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Simpson Group encourages young talent to consider print

POS specialist Simpson Group is aiming to inspire and motivate future talent in its local area to consider a career in the printing industry.

Stora Enso completes negotiations on possible temporary layoffs at Oulu

Stora Enso has completed co-determination negotiations on possible temporary layoffs with employees at its Oulu Mill in Finland.

Veteran print union rep and Cambridge mayor Gawthrope dies

Mayor of Cambridge and seasoned print sector union representative Nigel Gawthrope has died at the age of 61.

Alpha Card expands senior team

Leeds-based z-fold card manufacturer Alpha Card has continued its expansion with the appointment of two new senior team members.

Keyline UK team grows with new appointment

Resolve Business Management has taken on a third member of staff to assist with sales and installations of Keyline MIS in the UK and Ireland.

CMYUK takes on first digital textile manager

CMYUK has appointed its first digital textile manager as it continues to invest across the soft signage, home decor and fashion markets.

PrintWeek’s rundown of stories that defined the past 12 months

2018 proved to be another bumper year of news for print, so as the industry eases itself into 2019, we take a look at the stories that dominated last year's headlines.

New year predictions: Mike Berry, Jameson Print Finishers

Mike Berry, managing director of Jameson Print Finishers in Accrington plans to cast his net wider than the traditional printing pool in the search for new business, and will also be taking a more...

New year predictions: Alan Wright, Magnet Harlequin Group

MHG’s executive chairman Alan Wright thinks the industry should work on diversifying and improving communications in 2019, while he will be going with the flow and trying to find time to perfect his...

New year predictions: Kelly O’Sullivan, Sainsbury’s Group

It's been a landmark year for Sainsbury's group print management controller Kelly O’Sullivan, who hopes the industry can work on improving diversity and gender balance in the future.

New year predictions: Adam Unsworth, Plastic Card Services

The Plastic Card Services managing director will remember 2018 not only for its glorious summer, but also as a buoyant year for his company - something he hopes will continue into 2019.

New year predictions: Charles Jarrold, BPIF

Charles Jarrold, chief executive of the Fed, might have been the impromptu star turn at the 2018 PrintWeek Awards, but his Christmas wish is that print’s unique and invaluable qualities take centre...