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Overmatter: cool off!

It’s been really quite warm for more than a few days, people were wilting at Wimbledon, and there’s a hosepipe ban in some areas of the country.

‘It’s a funny trade, it’s inherently relationship based’

Rapidity managing director Paul Manning might be fresher faced than your average print boss, but don’t let his appearance fool you – he’s learned many a hard lesson.

Strengthen your bonds with staff and customers

Businesses exist to make money. But in order for a company to turn a profit, its employees must be clear as to what is being asked of them, and motivated to work in the right way to achieve those...

Printers respond to calls to tackle workplace ageism

Printers and industry bodies have reacted to a report from the House of Commons' Women and Equalities Committee that says workers aged 50 and older are being failed by a lack of enforcement on age...

Checkprint staff clear the way for park visitors

Staff at secure cheque printing firm Checkprint recently helped to clear footpaths at Fosse Meadows Country Park, as part of its membership of a local employee volunteering initiative.

Allen Signs staff complete charity challenge

Four staff from vehicle livery and signmaking specialist Allen Signs have completed the Three Peaks Challenge, raising more than £2,000 for charity in the process.

Taylor Bloxham continues growth drive with new hire

Print and marketing communications company Taylor Bloxham Group has appointed a new business development director as it continues its growth drive.

Apprentices and Zünd cutter enhance Fastsigns Chelmsford

Fastsigns Chelmsford has taken on two new apprentices and a Zünd G3 L-2500 CV CNC cutter in order to bring more capabilities in-house.

Young Stationers' reveals 2018 shortlist

The Stationers’ Company has announced its 2018 shortlist for the Young Stationers’ Prize, with a clutch of print and publishing industry up-and-comers among the nominees.

60 seconds with DTGUK

DTGUK started in a back bedroom using a tiny vinyl cutter and a secondhand heat press, subsequently expanding into its current 372sqm warehouse.