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CEO Farrow steps down from St Bride

St Bride Foundation chief executive Glyn Farrow has been forced to step down from the charity for medical reasons.

New year predictions: Richard Saysell, Creo

After a record year, Creo managing director Richard Saysell is looking forward to making the most of the point-of-sale specialist's expanded production facilities in 2016. At the same time as...

New year predictions: Duarte Goncalves, DXG Media

DXG Media managing director Duarte Goncalves is excited by the prospects for an evolving printing industry in 2016.

New year predictions: David Bland, Blackmore

Blackmore sales and marketing director David Bland has strong views about how our high-tech industry should do more to promote print as a career path, and don't get him started on the Pre-Pack Pool.

New year predictions: Paul Bradley, ESP Colour

ESP Colour chief executive Paul Bradley is delighted to see web-to-print taking off for the Swindon firm's clients. He urges the industry to focus on what customers want, rather than on what printers...

New year predictions: Chris Knowles, BCQ Group

Chris Knowles stepped up to become managing director at Buckingham-based BCQ Group this year. While that, and being a finalist at the PrintWeek Awards were among the highlights, England's dismal...

New year predictions: Bryan Shirley, Bluetree

Bluetree director Bryan Shirley was thrilled that the Rotherham firm featured in the Sunday Times' Fast Track 100 ranking this year, although there was another accolade he was deeply disappointed not...

New year predictions: Tim Black, Black & Callow

It's been a big year for Tim Black, joint managing director at the former Imprima Financial Print business, now renamed Black & Callow following the MBO at the company 12 months ago.

New year predictions: Alex Evans, Precision Colour Printing

Communication is going to be key in 2016 for Alex Evans, the managing director of Telford-based web printer PCP. He's also planning cutbacks to his bespoke shirt budget.

IFS chairman role for Tony Hards

Tony Hards is set to become company chairman of Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) on 1 January.

IIJ celebrates first 10 years in business

Industrial Inkjet (IIJ) is celebrating 10 years in business this month as its managing director John Corrall predicts a surge in sales in some markets next year.

Companies swap corporate Christmas gifts for charity aid

As Christmas spirit spreads through the world of print, PrintWeek has learned of at least two print companies deciding to ditch corporate presents in favour of charity donations.

Countrystyle wins Smurfit Kappa contract

Smurfit Kappa has appointed resource management and recycling specialist Countrystyle Recycling to recycle waste from its new paper machine, PM9.

Ordnance Survey buys back into print with share of Dennis Maps

Ordnance Survey (OS) has returned to print by agreeing to acquire a 25% shareholding in its printer, Dennis Maps.

Polestar takeover deal is completed

Proventus Capital Partners has completed its takeover of Polestar, and is now officially the print group’s majority shareholder.