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20 years at Hybrid Services for three employees
A trio of Hybrid Services employees have celebrated reaching a substantial landmark, having been part of the company for 20 years.
Showroom manager Richard Williams reached the two-decade mark in December 2024, while Louise Williams and Ian Mason reached the same target a few months later.
Tommy Walsh is a supporter of the campaign
Hi vis vests to fight mental health
Roland DG will support the St John Ambulance through a new campaign to get construction workers to open up about their mental health. Working with the printer company, the first aid
charity’s ‘Hi Vis Stress Vest’ initiative was set up to start the conversation between construction staff about mental illness. Research found 67% of industry employees felt a colleague was suffering with mental wellbeing but would not speak up. These vests have been designed using
Roland’s TY-300 direct to film (DTF) printer and will adorn slogans across the back in hopes of starting a conversation. Stephen Davis, EMEA marketing director at Roland DG, said: “At Roland DG, we believe in the power of print to do more than just create visually striking designs – it can also help spark important conversations. “The Hi Vis Stress Vest campaign is a great example of how innovative printing solutions can play a small but impactful role in supporting social change initiatives.” Vests have already been handed out to companies and celebrities with TV builder, Tommy Walsh, being sent one.
Love Paper Week huge success, says Two Sides
The inaugural Love Paper Week has been called a resounding success by its organiser, Two Sides, after it attracted more than 1,000 page views for the campaign. Between February 3 and 7, companies signed up with the organisation took part in the social media campaign to raise awareness of the environmental benefits of paper and paper-based packaging. It was a message that gained traction across all platforms as 1,310 page views were accounted for through the Love Paper Week as well as one organic post per day, 145 post engagements and 3,237 impressions. Josh Birch, campaign manager for Two Sides
UK, said: “The aim of the initiative is to inform a wide range of people and companies about why paper is such a sustainable, effective and attractive medium.”
Mr Williams joined the company having already
started an established career in the print industry and helped bring valuable insight into the wide-format inkjet printer market.
Ms Williams began at the company as a receptionist in 2005 and is now responsible for purchasing, stock management and machine logistics. Mr Mason is the company’s service engineer who continues to support customers and reseller partners with his technical expertise. Managing director, John Roberts, said: “We have a wonderful mix of people at Hybrid, with a team that
Richard Williams and Louise Williams joined Hybrid a month apart over 20 years ago
shares a common goal, represented by staff who have been with us for many years. “Richard, Louise and Ian have all given tremendous service to Hybrid, our partners and our customers, and I’d like to thank them for their efforts over the last 20 years.”
CMYUK promotes Chris Martin to sales director
processes and strategies. Mr Martin said: “I’m really excited to take on this
Chris Martin
CMYUK has promoted Chris Martin to sales director in recognition of his contribution to the company. In his new role, Mr Martin will work in collaboration with commercial director Sue Hayward and will play a crucial role in helping shape the company’s sales
new challenge. Being recognised by such a strong leadership team at CMYUK is a huge honour, and I’m grateful for the opportunity. “CMYUK has always been at the forefront of bringing cutting-edge technology to the print industry, and I’ve been fortunate to be part of that journey. “In this new role, I’m committed to not only driving growth and strengthening relationships with our partners and customers, but also supporting and empowering our incredible sales team.” Mr Martin’s promotion reflects CMYUK’s commitment to nurturing talent from within and recognising outstanding performance.
New all-in-one printer solution from HP
HP has unveiled a new compact latex printer to help print service providers (PSPs) overcome the hurdles of rigid printing while taking advantage of new commercial opportunities. Named the HP Latex R530, it is the only all-in-one compact HP Latex printing solution and delivers consistent, high-quality output across various media types.
With automatic recirculation and print head
cleaning, businesses can enhance uptime and reduce maintenance costs. The single-phase power system provides effortless installation in limited spaces. The company has also emphasised sustainability, giving it innovations such as direct-to-rigid printing, which reduces waste and UL ECOLOGO-certified HP Latex Inks.
This change was made to eliminate trade-offs associated with traditional flatbeds for customers and gives small and medium-sized PSPs a solution to elevate their operations and scale sustainably. Daniel Martinez, global head and general manager of HP’s large-format business, said: “Organisations
HP Latex R530 printer
across industries, from small, family-owned PSPs to construction companies undertaking large-scale projects, seek innovative solutions to improve their operations, streamline processes, and expand their customer reach. “That’s why we’re excited to introduce new
devices and solutions designed to address these challenges and empower businesses in the future of work.”
The HP Latex R530 Printer is expected to be available globally in April.
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