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Take the high road to conquer new markets
Label Apeel seems to enjoy bucking the trend. Just as other printers are bringing everything under one roof, it chose to open a second office 340 miles away from its main base.

Q&A Ian Kendall Chief executive, The Reflex Group
Ian has spent more than 30 years in print and packaging, having originally joined the industry via a chance connection. Together with Mike Turner he co-founded Reflex Labels (now The Reflex Group) in...

All-rounders step up to big leagues
Typically we print to flat surfaces, like paper or board, or to labels that can be fixed to objects. But there is a growing interest in printing direct to objects.

Star product: Heidelberg Primefire 106
Heidelberg’s digital press for industrial packaging printing.

Me & my: Summa F2630
One of the doors opened by TwentySix01’s investment in a Summa F2630 flatbed cutter was to a private jet. More precisely having digital flatbed printing and cutting helped the firm win a job kitting...

You too must help tackle #MeToo
In the weeks since the initial allegations of sexual harassment were levelled against Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey and even honourable Members of Parliament, a torrent of other allegations have...

Industry veteran Robin Bannister passes away
Print industry veteran Robin Bannister has passed away at the age of 71 after battling multiple sclerosis (MS) and, latterly, cancer of the oesophagus.

New role for Thirlby as Heidelberg refocuses
Anthony Thirlby has been promoted to a newly created role at Heidelberg, as the manufacturer looks to implement new business models and place a stronger focus on customer segments.

Laybourne steps down at Real Digital
David Laybourne has stepped down as managing director of Real Digital International as the business looks to continue to expand beyond its core markets.

Macfarlane appoints new director and updates truck fleet
Macfarlane Group has started the new year with the appointment of James Baird as a non-executive director and the investment in greener delivery vehicles.