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IR talks to…Richard Leach, Director and former MD, Leach
Earlier this year Huddersfield-based Leach was acquired by French-owned Chargeurs, a materials manufacturing and services group based in 34 countries across five continents and operating in four segments - temporary surface protection, garment interlinings, technical substrates and combed wool. So how’s that going to impact Leach as the Brexit deadline looms? I asked Richard Leach who, as head of what was a family firm, was responsible for finding the new owner.
By Lesley Simpson
What they say... Richard Gamlin, Co-founder, Touch Systems
Clarity has become a well known software brand within sign and display print markets, so what plans does its parent company have for this division and its other business sectors - and how will that impact the market?
PDF: On the Road to Standardisation for Large-format Print
The Ghent Workgroup (GWG) has written what it believes to be the final draft of the large-format specification. Ahead of its expected publication, David Van Drieesche of four pees - who was instrumental in founding the Ghent PDF Workgroup - brings you up to date on developments for this sector in what is PDF's 25th anniversary year.
At the cutting edge
If you’re not automating your finishing you’re one of a swiftly decreasing number - at least according to the manufacturers/suppliers of the kit and ‘solutions’ they want to sell you. Here’s an update on their latest offerings to the large-format psp.
Ink: Blots and Blagging Rights
Talking about printing inks? Then you’re probably complaining about their rising price. But, as Simon Creasy explains, it’s not all bad - there are plenty of developments that should actually help you make money.
Innotech Digital's UK strategy for general formulations vinyl
Earlier this month, East Midlands-based wide format media giant, Innotech Digital, announced their appointment as authorised UK distributor for General Formulations wide format digital print media, self-adhesive vinyls, overlaminates and mounting films. General Formulations is one of the best-selling vinyl brands in the US and their medias are renowned for their durability, quality and niche applications.
Taking Steps To Prepare For The Future
With the EFI VUTEk printer, Ateliers Cassandre can now claim to be a leading sublimation printing company in France, and even in Europe.
Just Showing Off
Couldn’t make Sign and Digital or Fespa 2018? Simon Creasy rounds-up the key hardware previews and launches for an armchair update.
What they say... Kevin Murphy, president and chief executive officer, Onyx Graphics
What does all the noise surrounding newly introduced Onyx 18 say about development direction at this Canon software subsidiary, and in the large-format market in general?
OPOC: What's that then?
If you’re looking to make your project management a more efficient process, former Cestrian boss Phill Reynolds thinks he has what you need. And he wants to sell you it.
IR talks to… Simon Tabelin, Founder and MD, It Has To Be Brilliant
It Has To Be Brilliant calls itself
a ‘pioneering cross-media
production agency’ that does
everything from web design,
digital campaigns, bespoke
photography, illustration and
graphic design through to print
and installation of ‘creative
environments and exhibitions’ as
well as packaging, direct mail,
promotional goods.., oh, and
now it sells cakes…and houses
and… other stuff. Sounds like
diversification gone mad? I put
that exact question directly to
founder and MD Simon Tabelin.
By Lesley Simpson