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NEWS GLOBAL

IN BRIEF Scodix’s new European

Print Image Network and
UK Engage have rebranded
following a merger of Experience Centre
company brands as the
public sector specialist
looks to target private sec- Scodix has launched its Multi-Layer Embellishment,
tor growth. As PIN Communications, the Stockport-based
print and mailing managed service provider said it will new Experience Centre in which enables printers to add
continue to concentrate on its core public sector markets, Düsseldorf that will serve as a multiple, highly tactile layers
but that the refreshed brand and improved market propo- permanent European dem- to their designs to deliver
sition “will enable future growth through a focus on mar- onstration and innovation “unmatched depth and tex-
keting activation and digital communications delivery with
private sector businesses”. The business is backed by pri- facility for customers and ture” in a single pass.
vate equity firm Owner Venture Managers, which has sup- partners. The new creative Private launch events in October “The Düsseldorf
ported a phase of investment and growth under the lead- hub in Germany will give visi- Experience Centre is more
ership of PIN Communications managing director Michelle tors a closer look at the com- ny’s Smart High-Definition than a showroom; it’s a hub
Ward. As well as the new brand, the companyhas invested pany’s flagship digital (SHD) technology, which of innovation that brings the
in new headquarters, and investments in software and allows brands and printers to
capabilities. enhancement presses in future of print enhancement
action. embellish virtually any to our customers,” said
Moonpig has confirmed Technology on display at design and specialises in fine Scodix CEO Eli Grinberg.
the appointment of its lines, intricate details, pat-
new CEO, following the the Experience Centre Last month, Scodix
previously announced includes the Scodix Ultra terns, tiny text, and large sur- launched a software update
imminent departure of 6500 SHD digital enhance- face flat foiling. Also being that features the new Adobe
Nickyl Raithatha. Catherine
Faiers has held several ment press, and the compa- demonstrated is Scodix PDF Print Engine.
high-level roles in e-com-
merce and public compa- Alex Wood becomes co-MD
nies. She is currently the chief operating officer at Auto
Trader Group and prior to this she was chief operating offic-
er at Addison Lee, corporate development director at Trade wide-format spe- director, and now co-man- other options, such as step-
Trainline, and a director at Close Brothers Corporate Finance. cialist RMC Digital Print has aging director, Nicole ping into a different role her-
Faiers’ start date at the online greetings cards and gifting
platform will be announced in due course. The leaving date promoted Alex Wood to the Spencer said she was thrilled self, but ultimately decided
for Raithatha, who will be stepping down as CEO after seven position of co-managing at the appointment. that it made “complete
years in the business, will also be announced in due course. director. Wood was previ- She said: “I’ve worked
Moonpig non-executive chair Kate Swann said: “Catherine sense” to promote Wood to
brings a wealth of experience in e-commerce and public ously commercial director together, with Alex, through- co-managing director, as the
companies, with a proven track record of leading customer- and has worked at the Hull out my career at RMC and duo work so well together.
focused digital and technology transformations. firm for more than 14 years, feel like we’ve both been the Wood will concentrate on
starting off as a sales execu-
The first entrants into the tive. driving force behind its suc- the day-to-day running of the
2026 Printweek Awards cess. We’ve been through the company and Spencer will
have started to submit He became a director five highs and lows together and
their early-bird entries, years ago, helping the firm focus on strategy. The goal is
but for those that haven’t navigate the challenges of he has always been there to for growth in new areas,
started yet there’s still the Covid-19 pandemic. support me.” while remaining true to the
time to take advantage of
the ‘first entry free’ offer. RMC owner and managing She said she had looked at firm’s trade printing roots.
The strapline for this year’s
awards is ‘Let them hear your roar!’ and with 18 categories
to choose from, including the ‘build your own’ Innovation Sustainability award for Eight Group
categories, then there are opportunities aplenty to be
crowned king or queen of the jungle in your chosen field. Eight Group has added to Even more so, Hill said,
“There are two weeks to go to take advantage of the ‘first its environmental accolades because of the new, more rig-
entry free’ offer, so now is the perfect time to start putting
together an entry,” said Printweek editor Darryl Danielli. after winning an award for orous judging process, which
“And if you want to submit another entry at a later date, sustainability at the East saw members of the judging
you absolutely can, right up to the 8 December.” Visit the Midlands Business of the panel visit the shortlisted
Printweek Awards site for the full criteria and details of all companies, who then had to
the categories. This year the FAQ section of the awards web- Year Awards 2025.
site has been significantly expanded to provide even more The Nottingham-based Lance Hill & Tom Oldershaw pitch their entry for assess-
information including advice on how to put an entry printer was recognised at a leaders and owners. Having ment.
together, how to create an account and tips from past judg- ceremony in Nottingham led The firm revamped its
es. “We’ve tried to ensure the entry process is as easy as been shortlisted over the past
possible, so even if you have never entered before, getting by the business news site, four years, Eight Group CEO printing setup in April with
involved is really straightforward,” said Danielli. Entries are TheBusinessDesk.com, Lance Hill told Printweek it the installation of the UK’s
judged by a panel of around 20 leading print buyers and which celebrated businesses was “really satisfying” to win first Konica Minolta
independent experts, ensuring a level playing field for across the region at an event the sustainability award this AccurioJet KM-1e B2-plus
companies large and small.
attended by 300 business year. inkjet press.
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