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Print Scotland welcomes 22 new Associate Members as sector strengthens its unified voice

Lobbying success on apprenticeship funding disparity with south of the border shows trade association’s collective voice can lead to real change. Print Scotland, the trade association representing the country’s print, packaging and graphics sector, has announced the addition of 22 new Associate Members, bringing total membership to 64 organisations. The latest additions include major corporate Read more

Ricoh

Ricoh’s ambition is to helps print service providers thrive in a competitive, fast-changing industry. Our focus is on providing the agility to adapt – without adding complexity. That means automating labour-intensive tasks, streamlining workflows, and integrating technologies that scale, across both offset and digital environments. Whether transitioning from legacy systems or fine-tuning hybrid operations, we Read more

Encore Machinery

Founded in 2001, Encore Machinery is a one-stop solution for your paper and board conversion machinery requirements. As an international and domestic specialist supplier of commercial paper / board finishing and packaging products, our extensive range offers a wide range of solution-based systems. With over 100 years of combined experience, our team of highly reputable Read more

Vink

Located in Uddingston near Glasgow, Vink Scotland supplies sign and display, industrial and engineering plastics, as well as related products and accessories, across the whole of Scotland. Our customers come in all types and sizes of business, but mostly include those working in the sign and display, print, oil and gas, food and beverage, industrial Read more

DPS

DPS UK Ltd is the UK’s leading independent Digital Printing Technology Specialist, providing honest, impartial advice on the best-fit digital printing solutions for your business. We are not tied to any single brand, which means we focus entirely on what matters most—helping you find the right machine to meet your business needs. With over 70 Read more

Ember Energy Ltd

As a leading renewable energy specialist, based in Ayrshire, Scotland, we specialise in domestic and commercial solar panel installations and energy storage systems. We take pride in bringing solar energy to our customers with our skillset in installing, repairing, maintaining, and offering services for domestic as well as commercial energy customers. The best part about Read more

Koenig & Bauer

Koenig & Bauer (UK) Ltd is the British subsidiary of the Koenig & Bauer Group, the world’s oldest printing press manufacturer, founded in 1814. The company supplies sheetfed litho presses, web offset systems, metal‑decorating presses, and industrial inkjet technologies. Operating from Watford, they also provide installation, servicing, spare parts and consultancy to printers across the Read more

Ultimate Learning Solutions

Ultimate Learning Solutions Glasgow is a franchise of Ultimate Learning Resources, offering leadership, sales, management, and behavioural‑change training programmes. The franchise is operated by Jim McKenzie, who has developed a strong presence in Scotland’s training sector since 2020. Their programmes include ILM‑accredited qualifications and tailored interventions for business and personal development. ULS is part of Read more

Smith and McLaurin

Smith & McLaurin, established in 1849, is a leading UK manufacturer of pressure‑sensitive label materials, tickets, and tag stocks. The company is renowned for innovation, particularly in digital‑ready label stocks and sustainable material development. From their Johnstone facility, they supply major sectors such as beverages, food, pharmaceuticals, automotive and retail. They were the first labelstock Read more