Author Archives: Lindsay

Scotland’s printers prove they are essential workers too, with massive aid for NHS and other public services

The importance of Scotland’s print industry in quickly and efficiently disseminating information has been highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic, during which it has been a vital cog in the machinery employed to fight the virus. The sector, which before the outbreak employed between 4,000 and 6,000 people, has been instrumental in creating literature, posters and Read more

Premier Labels

We’ve been providing high quality labels and a personalised service to many sectors since 1987. Working closely with our clients, every solution we provide is bespoke and perfect for the client’s needs. We’ve worked with everyone from small startups to huge brands such as Scottish Power, Stella McCartney and Jack Daniels.

Blueprint Media

Blueprint Media is a specialist PR agency in Glasgow & London.  We’ve been building reputations for over 20 years. Blueprint Media is run by Drew Johnston and Michael Crawford together with a five strong-team of business writers and account executives. We love what we do – telling the world the stories of our customers’ successes Read more

Iain Robertson appointed new Print Scotland President

With forty-seven years’ experience in the industry, Iain Robertson is appointed new Print Scotland President. Print Scotland, the trade association and the voice of Scotland’s graphic communication industry, has appointed Iain Robertson as President. He will serve a two-year term. Susan Graham, a senior executive at FLB Group Limited, has been appointed vice-President. Mr Robertson, Read more

CCL Design

CCL Design East Kilbride is part of CCL Industries.  Based in Canada, CCL Industries are the largest pressure sensitive label producer in the world with revenues of over CAN $ 5 Bn and  with 165 operations in over 40 countries.  CCL Design Electronics services the global consumer electronics market and was established as Donprint in Read more

James Taylor, named Apprentice of the Year 2019

James Taylor, 22, who works for Bell & Bain, one of the largest and oldest independent UK books, journal printers and binders in Scotland, has been named Apprentice of the Year at the 2019 Print Scotland Apprentice of the Year awards held in Glasgow earlier this month. James who grew up and still lives in Read more

Arran Rennie, Level 3 Post Press Apprentice of the Year 2019

Arran Rennie, 18, from Baillieston, has won the Level 3 Post Press Apprentice of the Year award at the 2019 Print Scotland Apprentice of the Year awards held in Glasgow earlier this month. Post Press is the award category covering physical printing, either lithographic or flexographic. A former pupil of Bannerman High School, Arran who Read more

Erin McCarthy, Pre Press Apprentice of the Year 2019

Dalry mum, Erin McCarthy, has won the accolade of Level 3 Pre Press Apprentice of the Year at the 2019 Print Scotland Apprentice of the Year awards held in Glasgow earlier this month. Currently on maternity leave from Amer Sports in Irvine, North Ayrshire, where she undertakes logo design related work, Erin is the mother Read more