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Le Gresley: Hopes that the labels sector will keep investing in its own future

New year predictions: Colin Le Gresley, Aztec Label

Aztec Label managing director Colin Le Gresley says that being sustainable must be a top focus for the labels industry and is now not only a key trend but an essential part of doing business.

Graham: I am confident that a positive future lies in store for the industry in Scotland

New year predictions: Susan Graham, FLB Group/Print Scotland

In her dual role as managing director of the diary and notebook specialist and newly appointed president of the Scottish trade body, she's clearly used to various perspectives, so it probably comes as...

Keane: Hoping that the industry bounce back will continue

New year predictions: Eric Keane, Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS)

Eric Keane, managing director at post-press equipment supplier Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS), believes that investment in digital kit and automation will be among the key trends in 2022.

Kent: print can deliver a great return on investment

New year predictions: Andy Kent, Fujifilm Graphic Systems

Fujifilm Graphic Systems division manager Andy Kent is hoping that 2022 will see the industry shout more about the power of print as a strong and sustainable form of communication.

Levit: Climate change and waste reduction is a global priority for everyone to address

New year predictions: Haim Levit, HP Indigo

Haim Levit, vice president and general manager at HP Indigo, says that in light of the recent supply chain crisis, supply chain resiliency should be seen not only as a nice to have, but a necessity.

McMurtrie: Seeing many commercial printers diversifying into labels and packaging

New year predictions: Keith McMurtrie, Tharstern

Tharstern CEO Keith McMurtrie hopes that businesses will become more data-led in 2022 and make use of the information that’s stored in the software they use.

Green: Looking to embrace opportunity in 2022

New year predictions: Michael Green, MacroArt

MacroArt managing director Michael Green is hoping for a calmer year in 2022 after making major changes to his business throughout the pandemic, but will ensure that it remains reactive to...

Smith: Customer expectations will likely remain high in 2022

New year predictions: Duncan Smith, Canon UK & Ireland

Duncan Smith, country director, Production Printing Products at Canon UK & Ireland says ‘digital fatigue’ brought on by an excess of marketing emails during the pandemic has led some marketers to...

Watts: automation and investment in training were key in 2021

New year predictions: Andy Watts, TJ Books

TJ Books managing director Andy Watts is hoping the industry in general can cooperate more in 2022, and that the pandemic-induced onshoring trend will become a permanent choice.

Deadman: Looking forward to the launch of KCS' product label division in 2022

New year predictions: Zoe Deadman, KCS Print

KCS Print managing director Zoe Deadman hopes that more face-to-face interactions next year will enable printers and their customers to work more closely to create powerful print that achieves its...