INDUSTRY NEWS

IAF appoints Liveryman Kevin Fitzgerald as New Secretary General

21 FEBRUARY 2025

The International Authors Forum (IAF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kevin Fitzgerald CMG as its new Secretary General. Kevin brings extensive experience in intellectual property, international relations, and governance to the role, having held important leadership positions in both the public and private sectors. His appointment represents a major milestone for IAF and his strategic vision will be essential in driving the organization’s efforts to support authors and enhance the global recognition of their rights.

April International Enterprise Pte Ltd (APRIL) appoints Scalderhurst Ltd as sole Distributor for the UK and Ireland for GC1 & GC2 Folding Box Boards

20 FEBRUARY 2025

Ashford, Kent – February 5, 2025 – April, a leading global manufacturer of high-quality paper and board products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scalderhurst Ltd as its sole appointed distributor for the UK and Ireland. This strategic partnership will focus on the distribution of April’s premium GC1 & GC2 Folding Box Boards, Art Boards and Cup Stock Boards.

Scalderhurst Ltd, renowned for its exceptional service and extensive market reach, offers April’s packaging boards, known for their superior quality and versatility. Key attributes of this product range include:

1. Exceptional Quality and Competitive Pricing: Ensuring cost-effective solutions for all customers.
2. Comprehensive UK Stocks: Readily available stock to meet immediate and large-scale demands.
3. In-house Conversion Facilities at Scalderhurst: Providing tailored solutions and quick turnaround times for bespoke size sheets and reels fulfilled in the UK
4. Food Contact Accreditations: Certified for safety in food packaging applications (ISEGA BfR Recommendation XXXVI food contact, including for fatty foods)
5. Carbon Balancing: provided by Scalderhurst
6. PEFC certified

Launching Ps & Qs, a new industry podcast

19 FEBRUARY 2025

Ps & Qs, a new industry podcast created by Freeman Georgina Brown, has launched this week. In each episode Georgina interviews a different member of the Stationers’ Company, gleaning the personal insights only a one-to-one conversation can provide.

Stationers' attend the Doctor Who Convention in LA

18 FEBRUARY 2025

New London newspaper launches with promise to revitalise Fleet Street

17 FEBRUARY 2025

London’s newest newspaper launched its first edition with a reception at City Hall and a front-page cartoon montage of city characters past and present.

By Dominic Ponsford

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BPIF Training Launches Apprenticeship Champion Network to Strengthen the Printing Industry

14 FEBRUARY 2025

10 February 2025 – BPIF Training is proud to launch the Apprenticeship Champion Network as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2025. The initiative will bring together passionate advocates from across the print industry to support, promote, and enhance apprenticeships, ensuring the future success of businesses and professionals
in the sector.

The Apprenticeship Champion Network is designed to connect employers, training providers, and industry leaders, creating a collaborative space where members can share best practices, mentor apprentices, and advocate for skills development within the printing industry. By becoming an Apprenticeship Champion, individuals and businesses will play a key role in raising awareness of apprenticeship opportunities and the benefits they bring to both employers and learners.

Supporting Skills Development and Careers BPIF Training has long been at the forefront of apprenticeship provision, helping to develop the next generation of skilled professionals. With over 400 apprentices currently in training and partnerships with more than 150 employers, the launch of the Apprenticeship Champion Network is a natural next step in strengthening the
industry’s skills pipeline.