People

Q&A: Anthony Harris, managing director, Mainstream Print
Former snooker pro Anthony has now spent 25 years in the industry. He describes his hobbies as “Snooker, walking and Aston Villa”. He’s married to Tracey, and they have two children, Thomas (21) and...

Rising star: Emily Clarke, key account executive, Graphic Packaging International, Leeds
Emily is 26 and has just notched up her fourth year in print, having joined the industry by chance. This year she became the first person to achieve a BPIF Level 5 distinction in her chosen...

FPS boss looks to flexible future
A specialist in freelance print workers believes that changes caused by the Covid-19 pandemic will result in more flexible working in future.

Firstan looks to the future with Kerridge hire
Former Benson Box managing director Mark Kerridge has returned to the print and packaging sector with his first executive role since selling the packaging group for £100m six years ago.

Mercury launches free lockdown bounce back guides
Recruitment specialist Mercury Search & Selection has launched a range of free post-Covid-19 resources to help print and packaging businesses bounce back from lockdown.

Green light for Level 2 apprenticeship standard
The print trailblazer consortium has gained approval to develop a Level 2 Print Standard apprenticeship after a lengthy four year process.

CIM looks to the future with new hires
CIM Signs & Graphics is bouncing back and is optimistic for the future after increasing its headcount by a third just prior to lockdown with five new hires.

Polar hires to bring group closer together
Heidelberg’s post-press partner Polar Group has created a senior combined sales and service role as it looks to evolve the way it operates and integrate its three business units closer.

Stationers’ names new master
A Stationers’ School old boy has been named the new master of the livery company.

Screen boosts European service and support
Screen has expanded its European service and support operations following a period of “exponential growth” in high-end inkjet.