Profile
Q&A: Andy Stevens, head of client services, VR Print
Andy has been in print for over 35 years. In that time he’s been agency side, worked in publishing, design, print management and is now back in manufacturing. He’s married with five boys and lives in...
60 seconds with Aura Print
Aura Print began with director Liam Smith printing for local businesses from the basement of his home in 2007. Originally it was mainly flyers and business cards but the offering grew as more...
Q&A: Diana Thompson Managing director, Plus Point PR
Di has been in print for 35 years, 10 as a journalist (for LithoWeek/PrintWeek and Printing World) and 25 as a PR person. She’s married to Dave with two ‘kids’ Charlie (22) and Sophie (20).
60-seconds with Data Image
In the early 1990s, Data Image’s now-CEO Robert Farfort began designing prototypes and integrating Apple Macs with vinyl cutting machines in the garage of his childhood home. “A true pioneer of the...
Q&A: Melvin Vinyard Senior account manager, Fuller Davies
Melvin turned 65 in April and will retire next month after working in print for 49 years. He is married to Sandra and they have “two children and two lovely granddaughters”. His main hobbies are...
60 seconds with Ace Binding Company
Ace Binding Company was born out of the love director Robert Hart had for the industry. Founded 16 years ago, with a couple of folders, a guillotine and stitching line, it was a move into PUR binding...
Q&A: Ian Metcalfe, finance director, Serious Print Group
A youthful “50-plus”, one of keen cyclists Ian’s proudest boasts is that he has more bikes than children, not bad considering he has four of the latter. His collection also probably comes in handy to...
60 seconds with Future Print Leeds
Future Print Leeds evolved in January 2016 when managing director Tim Roberts and design director Rob Dawson decided to go it alone after the owner of the firm they previously worked at passed away....
Q&A: Shaun Hinchy, production manager, Plastic Card Services
Shaun has spent 10 years in print. He’s something of a fitness freak and likes running, cycling, swimming, triathlons… and fitness in general. He’s a Man City FC season ticket holder and watches with...
Q&A: Andy Gillett, joint managing director, Fretwell Print & Design
Leeds United fan Andy has spent 35 years in print and is married with one daughter and a 20-month-old grand-daughter.