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New year predictions: Nicole Spencer, RMC Digital Print
It's been a big year for the managing director of the wide-format trade printer, also president of Fespa UK, who led an MBO at the Hull business that was completed during the pandemic.

New year predictions: Lee Harvey, Bluestar Print Finishers
Bluestar managing director Lee Harvey is justifiably proud of the way his business has adapted to the challenges of 2020, and points to wider awareness about the importance of mental health and...

New year predictions: Marian Stefani, IPIA
As an unapologetic advocate of print, the trade body’s CEO believes one of the few positives from the pandemic is that print is even more relevant than ever.

New year predictions: Adrian Steele, Mercian Labels
The managing director of the Burntwood, Staffordshire-based label printer praises his team for their hard work and resillience under pressure during 2020 and he's just as positive about the company's...

Heidelberg sells part of German HQ site
Heidelberg is selling off a chunk of its main Wiesloch-Walldorf site in Germany and will make around €50m (£45m) from its latest asset sale, with more space at the facility earmarked for future...

Seasonal print hits the spot
Major brands and retailers have continued to use a wide range of print techniques to drive online and in-store sales this year, despite all the disruption and changes in shopping habits caused by the...

Mercian Labels rewards staff with £750 festive bonus
Mercian Labels has rewarded its staff with a £750 bonus this Christmas to thank them for their efforts during 2020, which has resulted in a record performance for the business.

Fitch steps up at Agfa
Agfa has promoted Paul Fitch to head up its inkjet business in the UK and Ireland.

BFS set to expand in 35th year
BFS Pressroom Solutions is celebrating its 35th year in business and is set to expand its roller factory next year.

Heidelberg launches Irish business
Heidelberg UK is to launch a new subsidiary in Ireland to enhance its presence north and south of the border.

Royal Mail wrangles huge backlog, suspends some services
There’s a glimmer of good news at Royal Mail, which has reached an accord with the CWU after a long-running dispute. However, pre-Christmas chaos caused by a huge increase in parcel volumes combined...

ImageData Group continues mega investment drive
ImageData Group is continuing a major programme of investment in new kit that has totalled more than £500,000 so far and included new machines for all three of its production sites.

Allander Print in administration; Tempus IME acquires assets
Commercial printer Allander Print has fallen into administration, with the loss of 40 jobs, and its intellectual property and goodwill assets have been purchased by print management and software...

Komori expands continental parts facility
Komori is upping its European service and parts setup with a new warehouse on the continent.

Emmerson Press streamlines with Horizon spend
Emmerson Press has invested in a Horizon CRF-362 creaser folder to streamline its digital print production and support increased flexibility.