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New year predictions: Bryan Shirley, Bluetree
Bluetree director Bryan Shirley was thrilled that the Rotherham firm featured in the Sunday Times' Fast Track 100 ranking this year, although there was another accolade he was deeply disappointed not...
New year predictions: Tim Black, Black & Callow
It's been a big year for Tim Black, joint managing director at the former Imprima Financial Print business, now renamed Black & Callow following the MBO at the company 12 months ago.
New year predictions: Alex Evans, Precision Colour Printing
Communication is going to be key in 2016 for Alex Evans, the managing director of Telford-based web printer PCP. He's also planning cutbacks to his bespoke shirt budget.
IFS chairman role for Tony Hards
Tony Hards is set to become company chairman of Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) on 1 January.
IIJ celebrates first 10 years in business
Industrial Inkjet (IIJ) is celebrating 10 years in business this month as its managing director John Corrall predicts a surge in sales in some markets next year.
Companies swap corporate Christmas gifts for charity aid
As Christmas spirit spreads through the world of print, PrintWeek has learned of at least two print companies deciding to ditch corporate presents in favour of charity donations.
Countrystyle wins Smurfit Kappa contract
Smurfit Kappa has appointed resource management and recycling specialist Countrystyle Recycling to recycle waste from its new paper machine, PM9.
Ordnance Survey buys back into print with share of Dennis Maps
Ordnance Survey (OS) has returned to print by agreeing to acquire a 25% shareholding in its printer, Dennis Maps.
Polestar takeover deal is completed
Proventus Capital Partners has completed its takeover of Polestar, and is now officially the print group’s majority shareholder.
Second Zünd helps John E Wright cut into Hull market
John E Wright has installed a second Zünd digital cutting table for its expanding Hull operation after a previous investment improved efficiency.
Cimpress to acquire German W2P company WirMachenDruck
Global print-on-demand giant Cimpress has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire German web-to-print company WirMachenDruck.
Kodak plans further revamp of European sales structure
Kodak is planning to reorganise its sales territories in a move that could see the UK become part of a ‘Southern Europe’ cluster along with France, Spain and Italy.
Bertelsmann takeover of Prinovis approved
Prinovis is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Bertelsmann, following the approval of its takeover.
Latent Light buys Canon ImagePress C10000VP
Personalised print company Latent Light has bought a Canon ImagePress C10000VP, the first to be sold in Europe, the manufacturer has said.
Sunline integrates with Not on the High Street
Mailing specialist Sunline is capitalising on the burgeoning e-tailing trend after integrating its fulfilment services with website portal Not on the High Street.