News

12 months in the industry

2024 in review: August

As 2024 comes to a close, we look back at the big stories of the past 12 months.

12 months in the industry

2024 in review: July

As 2024 comes to a close, we look back at the big stories of the past 12 months.

Williams: pleased that accessible formats are becoming less of an afterthought
Industry insights

New year predictions: Sharon Williams, Pia

Cwmbran-based Pia entered a new era in 2024, with the firm transitioning into employee ownership over the summer – a long-held ambition for managing director and former owner Sharon Williams.

(L-R) Seaber and Keane: customer relationships have become stronger in 2022
Industry insights

New year predictions: Jason Seaber and Eric Keane, Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS)

Jason Seaber and Eric Keane, technical sales director and managing director at Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS), are expecting to see more investments in digital automation, particularly with AI,...

12 months in the industry

2024 in review: June

As 2024 comes to a close, we look back at the big stories of the past 12 months.

12 months in the industry

2024 in review: May

As 2024 comes to a close, we look back at the big stories of the past 12 months.

Green: People need to lose the fear around AI
Industry insights

New year predictions: Michael Green, Moss UK

Michael Green, managing director of Moss UK – formerly known as MacroArt – has steered the wide-format firm to growth in 2024. He predicts 2025 will see automation continue to take top spot among...

Philbrick: a lot of key players in the industry will be looking to launch their new B2 inkjet offerings in 2025
Industry insights

New year predictions: Paul Philbrick, Close Brothers Asset Finance

Paul Philbrick, managing director of Close Brothers Asset Finance’s Print team, is ready to support print firms as they gear up for 2025 investment – with inkjet at the forefront.

O’Sullivan: "Let’s share with the next generation the power of print"
Industry insights

New year predictions: Kelly O’Sullivan, Webmart

Kelly O’Sullivan, who was promoted to CEO of sustainable marketing agency Webmart this year, has understandably had a busy year so is hoping for a slightly calmer 2025.

12 months in the industry

2024 in review: April

As 2024 comes to a close, we look back at the big stories of the past 12 months.

Branch: excited about having Geoff Neal as a sister company
Industry insights

New year predictions: Alison Branch, Park Communications

Park Communications managing director Alison Branch can look back on a big year for the business involving significant investment and the purchase of fellow London printer Geoff Neal Group, as well as...

O’Donnell: challenges lead to opportunity
Industry insights

New year predictions: Kevin O’Donnell, Xerox

Kevin O’Donnell, production marketing manager UK, Ireland and the Nordics at Xerox, says that while 2024 was a tough year for print, firms can help to futureproof themselves by harnessing...

Baker: Sees huge potential in digital flexible packaging
Industry insights

New year predictions: Steve Baker, Bakers

Bakers managing director Steve Baker has overseen a mega year of investment at the Brentwood-based independent label and packaging manufacturer, a particular highlight being major kit deals with HP...

12 months in the industry

2024 in review: March

As 2024 comes to a close, we look back at the big stories of the past 12 months.

Industry insights

New year predictions: Phil Thompson, Resource

The managing director of Printweek’s reigning SME of the Year has some sage-like advice for business owners, and his hope for 2025 is likely at the top of every print boss’s Christmas wish list!