There seems to be no stopping Middlesex-based printer Geoff Neal Litho when it comes to reigning supreme in the Direct Mail Printer of the Year category.

Pureprint Group has recruited another technology-focused big-hitter following the appointment of Anthony Thirlby as chief operating officer earlier this year.

An industry outsider has taken temporary charge of Williams Lea Tag after chief executive Dan Ellerton left the business unexpectedly, amid speculation that the group could be put up for sale.

The direct marketing industry is well ahead of its recycling targets, following the announcement that 76.5% of direct mail material was recycled last year.

RNB Group has bought its first litho press and gained ISO 27001 accreditation as it continues to expand.

Commercial printer Victoria Litho has become ISO14001, ISO 9001 and FSC certified.

Williams Lea Tag (WLT) has acquired end-to-end shopper marketing activation partner Popcorn Global to add advanced POS design and prototyping capabilities to its offering in this area.

A former printer, released after serving 18 months of a three-year prison sentence for a 1m fraud, has told <i>PrintWeek</i> he will fight to clear his name.

Three of the UK's leading direct mail buyers from Sky, HSBC and Boden will share their thoughts on the digital opportunity at next Wednesday's (24 November) <i>PrintWeek</i> Breakfast Briefing.

Vertis has completed its exit from the European market by selling London pre-media divisions Vertis PRS and Admagic to rival firm Tag.