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Lance very quietly, under the radar, constantly promotes the IPIA at every opportunity. He is always on the lookout for new members, promoting the benefits of membership. Lance is a marvellous ambassador for the IPIA but is so discreet in how he goes about this, that his head is below the parapet and it’s time we let Lance know he has been noticed and celebrate his dedication to the IPIA.
Charles dedication to fighting the corner of print and the IPIA is tireless, he lives and breathes CMYK and from the halls of Westminster through to the pressroom floor, he has done a huge amount to raise the tide for all boats across the IPIA and the print industry.
Charles works so hard in the background to get things done on so many fronts for the IPIA. He is tireless in his support for the IPIA Executive team and helping to build strong foundations so that the Association can deliver support for its members and the industry long into the future. He never has a bad word to say about anyone and totally champions the IPIA whenever he has the time to do so. Thank you for all your dedication and endeavour Charles.
Kath has recently gained lifetime membership status, she has been a long-standing supporter of the IPIA, consistently singing its praises and helping the executive team. Her knowledge and experience is invaluable to the smooth running of the association and she is a continual positive voice of encouragment and support for the whole team.
Graeme has been a tireless supporter of the IPIA for many years and has worked to transfer his immense knowledge of the promotional merchandise industry and its best practice into the world of commercial print.
Les is a highly proactive member, creating industry growth initiatives, supporting other members and being an amazing advocate for print. He is also an amazing supporter of IPIA events and promoting the interests of the association and the benefits of membership.
Lewis and his team at Vivid continue to innovate and support all events from the IPIA and other bodies and deliver a professional service to customers. Their involvement is always significant in terms of support and back that up with great products that always attract an audience. He is a strong supporter of IPIA projects and initiatives and is a key adovate and positive voice to promote the association.
Lucy has done so much work in expanding the perception of the IPIA. Working with other organisations within the printing sector she is a great advocate of collaboration – with the sole focus being the benefit of whoever she is helping. She has continued with her relentless efforts to protect, support and promote the print industry through her roles within the IPIA, DMA councils and SMP Chair. She’s a true collaborator and loves bringing the trade association print communities together to do great work. Her passion and remarkable dedication extend beyond safeguarding our industry; she actively strives to ignite inspiration in newcomers, emerging as a source of encouragement for the future of our field.
Mark is an excellent IPIA Council representative, since taking on his position from the start of the year, he has eagerly got involved with all initiatives as well as chairing the Innovation Subcommittee. He represents the best of the industry, with a passion for promoting print nad the objectives of the IPIA.
Matthew works hard for the IPIA Council, especially supporting their events team – ensuring the IPIA are engaging with all corners of the industry and does an outstanding job in this respect. Matthew has also come up with several ideas which strengthen the IPIA’s delivery of membership benefits and marketing activities.
Mike is a strong advocate for the IPIA and an energetic and proactive Member that works hard to collaborate with other Members and provide his time, adice and support for the growth of the Association
Sarah works very hard to support IPIA initiatives, promote its events, support its projects, and is a fantastic ambassador for print. Sarah also goes above and beyond to promote the association and give her time up to ensure its member benefits are well supported and resourced to ensure the IPIA can deliver value to Members.
It has been very impressive how Tim has been championing the IPIA’s work, industry contribution and values across the industry and to Ricoh customers. He has spoken at board reviews, company wide webinars, customer meetings and seminars praising IPIA’s ‘mantra’ of helping print businesses grow and thrive, connecting the creatives with print and overall fresh, knowledge sharing culture of the organisation not seen elsewhere.
A passionate print advocate that truly believes in the future of our industry and supports the IPIA and all its projects and activities with enthusiasm and energy. He embodies the IPIA Champion criteria: “Supporting the printing industry and that has showcased exemplary leadership over the last year.”
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Eight Days a Week have strived and succeeded to improve their carbon footprint and improvements to help with the environmental issues. They are very conscious of their local community and help to support in many ways. EDWSP have achieved accreditations to further support and give customers the confidence that the customers are working with a company dedicated to meeting their customer’s needs. EDWPS are forward thinking and progressive in sustaining the future of the business.
EDWPS has had rapid growth in recent years and that goes to their team’s forward thinking. EDWPS have opened up new avenues of business and consistently deliver. They have really gained insight on their sustainable journey and persisted in improving operations. EDWPS create innovative, intelligent and workable solutions for customers and operate to the highest of standards.
DecTek has joined the IPIA in the past year and have been enthusiastic in their engagement. They have supported the IPIA as a print partner, and have been a great asset. DecTek always deliver superb levels of quality and consistency, and never miss a deadline. They deliver excellent customer service, ensuring everyone that anyone working with DecTek Print are left satisfied.
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Eazyprint are extremely helpful in all services they provide, they engage all customers and find out how to deliver exactly what they need. They are a very innovative team and have progressed incredibly on their sustainable journey.
Ernest Cummins are a very reliable family-run business, with customers and innovations at the heart of their operations. They are an eco-friendly business who produce a wide range of products at very fair prices. Beyond that they are highly innovative, support youth recruitment into the print industry and are loved by their customers and partners alike. They truly deserve recgnition for their amazing efforts to diversify, grow and thrive as an independent family owned print business.
A leading light of the IPIA for decades and insturmental in helping it since its early years, Print Evolved are a forward thinking, innovative and highly proactive organisation when it comes to developing new products and services to support customers. They are a leading provider of high-frequency, low-volume printed products.
Route1 are well known for being one of the fastest growing print businesses in the UK, they continue to add more and more to their services. Not only this, but they have also been fundamental in supporting the IPIA over the years. All staff at Route1 are a pleasure to work alongside.
Solopress are well known for their exceptional customer support, providing a trusted service to all customers. They have continued to diversify in many areas in print, building a great reputation by doing so.
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Latcham are experts in their field with a commitment to sustainability. Mike particularly gave a great talk at the recent IPIA conference, showing the value of being apart of this trade assocation.
PMG are a print management company that give the best to both worlds, the customer, as they get a wealth of expert guidance from a knowledgeable team, the supplier, they get the right information, correct artwork, print ready jobs. PMG are a great customer and a fabulous team to work with.
Visual Print and Design has been nominated for its exceptional dedication to quality, innovation, and client satisfaction. With an unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch print solutions, Visual Print and Design has consistently demonstrated their ability to meet and exceed client expectations. Their innovative approach to print management, utilising cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices, sets them apart in the industry. Their proactive communication, attention to detail, and response to client needs showcases excellence service. It is important to recognise the value they place on relationships.
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Allwag Promotions has a fantastic choice of promotional products with something that’s right for every brand and customer. Their friendly customer service team can provide expert advice to find the right choice for you. They also offer fast reliable delivery with express items ideal for urgent requests.
Continuous Dataprint (CDP) has been an avid IPIA supporter. They offer a range of services such as managed print services, sign printing, graphic design services, hybrid mail, and more. They are committed to providing a comprehensive range of printing services that can’t be beaten on price.
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The Printing Charity are valued partners to the IPIA and many other businesses, providing multiple levels of support for people in crisis, whilst also championining young talent within the industry. In particular the Helpline service has been of tremendous help to our team and they deserve recognition for their commitment to the industry and its long-term growth.
The company has seen year-on-year growth and is a reputable company that provides high-quality services to its clients. Their personalised approach to consulting with their customers and looking behind the ‘spread sheet’ to support them has also enabled many businesses to obtain the finance and investment they need to grow and thrive. Very well done to all the team to their dedication and commitment.
Duplo provides sustainable, high precision, automated print finishing technology that enables customers to turn paper into great communication and grow their businesses. They offer a wide range of products including booklet makers, folders, slitter cutter creasers, print embellishment, and shape cutting. Duplo UK’s quality-focused products are backed by world-class support and service.
Four Pees specialises in implementing print automation solutions from ideation, design, and customization all the way up to fully automated production. They help print operations succeed by implementing hassle-free automation, providing solutions to streamline the entire print and packaging production They have a wide software portfolio that brings together everything that’s required to build automation flows, tweak pre-press settings, keep an overview on production, optimize ink usage and help avoid unnecessary medium waste. They also offer a customer success program to help you stay ahead of the curve.
Fujifilm has delivered a host of new products this year and continue to push the barriers in inkjet technology. They have been positioning themselves and customers as we enter a new era of printing. Outstanding support for the industry.
HP is one of the most reliable providers, they are highly suited to providing specialized printing solutions. HP is also committed to driving climate action and accelerating digital equity.
The key benefits of using Imprint MIS includes the ability to identify a company’s strengths and weaknesses through reports, sales and production records – enabling the company to make improvements. They really go the extra mile to support their customers and their flexibility when it comes to envisioning bespoke solutions to technical challenges is second to none.
Konica Minolta help to shape and support the printing world with their constant technological innovation and vision. They take time to consider every unique element to their customers’ business and elevate it to become cutting-edge.
Morgana/Plockmatic Group offers a wide range of products that include creasers, folders, cutters, and binding solutions optimized for digital workflows. They have an excellent reputation for their innovative advancements. Its approach to supporting customers to identify new opportunities, diversify into them and then continously support them through their journey to growth is also exemplarly.
Nutshell Trade Services is a creative partner for the ever-changing print customer landscape. Partnership provides printers with new and innovative ways to win new business by offering enhanced services, including campaign development, and omni-channel marketing strategy giving the industry the confidence to invest in their marketing. In a world that is more digitally focussed than ever before, Nutshell Trade Services has identified the need for the industry to embrace technology, combining it with print to provide the best possible results and demonstrate that print is a vital part of the marketing mix.
Perfect Bindery Solutions has a portfolio of machinery that has been selected to address many of the post-press requirements for digital and litho production. Perfect Bindery Solutions also offers technical services provided by a team of qualified and experienced technicians.
TranseoMedia are trusted by the world’s leading software companies and have a strong mix of loyal clients across the print, photo, marketing, personalized gifting and greeting card markets that they service. Transeo Media’s founding belief is that customers embrace technology partners highly focused on solutions, offering end-to-end deployment along with access to a dedicated team of highly trained local support personnel.
Vivid have a fantastic new range of equipment – offering a wide product range, including laminating and foiling systems, flatbed applicators, digital die-cutting machines, and more Vivid’s products are designed to help customers add value to their print projects and create unique and intricate products.
Xerox make a global difference to the print world, with their UK initiatives optimising growth for customers and businesses. For many years, Xerox continually redefine the workplace experience, wherever that may be. They use their excellent technology to expand and sustainably power today’s workforce.
XMPie offer an extremely trusted and reliable data system, giving the company an elevated form of communication for its clients. XMPie offer plenty of room for creativity within each business.
YPS can safely advise you on the very latest developments in print technology. YPS has built its reputation as a fast, reliable and service-led partner within the Screen, Litho & Digital wide format printing industry. They are a dynamic team producing innovations regularly.
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Tradeprint really do put themselves out there as a leader in sustainability and advocacy of being environmentally focused. Anthony Rowell takes the lead and is a great ‘frontman’ to reinforce their credentials, the journey they are on and share their experience with others to hopefully encourage them to do the same. I am delighted to nominate Tradeprint for their hard work and dedication to promoting sustainability within the print sector. We work closely with Trade Print and have been impressed by their approach to the introduction of new products, which have a strong focus on sustainability. Trade Print also have a highly innovative approach to the way new products are designed with the aim of minimising their environmental footprint. New product details are communicated to their trade customers in a way that promotes the commercial benefits of an ethical environmental approach.
Antalis act as an excellent advocate for sustainability across the whole industry. They are very aware of how to make certain they have reduced their carbon emissions and use materials in their paper which are 100% traceable and are not from protected sources. They are constantly innovative with their sustainability, making the whole industry aware of increasing their environmentally friendly nature.
CarbonQuota are a trusted and reliable partner when it comes to sustainability. They help businesses reduce their carbon footprint by providing automated carbon emission measurement within their supply chain.
The FUJIFILM Specialty Ink Systems (FSIS) award-winning factory in Broadstairs, UK, manufactures high performance inks for a range of markets.
The factory has implemented several sustainability initiatives over the last ten years and in the summer of 2022, it became the first ever company to trial the new-to-market Ambimization fluids and Proteus pot wash machine.
Its water-based fluids are non-flammable, non-carcinogenic and non-toxic. They work at ambient temperatures and can be used repeatedly before reaching end of life, thus reducing workplace risk, energy consumption, and VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). Fujfilm has also introduced a range of other sustainbility initiatves such as solar panels, extensive recycling systems to reduce waste to landfill, electric vehicle charging infrastructre systems, energy efficient lighting and regularly produce education information to help their customers imporve their own sustainbility performance.
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Gabby is already a multi-award winner! She won one of the coveted Printing Charity Rising Star 2023 awards plus at the recent SMP Awards she picked up a Bronze in the Bright Futures category.
Gabby has been with EDWPS for 4 years, starting in a production role on the shop floor. At the beginning of 2023 she applied to become a trainee account executive and since winning that role she has been a whirlwind of energy, enthusiasm and drive.
She has learned faster than all of us anticipated and is now highly respected, both internally and by the clients she services.
Both of our senior sales people said she was their favourite account manager out of the whole team, which is an amazing compliment when the rest of the team have 20 plus years of experience.
She is also a challenger, in a good way, and is very quick to problem solve and always wants to learn something new. We are very lucky to have her.
Clients lover her, colleagues think she is amazing and is a fast learner way ahead of where she should be given the time in the job.
Clearly she is doing something right, our sales guys will pick her over the more experienced account managers to run their jobs, given the choice which is a serous compliment.
Watching from the side lines Gabby has been a total inspiration to the industry.
I am thrilled to nominate Jess, a dynamic, motivated, inspiring and dedicated young businesswoman, for the Young Leader Award.
From assuming the role of Head of Client Services in Dec’22, Jess has galvanised and inspired the whole team, in her pursuit of continuous improvement and excellence in customer service.
Jess has instilled KPI’s, is mapping the entire customer journey and is setting the baseline for NPS scoring from 2023 onwards.
Her innovative strategies have led to increased client satisfaction, retention and loyalty, encouraging cross-trade to provide a larger share of the customer wallet.
Jess embodies hard work, determination, and a relentless pursuit of success.
Her contributions have strengthened our company and set a remarkable example for her peers. I wholeheartedly recommend Jessica for this recognition.
I am delighted to nominate Cherrelle, an outstanding professional in the field of supplier management, for the prestigious Young Leader Award.
Cherrelle is an individual who challenges the status quo and possesses a rare talent for building and nurturing strong relationships with our partners to ensure the best possible service for our customers.
She creates heartfelt mutually beneficial partnerships which drive success and ensure best in class service whilst minimising costs and enhancing supplier relationships.
Through her dedication and ambitious vision, Cherrelle has transformed our service delivery department, streamlining our supply chain into a model of excellence and operational efficiency.
Her leadership and commitment serve as an inspiration all those around her.
As Head of Service Delivery, Cherrelle truly deserves this recognition for her exceptional contribution to the service offered to our clients.
I would like to nominate Amelia for her extensive work in the promotion of our range ZipCore packaging suite and VeloBlade Digital Die Cutting systems. Amelia has managed the launch of ZipCore and we are proud to have sold over 50 licenses so far.
Amelia is also a delight to work with and is a highly proactive and dedicated member of the Vivid team that always goes above and beyond to support customers and partners alike. She is the true definition of a young leader!
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This year, Vivid released their new Easymount Hybrid Flatbed Laminator this year at FESPA, a multi-patented innovation with unique hover technology, roll to roll technology for long run and roll-fed laminating. The new system is designed to perform, built to last. This is the world’s first laminator and applicator, supporting customers in having a cutting edge. The vision behind the technology is also highly innovative, as it seeks to solve significant bottlenecks in production, enable diversification into growth markets much more accessibly and takes into account the needs of operators for technology that be left to run without issue or intervention. This really is a highlight of the year when it comes to technology innovation.
DecTek have advanced their capabilities further, after this year investing in new Konica Minolta AccurioLabel 230 Press. DecTek continue to diversify and innovate through their business, by moving into popular markets such as roll label printing. Its approach to widening the creative scope for their customers through technology investment and giving them the chance to say ‘yes’ to their own customers is highly innovative and their approach to building a comprehensive business support and consultancy system to help their customers grow is exemplarly – a true example of innovation in action.
Spectrum has produced a very impressive plastic card alternative, using a biodegradable synthetic core material with a polyester laminate coating. This material will outlast biodegradable paper cards by over 5 times, considerably reducing the impact on the planet. Spectrum are the first to create such an innovation and make it commercially viable and affordable for its customers to utilise this incredible technology. This truly is a masterclass in Innovation!
Denmaur have recently introduced ‘Reel Fast’ – a new and improved way to order and receive bespoke sizes of paper with a five working day turnaround. This service is expected to save money and can quantify the waste and carbon saved over an equivalent standard sheet size.
Fujifilm’s new Revoria Press PC1120 is a an excellent press producing industry leading print quality and versatility. In particular it massivley opens up the scope for creative print projects, while at the same time being an absolute CMYK workhorse. The workflow and automation systems built around the press are also a major step forward for the industry and reduce the need for operator intervention significantly. reduce setup time and ensure consistent productivity and quality. We love to see how they continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in print and feel they are derserving of this award.
printIQ has continued to advance their MIS system, which now includes over 30 new features in its most recent version. Giving customers the ability to review their operations from any time or place. More functional than ever, this also gives customers the most accurate data capture, with abilities to review their carbon data and make vast improvements
Infigo have recently launched partnership with Zaikio, an excellent example of IPA innovation and collaboration. This partnership is set to provide superior automated workflow solutions, with reliable and trusted businesses.
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Nutshell has continued with its relentless efforts to protect, support and promote the print industry. Its director Lucy takes this even further, through her roles within the IPIA, DMA councils and SMP Chair. She’s a true collaborator and loves bringing the trade association print communities together to do great work. Her passion and remarkable dedication extend beyond safeguarding our industry. She actively strives to ignite inspiration to newcomers on judging panels for the Printing Charity’s Rising Stars and has recently launched a new Bright Futures Award within the SMP, emerging as a source of encouragement for the future of our field. Lucy not only shows outstanding dedication and support to the print business community she also set-up her own charity, Topic Heroes, which is focussed on inspiring children to improve literacy levels and health and wellbeing through creative topic-based writing and to also champion the printed word in UK Primary Schools. Outside of work, Lucy also supports her local hospice with their fundraising activity by volunteering marketing support and implementation/build of their website.
CDP raise money for multiple charities, so far raising up to £70,000, giving back to communities they work with. They also contribute extensively to their clients ‘ causes, mainly housing association community events and awards. They really are ture community champions and work closely with community groups in need of support to give them a helping hand, not just financially, but through the time and energy of their team. They really are standout in their commitment time and again to help those most in need and truly deserve recognition for this work.
Antalis are always engaging with community groups on sustainability and do plenty to support the community. As well as their corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy that embraces their commitment to reducing their impacts on the environment, they raise money for a number of charities, such as MIND.
Canon, along with The Drum, are providing support to community – recently offering one lucky UK SME the chance to run a marketing campaign free multichannel marketing campaign which will include programmatic print, and unprecedented access to a team of industry experts to bring the campaign to life – all for free. Their support of youth creativity and the print industry with this campaign is a true example of supporting the print community.
DecTek provide strong economic support for their local community, working in collaboration to support and grow multiple IPIA Members, support for local Youth Rugby and an initiative to start a youth print college in Wales.
Konica Minolta has committed to various community support programmes, including ‘Crisis for Christmas’, partnering with the Aimar Foundation – providing the homeless with the ability to access technology and the information they need to find permanent accomodation and support for long-term stability and independence.
Whistl’s team in Belfast have volunteered with local charity, Homeless Connect. The charity produces essential packs to those transitioning out of homelessness as part of its Home Starter Pack Project, designed to help make the transition from homelessness to more settled accommodation easier. Whistl dedicate a minimum of 250 volunteer hours annually to build these packs and provide further support in fundraising events.
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