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Printmax supports Mimaki growth with new hire

Large-format reseller Printmax has continued its recent growth by taking on additional technical consultant Martin Cole to "fill a Mimaki void in the business".

New finishing business opens in Poole

A new finishing company, which offers a range of hand finishing and 3D POS finishing and assembly services, has opened in Poole, Dorset.

CP Bourg founder dies

Christian-Pierre Bourg, founder of print finishing equipment manufacturer CP Bourg Group, has passed away aged 89.

Thirlby to leave ESP for new venture

ESP Colour managing director Anthony Thirlby is leaving the firm after nine years of pushing the boundaries of world-class efficiency improvements.

Kerridge steps down as Benson MD

Mark Kerridge has stepped down as managing director of Benson Group, the £120m turnover packaging printer that was acquired by Graphic Packaging International earlier this year for £100m.

Simpkins takes cancer care message to No.10

GF Smith paper consultant Megan Simpkins has given a speech at No.10 Downing Street in support of charity Dimbleby Cancer Care.

Display Signs eyes expansion after kit investment

Signage and wide-format printer Display Signs is looking to increase its turnover and take on more staff after investing in an HP Latex 360 and a Summa F Series flatbed cutter.

Friedheim bolsters sales team with new packaging lead

Friedheim International has boosted its packaging presence with a new hire to head up its packaging division.

Updated: Printers to feel impact of overtime holiday pay ruling

Print companies could be affected after workers won a case earlier today (4 November) at the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), which means that some UK employers could now need to factor overtime pay...

Heidelberg hires new digital specialist to support press launches

Heidelberg UK has hired digital sales specialist Darren Godfrey to help with the impending launch of new high-volume digital cutsheet production printers, the Linoprint CV and Linoprint CP.

Label Apeel appoints new managing director

Label Apeel has promoted Amy Chambers to managing director, with owner Stuart Kellock taking a more strategic role.

Callprint strengthens Jupiter Commercial Team with new hires

Reprographics and large-format print specialist Callprint has recruited a new retail and commercial team from event branding specialists Icon, who will join its Jupiter Visual Communications team and...