IPIA and Print Mastermind forge a strengthened alliance

Published on: May 4, 2026

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The IPIA and Print Mastermind have founded a new alliance to better support their respective communities and strengthen the long-term health of the UK print industry

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The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) and Print Mastermind have founded a new strategic alliance with the aim of strengthening skills, connection and long-term growth across their respective memberships and the UK print industry.

The collaboration brings together two organisations with a shared ambition: to support print businesses in adapting, growing, and delivering greater value in an increasingly complex, multi-channel communications landscape.

Through the collaboration, both communities will benefit from enhanced access to insight, training, networking opportunities and initiatives designed to strengthen capability across the sector. By aligning their respective strengths – the IPIA’s advocacy, representation and industry connectivity, alongside Print Mastermind’s focus on coaching, commercial development and peer-to-peer learning – the alliance is positioned to deliver meaningful, practical value to members of both organisations.

Alasdair Browne, Chair of the IPIA

“Alliances like this are essential to the long-term health of our industry. By bringing together complementary expertise and communities, we can create a stronger, more connected ecosystem that supports innovation, resilience and sustainable growth. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to helping print businesses navigate change and unlock new opportunities."

Supporting industry evolution

At its core, the initiative reflects a broader shift within the industry, as print businesses evolve beyond traditional production models towards more consultative, service-led roles. Supporting that transition – through shared knowledge, expertise and community engagement – sits at the heart of the collaboration.

Colin Sinclair McDermott, Founder of Print Mastermind

"I work with print businesses every day, and one of the things I recognise is that there is a gap between those who are growing and those who are stuck. This collaboration is about closing that gap. Creating space for better thinking, conversations, and arming people with the right tools and knowledge to make better decisions. I'm extremely excited to be forging this alliance with the IPIA and can't wait to see the impact we can make, working together.”

The alliance will see increased integration across both organisations’ events, educational content, membership support benefits and community initiatives – creating new opportunities for members to connect, share insight and develop their businesses.

brendan perring general manager of the ipia and colin sinclair mcdermott founder of print mastermind — “Both the IPIA and Print Mastermind focus on supporting print businesses to evolve – whether that’s through developing their business models, moving into new markets, or expanding their industry connections. By working together, we can deliver enhanced practical value and meaningful engagement. It enables both organisations to extend the support we provide – creating more opportunities for collaboration, learning and growth across both communities,” says Brendan Perring, General Manager of the IPIA.

By combining their reach and complementary areas of expertise, the IPIA and Print Mastermind aim to help foster a more dynamic, engaged and forward-looking industry – one that is better equipped to demonstrate the enduring value of print within modern communications.