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Print Scotland celebrates industry’s rising stars at 2026 Apprentice of the Year Awards

Winners come from a wide range of backgrounds and interests and include a Pride of Scotland 2026 Award winner Scotland’s next generation of print professionals have been recognised at the 2026 Print Scotland Apprentice of the Year Awards, with Aidan McQuade of JJR Print in Dumbarton crowned Overall Apprentice of the Year. The awards were Read more

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

New era underway for Print Scotland as Michiel Molenaar is appointed new president

Despite the challenge of digital technology new president believes there are huge opportunities for print production Print Scotland, the country’s long-established trade association, has appointed Michiel Molenaar, a director of Irvine-based bespoke packaging solutions business, Kennedy Smith, as its new president. Michiel takes over from long-serving president, Susan Graham of Midlothian-based FLB and will serve Read more

The Enduring Importance of Print

By Garry Richmond In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, it might be assumed that traditional print media is slowly fading into obsolescence. In Scotland, however, the print industry continues to play a significant role, not only as a crucial part of the economy but also as a vital pathway for the training and development of Read more

Ines Hiu Wai Law Crowned Overall Apprentice of the Year at Annual Print Scotland Awards

In a ceremony celebrating the future of Scotland’s vibrant printing industry, Ines Hiu Wai Law of Spirit Labels Ltd in Renfrew was named Print Scotland’s, Overall Apprentice of the Year at the tenth annual Scottish Print Apprentice of the Year awards. Ines, Hong Kong-born and raised in Glasgow from the age of eight, then graduating Read more

Diversity in the Workplace: A Key to Success in the Print Industry

Diversity in the workplace isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a powerful driver of innovation, growth, and success. In the print industry, where technology is evolving rapidly and customer needs are diverse, fostering a diverse workforce can help businesses stay competitive and thrive. Firstly, let’s explore what diversity means, the benefits it brings to the print sector, Read more

Print Scotland’s Apprentice of the Year Awards 2024

Print Scotland’s President congratulates high achievers at ninth annual Apprentice of the Year Awards and urges aspiring young people to consider it a great career choice. Print Scotland’s President congratulates high achievers at ninth annual Apprentice of the Year Awards and urges aspiring young people to consider it a great career choice Print Scotland’s President Read more

The future is in safe hands as Scottish print industry apprentices are honoured with Apprentice of the Year Awards

The vital importance of apprentices to the future health and prosperity of the printing industry in Scotland has been recognised right across the sector in the eighth annual Scottish Print Apprentice of the Year awards. Four outstanding young apprentices received the approbation of their peers at the event earlier this month (June 16) organised by Read more

Print finisher Alex, a devotee of new technology, finds the solution to a knotty issue in second-hand half century old piece of kit

Edinburgh-based print finisher, Alex Porteous, takes pride in his company’s focus on investing steadily in new, innovative equipment to undertake the wide range of jobs his print customers ask of him. As well as supplying a highly automated trade print finishing service of superior quality and service using the latest equipment, Alex and his team Read more

Four Outstanding Scottish print industry apprentices are honoured with Apprentice of the Year Awards

Print Scotland, the trade association and voice of Scotland’s graphic communication industry, has honoured four outstanding young apprentices in its seventh annual Scottish Print Apprentice of the Year awards. The occasion is part of its mission to represent the Scottish print community and to highlight the profile of future leaders of the industry. Garry Richmond, Read more