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Plockmatic Group to move production from Milton Keynes
Plockmatic Group is to offshore the majority of its UK assembly operation from Milton Keynes to its manufacturing plant in Latvia citing higher UK employment costs, supply chain uncertainty and US...

Andy Webb takes on expanded remit at Fujifilm
Fujifilm has promoted Andy Webb to the new role of head of inkjet and packaging following the retirement of Tony Lock.

Print Scotland celebrates apprentices at awards
A talented apprentice from Spirit Labels in Renfrew has been named Print Scotland’s overall Apprentice of the Year.

Tony Lock retires after more than three decades in print
Tony Lock has retired after a hugely varied career in print spanning 35 years.

Royal Mail chief executive quits
Royal Mail chief executive Emma Gilthorpe has resigned as the chief executive of the postal operator, after just over a year in post and shortly after its sale to Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský.

Design Group CEO exits after retrenchment
IG Design Group is looking for a new CEO after incumbent Paul Bal stepped down with immediate effect, after overseeing a dramatic reshaping of the business.

Martin Jones RIP
Third generation printer Martin Jones, the former managing director of Anglesey’s W.O. Jones, has died aged 76.

Pincroft strengthens growth strategy with senior appointment
Military fabric printer Pincroft has appointed a new business development manager to reinforce its commitment to growth across the defence sector and broader textile markets.

Heraldic designer recognised in King's Birthday Honours
The King’s Birthday Honours List was peppered with people with an industry connection, including the designer of the monarch's Cypher.

Ellison Printing deploys spidey sense to ID colourful arachnid
Workers at Ellison Printing thought they’d discovered a new type of spider – or an exotic escapee – when a huge red creature appeared at the firm’s factory.