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Screen Europe appoints new president
Screen Europe has appointed Osamu Yamagata as its new president.

Departures dominate September’s most-read stories
While the passing of Heidelberg's Mark Singer, Xerox’s Drupa withdrawal, and The National Trust offshoring its Handbook were the top stories, the month featured its fair share of good news too.

Catherine, Princess of Wales visits Standfast & Barracks
Catherine, Princess of Wales visited historic textile printer Standfast & Barracks on Tuesday (26 September) as part of a tour of northern textile manufacturers.

ITG eyes global expansion with new CFO hire
Marketing services company Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) has appointed industry specialist Darren Singer as its new chief financial officer to spearhead its global growth charge.

Unite slams Cepac Darlington ‘fire and rehire’ move
Union Unite has criticised packaging printer Cepac Darlington, which it claims that – in addition to threatening redundancies – has also told staff that they will be “fired and rehired” on inferior...

Martin Kennedy RIP
Industry associates have shared fond memories of Kenmart’s Martin Kennedy, who has died aged 79.

Team ITG launches creative department
Marketing services firm Team ITG has launched a new creative department, focusing on using AI to help clients get to market as quickly as possible.

Murdoch steps back at 92
Hundreds of print and publishing workers in the UK will soon have a new big boss after media mogul Rupert Murdoch announced plans to step back – but the nonagenarian said he’s not retiring.

Stora Enso appoints new president and CEO
Stora Enso’s board of directors has appointed a new president and CEO.

Compass appoints new head of credit amid significant growth
Compass Business Finance has made a new senior appointment in order to steer the company toward its future growth targets.