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New year predictions: Tim Carter, Ricoh Graphic Communications
Tim Carter, commercial print director at Ricoh Graphic Communications, is anticipating automation to continue to be a key focus area for the sector in 2024, and predicts that more print businesses...
New year predictions: Andy Kent, Fujifilm UK
Fujifilm UK's general manager says there is a thirst for new technology in the still growing packaging market.
Koenig & Bauer promotes Pleßke and Kimmich
The supervisory board of Koenig & Bauer has appointed Andreas Pleßke to the position of CEO and Stephen Kimmich as deputy CEO, both with effect from 1 January 2024.
Former Heidelberg CEO Linzbach dies
Former Heidelberg CEO Dr Gerold Linzbach has passed away at the age of 67 after a long illness.
Resource director Choudry wins major marketing award
The sales and marketing director of Leeds-based full-service communications agency Resource has been named as a winner at the 2023 Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Global Marketing Excellence...
IPIA fundraising for former colleague Sharron Mahony
The IPIA has highlighted its fundraising appeal for former colleague Sharron Mahony, who medically retired from the trade association in July 2023 to focus on her health.
DS Smith CEO Miles Roberts to retire; profits fall at half-year
DS Smith’s Miles Roberts has informed the company of his intention to retire from the board and his role as CEO.
UPM businesses to start change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs
UPM Pulp, UPM Timber, UPM Communication Papers, and UPM Biofuels are set to start change negotiations on around 2,200 possible temporary layoffs.
Reach to cut 450 jobs in cost reduction programme
Reach has proposed the reduction of its total workforce by an estimated 450 full-time roles as part of the cost reduction programme it announced in March.
Parry Jones appointed CEO of The Specialist Works
Parry Jones has been appointed CEO of media planning and buying agency The Specialist Works and its parent company What’s Possible Group.
Gill Tress celebrates 40 years at SF Taylor
Gill Tress, business services director at commercial printer SF Taylor, has celebrated her 40th year at the 97-year-old Stockport firm.
Industry stalwart Peter Jarrold dies
Peter Jarrold, the former chairman of historic Norwich print works Jarrold & Sons and printing industry stalwart, has died aged 86.