PRINT Scotland, the trade body representing the 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 names such as Kodak Limited, Ricoh, and Bank of Scotland, which Print Scotland believes reflects continued confidence in the sector and its future.
Bank of Scotland’s David Drylie, a relationship manager in its commercial banking arm, said, “Printing businesses are a crucial part of Scotland’s manufacturing sector. Bank of Scotland has a long history of supporting Scottish manufacturing and we are proud to partner with Print Scotland. Since joining, we have seen a strong sense of collaboration across the membership, which provides a real platform for shared growth and future success.”
Print Scotland President Michiel Molenaar added, “The growing membership proves the strength and potential of the industry and I believe we can say that there is plenty of life in the print sector, and these new associate member numbers show that clearly. Our industry achieves far more when we work together rather than in competition with one another, and the recent success of our lobbying on apprenticeship funding disparity with our colleagues in England, which has now resulted in a full review by the Scottish Government, is proof of what a unified voice can achieve.
“Print Scotland represents the whole sector, and that unity is our greatest strength.”
Garry Richmond, Print Scotland director, commented, “Michiel’s impact since taking on the role has been phenomenal. His drive is fantastic, and he is already making a real difference. Both Print Scotland’s members and associate members benefit from belonging in many practical ways, including low courier rates and HR support, and we are continuing to improve our events and member offerings, which is attracting more organisations to join us.”
Print Scotland added that it believes the increase in membership strengthens its ability to advocate on national issues, support apprenticeships and training, and promote collaboration throughout the country’s print and packaging industries.
