Showcase Creative claimed it was the UK’s only firm that could make such plush products in tiny numbers but at affordable prices. The folders are targeted at firms compiling tender bids, training literature or high-end operating manuals. Managing director Paul Batey said the product range included paper-over-board printed ring binders, slip cases and tabbed dividers in leather or velvet textured finishes. Variable data enabled personalisation of each folder. “We used to work in graphic design and clients needed presentation folders. But they were hard to buy, prohibitively expensive and available in their thousands,” said Batey who is targeting agencies or building firms tendering for work. “Graphic designers often need one-off print jobs for items that were only available in expensive, large quantities. They had to settle for PVC folders, which look bad. We are supporting the industry and taking a nice chunk of the market.” Batey, his brother Jack and friend Andy Wreakes, switched to print seven years ago. They run tailored pieces of kit such as a foiler and riveter and an HP Z5200 inkjet at their base in Camberley, Surrey, with five sales and production staff. Typical runs go from 10 to 50 and substrates include self-adhesive coated paper and photo-quality inkjet paper. Showcase Creative offer effects such as velvet laminate to give the folders an extra lavish feel, said Batey....

The Independent Magazine accompanies the Saturday edition of the newspaper, while The New Review is sold as part of the Sunday newspaper. The first issues of both titles were published on 4 and 5 May respectively and were printed by Polestar’s Petty site in Leeds. Independent Print operations director Andrew Brown said: “We have always enjoyed an excellent relationship with Polestar and are happy to be extending that relationship further with the printing of two of our weekend magazines.” Polestar sales director David Gray said: “Time-sensitive newspaper supplements are core to our business and fit perfectly on the large presses at Polestar Petty.”...

Showcase Creative claimed it was the UK’s only firm that could make such plush products in tiny numbers but at affordable prices. The folders are targeted at firms compiling tender bids, training literature or high-end operating manuals. Managing director Paul Batey said the product range included paper-over-board printed ring binders, slip cases and tabbed dividers in leather or velvet textured finishes. Variable data enabled personalisation of each folder. “We used to work in graphic design and clients needed presentation folders. But they were hard to buy, prohibitively expensive and available in their thousands,” said Batey who is targeting agencies or building firms tendering for work. “Graphic designers often need one-off print jobs for items that were only available in expensive, large quantities. They had to settle for PVC folders, which look bad. We are supporting the industry and taking a nice chunk of the market.” Batey, his brother Jack and friend Andy Weakes, switched to print seven years ago. They run tailored pieces of kit such as a foiler and riveter and an HP Z5200 inkjet at their base in Camberley, Surrey, with five sales and production staff. Typical runs go from 10 to 50 and substrates include self-adhesive coated paper and photo-quality inkjet paper. Showcase Creative offer effects such as velvet laminate to give the folders an extra lavish feel, said Batey....

Moores is responsible for developing new revenue streams across APS Group’s key vertical markets, including retail, financial services, public sector, charity and automotive. He reports to executive director Kim Naylor. Moores previously worked with HH Global as business development director where he secured several pan-European accounts and introduced new opportunities in the US and Asia. Moores said: “I intend to build on our pan-European client base as well as create increasingly diverse and challenging business opportunities that I know our team is capable of delivering on.” APS executive director John Holmes added: “Moores’ insight and experience of the market combined with his second-to-none industry contacts makes him a great addition to the team and puts us in the perfect position to develop our customer base across the UK and beyond.”...

The Independent Magazine accompanies the Saturday edition of the newspaper, while The New Review is sold as part of the Sunday newspaper. The first issues of both titles were published on 4 and 5 May respectively and were printed by Polestar’s Petty site in Leeds. Independent Print operations director Andrew Brown said: “We have always enjoyed an excellent relationship with Polestar and are happy to be extending that relationship further with the printing of two of our weekend magazines.” Polestar sales director David Gray said: “Time-sensitive newspaper supplements are core to our business and fit perfectly on the large presses at Polestar Petty.”...