Gareth Ward's Comment
Printing on the precipice
A quarter of the way into the first century of the second millennium Gareth Ward
7 November 2025
A quarter of the way into the first century of the second millennium Gareth Ward
Gareth Ward on what the printing world learned at Drupa. The lights of Drupa have
Before heading to Drupa (and through the new entrance) printers should do their own brainstorm
Every 20 years or so the printing industry receives a shock that leads to significant structural change, an earthquake after the tectonic plates that print is built on shift. This is frequently the result of outside events, for what sort of turkey votes for something that might lead to their own demise? Once the dust […]
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The small commercial printer has been the foundation on which the modern printing industry has been built. Every town and community across Europe had its print business. Some grew and flew, becoming renowned nationally and beyond. Others remained small, local businesses for local people, and none the worse for that. It was not so long […]
Decision making about investments in print is something that is largely deferred to outside forces,
Artificial intelligence has become a mainstream topic of conversation, thanks mainly to concerns about text
The appointment of a dedicated sustainability manager by Dayfold must surely be the first indication of a very welcome new trend. We can expect more businesses to make similar announcements this year as it becomes increasingly clear that sustainability is high on the agenda for businesses, is high on the agenda for consumers and should […]
It has been a long time coming. Automation though is now here. It is real
Gareth Ward contemplates where print is strong and where it is hiding its light under
Welcome to a new issue and a new look for Print Business. Of course we
The printing industry has weathered the storm, says Charles Jarrold, BPIF chief executive, addressing the
Innovation has never been more important to the business success of a company. Without innovation
The world is changing. Perhaps for the better, certainly in the short term for the
The printing industry rarely has the opportunity to set its own direction to the future.
The success of digital advertising is one of the mysteries of the age. Ever increasing
It is the time of year to peer ahead, with rather more uncertainty than for
Gareth Ward says that printers should reclaim the profit being sucked out by third parties.