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Opie: a thorough understanding of what printers are trying to achieve

CarbonCO bolsters management team

Carbon balancing specialist CarbonCO has appointed a former print boss to help build on the “unprecedented interest” in its Carbon Balanced Paper, Print & Packaging initiatives.

Belmont transitioned to a four-day week last year

Is the popular four-day week with no loss of salary the future of work?

Working four days a week on full pay is becoming popular in certain sectors, but the model can present challenges as well as benefits. A new trial is looking at whether it is a viable flexible option

The June & July 'Punching above your weight' issue of Printweek asks leading SMEs to share their top tips on going toe-to-toe with larger rivals. We also take a look at what you really need to know about director responsibilities...

In this issue's briefing section we review the first full-scale Fespa Global Expo since 2019, wrapping up all the new product launches from the Berlin show, and ask is the four-day week the future of...

Q&A Gail Duncan Team manager, Marqetspace – the trade printer

Gail is 40 years old and lives in Manchester with Amy, her wife of five years, and their two cats and one dog. She has worked in print for 19 years and says: “I’ll have to bake a cake for next year!”

(L-R) Bristow hands over the Picon chairmanship to Boughton

Picon appoints new chairman

Picon, the member organisation for industry manufacturers and suppliers, has appointed Edale managing director James Boughton as its new chairman.

Levit will continue working closely with Zilbershtain and HP Indigo

Change at top for HP Indigo

HP has appointed Haim Levit as its new senior vice president and general manager of its Industrial Print business.

Harry and Steve Baker with Dave Walsh

Baker Labels duo join fundraisers on London to Paris cycle

Baker Labels' managing director Steve Baker and his eldest son Harry Baker joined a team of enthusiastic fundraisers last week to cycle from London to Paris to raise money for Kids Inspire.

Mathew Faulkner has previously fulfilled a range of marketing roles in Canon’s production print business

Canon Europe makes senior appointments

Canon Europe has made a trio of new appointments to strengthen its senior team over the last few weeks.

Roberts: "We have delivered strong operational, environmental and financial results"

DS Smith reports strong annual results

DS Smith has reported a positive set of annual results, with its revenue and pre-tax profit up significantly on last year.

A strike of more than 115,000 workers could be on the cards

CWU serves notice to Royal Mail of strike ballot

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has served Royal Mail with an industrial action balloting notice, with a strike of more than 115,000 workers potentially on the cards.