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Ex-Opus boss steps in at Bakergoodchild

Paul Brough has returned to a high-profile position in the print industry as he steps into the role of managing director at Bakergoodchild.

CWU to ballot over 100,000 Royal Mail workers on strike action

More than 100,000 Royal Mail staff are to be balloted for possible strike action over grievances about job security and the terms and conditions of their employment.

Vism supports growth with new hire

Project management software developer Vism has taken on a new client engagement manager to support its continued growth.

Durst supports labels growth with new hire

Durst has taken on a new labels business development manager for the UK and Ireland to support its growth in the sector.

Heidelberg appoints new CFO as shares hit low

Heidelberg has found a new CFO from outside the industry, with Marcus Wassenberg set to join the press manufacturer from Rolls-Royce next month.

Jacobson becomes EFI CEO

Former Xerox CEO Jeff Jacobson has taken over as CEO at EFI – effective immediately – after being appointed to an executive role by the manufacturer’s new owner Siris Capital just last month.

New boss at Communisis Brand Deployment wing

Communisis has appointed a procurement expert from outside the industry to head up its Brand Deployment business.

Industry specialist releases sales lifestyle advice book

A print sales specialist has published a book offering advice on how to apply the theory of the lifestyle aspects of selling into practice.

CCM’s three Peeks set for Three Peaks Challenge

Three directors from print management company CCM Print are gearing up to complete the Three Peaks Challenge in support of the Cancer Research charity.

Printing ink pioneer passes away

German ink pioneer Rudolf Epple has died at the age of 93 following a short illness.

Reach chief executive Simon Fox to step down

Simon Fox will step down as chief executive of publishing group Reach next month.

Family and friends pay respects to J Thomson folder operator

Tributes have been paid by friends and family to J Thomson Colour Printers folder operator Gregor Gibbons, after a body was found in Glasgow on Friday (26 July).