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Promotional merchandise professionals gathered in their masses last month as they readied for the BPMA conference. June 17 saw the return of the show with a fresh new look and renewed energy with it this year held at Fawsley Hall, Daventry. Building on the success of last year’s format, delegates …

FESPA has paid tribute to former president Anders Nilsson following his death. Mr Nilsson served as FESPA president between 2007 and 2010, overseeing a period of growth that saw the organisation expand its association network internationally while continuing to embrace emerging digital print technologies. He was also the owner and …

Girls Who Print has announced its Summer Summit 2026, a free two-day online conference taking place on July 29 and 30. It is aimed at exploring the factors shaping careers, leadership and influence across the print and graphic communications industry. The event, themed The Elements of Impact, will feature four …

Prestige Leisure is celebrating a big anniversary as its head of sales and marketing marks two decades with the business. Jennier Weightman has marked 20 years with the brand, playing a key role in the company’s growth. Since joining Prestige in 2006, she has helped strengthen customer relationships, expand brand …

Young People in Print & Packaging (YPIPP) has urged the industry to be more proactive in supporting young people into work, following the publication of the government’s report into youth unemployment. The landmark report found that almost one million people aged 16 to 24 were not in employment, education, or …

Vastex International has announced the hiring of its new director of technical marketing. Paul Zingone has been named to the new role, bringing 14 years of experience in sales and marketing at the company. He will now be responsible for for marketing of Vastex products to customers in 50 countries …

Printer manufacturer Inkcups has brought its High Throw technology into its Helix range with the launch of the Helix High Throw UV Cylindrical Printer. This newest DTO inkjet printer is ideal for cylindrically printing challenging and irregular shapes such as stepped and tapered vessels, those with posts for attaching handles, …

Mimaki Europe was presented with three EDP Awards at the association’s 2026 ceremony, held at FESPA Global Print Expo. The first of Mimaki’s three wins was for the UJ330H-160, the company’s latest hybrid UV inkjet printer, developed for sign makers and print service providers looking to expand their application range …

One of FESPA’s ‘founding fathers’, Michel Caza has died aged 90. The organisation announced the former board member had passed on May 23, exactly one day after the closing of this year’s event in Barcelona. FESPA’s president, Daniel Sunderland, said: “Michel was an irrepressible innovator, passionate about the craft and …

Sarah Fenna and Keith Apps have been brought in to expand Inkcups’ European team. Ms Fenna was joined the global printing leader as sales manager for the UK and Ireland while Mr Apps was appointed as field service engineer for the same region. Ms Fenna will lead Inkcups’ sales in …