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Q&A: Dan Dean Consultant, B&B Press Rotherham
Dan is B&B’s former business development director and retired at the end of last year after a whopping 46 years in print, starting as an apprentice compositor. His hobbies include golf (10 handicap)...

Bell & Bain expands apprenticeship scheme with new recruits
Scottish book printer Bell & Bain has recruited two new apprentices and plans to take on four more in the next few weeks.

Robert Whiteside to leave Adare
Robert Whiteside, chairman of both Adare Secure Essential Communications (SEC) and Adare International, is stepping down from the group at the end of the month.

60 seconds with Washington Direct Mail
Washington Direct Mail (WDM) started in 1983 and was originally created to handle print and merchandising for a car manufacturer’s dealerships. It then set up a mailing house arm and went on to add...

Overmatter: the running men
From tragedy, comes positivity. A team of four from Plastic Card Services are currently in training for the Wilmslow Half Marathon, running in aid of the Matthew Nicholls Trust.

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...

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.