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Solopress appoints new head of partnerships
Solopress has appointed Graham Hunstone as head of partnerships, strengthening the company’s focus on strategic collaboration and scalable print procurement for trade partners. Mr Hunstone joins Solopress with more than
30 years of experience across print production, print management, sales and commercial leadership.
His career has included senior roles across print production, software consultancy, operations and commercial leadership, including most recently founding and leading Visual Print and Design. At Solopress, Mr Hunstone will focus on
developing strategic relationships within the trade while simplifying procurement and improving efficiency for print managers, resellers and brokers. Mr Hunstone said: “After more than 30 years in the industry, and 16 years building
Visual Print and Design, I was looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to work with a larger business with ambitious plans for the future.
“What attracted me to Solopress was the combination of manufacturing capability, industry experience and the work being done around automation and partnership development.” Simon Cooper, CEO at Solopress, said:
“Having built and grown his own business, Graham understands the challenges many print companies are navigating as the market changes. “That perspective makes him a strong fit for a role centred on building long-term partnerships and developing closer collaboration across the print sector.”
Graham Hunstone, new head of
partnerships at Solopress
FESPA reinforces sustainability commitment with ISO certification
FESPA has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to sustainability, by building on progress achieved across its global operations, events and community initiatives over the last 12 months. This year, FESPA
Graeme Richardson Locke head of associations and technical lead at FESPA
achieved ISO 20121:2024 for Sustainable Event Management, following its ISO 20121:2012 certification in 2025. FESPA’s
commitment to sustainability is part of its
wider FESPA Future strategy, and it continues to invest in sustainable initiatives, including educational resources, research and insights,
youth engagement programmes and community projects.
Graeme Richardson-Locke, head of associations and technical lead at FESPA, said: “We recognise the importance of helping businesses in our community to adapt as expectations and regulations around sustainability change.
“Our role is not only to reduce our own impact, but also to provide practical guidance for the wider speciality print industry and its related sectors.” Neil Felton, CEO of FESPA, added: “We are proud of the progress we have made, but we also recognise there is more to do. “Our ambition is to continue leading by example while supporting members of our community as they navigate regulatory changes, and transition to more responsible print and production.”
Soyang Europe new UK distributor of LIYU
Soyang Europe has been named the official distributor for Platinum Technologies LIYU (formerly known as LIYU) in Great Britain. The new partnership will drive further growth of Platinum Technologies LIYU printers across England, Scotland and Wales. Soyang Europe will have access to Platinum
Technologies LIYU’s entire range of solutions, including the Liyu Signature H3340, a UV hybrid printer that can run of speeds up to 350m sq/ hr; the Liyu Platinum KCXL+ flatbed UV printing machine with a top speed of 400m sq/hr and the Liyu Platinum PCT LED, a roll-to-roll machine that can print on media as wide as 3.2m. Mark Mashiter, CEO of Soyang Europe, said: “We have been admirers of Platinum Technologies
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LIYU for some time, and we are delighted to be adding their printers to our portfolio of leading solutions. “We believe Platinum Technologies LIYU is exceptionally well positioned to meet those demands in the GB market. Oguz Dincer, CEO at Platinum Technologies
LIYU, added: “Our proven technology has seen us become the fastest-growing wide-format technology brand in Europe in recent years. “As we sign this new agreement, we have absolute confidence that Soyang Europe is fully committed to our products, customers and mutually beneficial success. This agreement is absolutely a win-win for both parties and – of course – our valued customers.”
Massive stars in record London Marathon
Massive’s floor graphics for Rainbow Row
Massive helped bring the energy to this year’s London Marathon, designing floor graphics for the annual race. The company used Alumigraphics Grip
from Soyang Europe, the vibrant decorations spurring on competitors taking part in the event on April 26. Massive was approached to decorate one of the most iconic sections of the route, Rainbow Row.
Located just after mile 21, Rainbow Row is a 250m stretch of the route created to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and promote inclusivity. To fit in with this theme, Massive was
tasked by Proud Events to produce floor graphics to mark the start and end of this distinctive part of the race. With the heavy footfall, Massive identified the need for a material that could withstand this impact, while also not causing a trip hazard for competitors. Featuring a slip-resistant textured surface, Alumigraphics Grip provides safe and reliable performance in high-traffic areas without the need for additional lamination, while it can be removed cleanly without heat or chemicals.
Ross Slaughter said: “Our client was very
happy with the install; we have only had positive feedback from the organisers.”
(L to R): Erdem Yavuz, General Manager of
Platinum Technologies LIYU; Mark Mashiter, CEO of Soyang Europe; and Oguz Dincer, CEO at Platinum Technologies LIYU
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