Partnership

Chair of the Strategic Mailing Partnership Judith Donovan is pleased that young people are reacting well to mail and says printers should make the most of the opportunity of a willing new generation...

Sears: Credits the efforts of his workforce during the pandemic

New year predictions: Mark Sears, Heritage Envelopes

Heritage Envelopes CEO Mark Sears believes that there is a big post-Brexit opportunity for UK manufacturers and suppliers, with more customers looking to deal with local businesses.

Isaacs: Necessity has driven the digital transformation of businesses

New year predictions: Simon Isaacs, Ricoh UK

Ricoh UK national sales director Simon Isaacs says that to drive innovation, print businesses should focus on attracting younger and more diverse staff while retaining and upskilling their existing...

Belmont Packaging moved to a four-day working week

Review of 2021: September

Our annual roundup of all the big stories from around the UK printing industry in the past 12 months.

Bluetree acquired Kingsbury Press

Review of 2021: October

Our annual roundup of all the big stories from around the UK printing industry in the past 12 months.

Le Gresley: Hopes that the labels sector will keep investing in its own future

New year predictions: Colin Le Gresley, Aztec Label

Aztec Label managing director Colin Le Gresley says that being sustainable must be a top focus for the labels industry and is now not only a key trend but an essential part of doing business.

Graham: I am confident that a positive future lies in store for the industry in Scotland

New year predictions: Susan Graham, FLB Group/Print Scotland

In her dual role as managing director of the diary and notebook specialist and newly appointed president of the Scottish trade body, she's clearly used to various perspectives, so it probably comes as...