10 email: editor@printmonthly.co.uk September | October 2026 - Issue 362 printmonthly PrintMonthlyMagazine printmonthly_signlink printmonthly INDUSTRY | NEWS Pureprint salutes Liverpool legends UK commercial printing business Pureprint has linked up with publishing house LEGACY to produce commemorative books for two iconic Liverpool Football Club players that have left the club this summer. Mo Salah and Andy Robertson will both be moving on to pastures new after playing major roles in the club’s most successful period in modern history. To celebrate their time with Liverpool, LEGACY commissioned two exclusive commemorative books, created in collaboration with the players’ families. Just 20 copies of each edition were produced, while the books were privately distributed to those closest to the players. Pureprint produced the super-limited edition runs in-house, with both books documenting the matches, celebrations, and milestones in which Salah and Robertson were part of over their ten years with the club. Print experts create custom prosthetic leg Print experts from the University of West England (UWE) in Bristol have developed an eye-catching solution for a bride-to-be by creating a bespoke covering for her prosthetic leg to match her wedding outfit. Staff from the Centre for Print Research (CFPR) designed the unique patterned covering after being approached by Gabrielle Couch, who sought help for her daughter Shannon. After considering the wedding dress and its colour scheme, the team produced the personalised wrap-around covering by screen printing a colour blend of oranges and pinks onto a thin pink Japanese tissue substrate. The print was created by scanning a portion of the lace from Shannon’s dress, using photo editing to create a repeat pattern, and applying pattern-cutting techniques so the paper appeared to be ‘tattooed’ to the surface. Once the design was produced, the tissue was applied to the surface of the plain white leg cover and protected with a matt varnish. By Jonathan Pert Mo Salah won three Premier League Golden Boots during his time with Liverpool By Rob Fletcher The design was created by scanning a portion of the lace from the bride-tobe’s dress New ‘Print Tomorrow’ scheme launched A new industry initiative has been launched which aims to broaden access to careers across the UK print, communications, and visual media sectors. Print Tomorrow, founded by Elizabeth Bowerman, will seek to help print and its associated industries attract, develop, and retain a more diverse range of talent, with the aim of ensuring that it remains equipped for future growth. The initiative will focus on raising awareness of modern careers in print and communications, while supporting outreach activities in education, government, and communities. It will also aim to promote opportunities for career changers and underrepresented groups while facilitating mentoring, networking, and industry engagement. Bowerman was previously a founder of Young People in Print (YPIP), an initiative set up to help the industry promote itself as a career choice for young people. The organisation has since been renamed to Young People in Print & Packaging (YPIPP), with the name changed to better represent its commitment to the UK packaging industry. The Print Tomorrow initiative was established in response to the employment challenges facing many print-associated businesses, with the organisation feeling that “while print has transformed dramatically in recent years, awareness of the career opportunities it offers has not kept pace.” Print Tomorrow argues that the modern print industry extends beyond the traditional roles associated with it, now encompassing data, automation, digital communications, creative services, and emerging technologies. However, they believe that many are unaware of the breadth of opportunities available, resulting in a talent pipeline that does not reflect the diversity of roles available. Bowerman adds: “By bringing together businesses, educators, and industry professionals, we can help open the door to a wider and more diverse talent pool. This isn’t just about attracting more people into print – it’s about ensuring the industry reflects the communities and customers it serves while securing the skills it needs for the future.” The initiative has invited organisations and individuals across the industry to get involved. Businesses can support the programme through outreach activities, mentoring, work experience opportunities, apprenticeships, advocacy, and collaboration. Industry professionals have also been encouraged to share their experiences online to help inspire the next generation of talent. By Jonathan Pert The initiative was founded by Elizabeth Bowerman [pictured], who has a range of previous experience promoting careers in UK print
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