Two major UK print organisations have formed an alliance designed to increase integration across their future events, educational content, membership support benefits, and community initiatives
The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) and Print Mastermind have founded a new strategic alliance with the aim of strengthening skills, connection, and long-term growth across their respective memberships and the UK print industry.
The IPIA trade association aims to act as a collective voice for the UK print industry, providing members with government advocacy, high-level networking, and business growth resources. Print Mastermind, by contrast, is a specialised coaching and mentorship community that focuses on the personal and commercial development of print business owners through peer-to-peer learning.
The collaboration brings together the two organisations under a shared ambition – to support print businesses in adapting, growing, and delivering greater value in an increasingly complex, multi-channel communications landscape.
The collaboration aims to benefit both communities from enhanced access to insight, training, networking opportunities, and initiatives designed to strengthen capability across the sector.
Alasdair Browne, chair of the IPIA, says: “Alliances like this are essential to the long-term health of our industry.
“By bringing together complementary expertise and communities, we can create a stronger, more connected ecosystem that supports innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to helping print businesses navigate change and unlock new opportunities."
Both the IPIA and Print Mastermind have described the initiative as reflecting a broader shift within the industry, as print businesses evolve beyond traditional production models towards more consultative, service-led roles.
Colin Sinclair McDermott, founder of Print Mastermind, says: "I work with print businesses every day, and one of the things I recognise is that there is a gap between those who are growing and those who are stuck.
“This collaboration is about closing that gap – creating space for better thinking, conversations, and arming people with the right tools and knowledge to make better decisions. I'm extremely excited to be forging this alliance with the IPIA and can't wait to see the impact we can make working together.”
The strategic alliance will see increased integration across both organisations' future events, educational content, membership support benefits, and community initiatives, creating new opportunities for members to connect, share insight, and develop their businesses.
Brendan Perring, general manager of the IPIA, adds: “Both the IPIA and Print Mastermind focus on supporting print businesses to evolve – whether that’s through developing their business models, moving into new markets, or expanding their industry connections.
“By working together, we can deliver enhanced practical value and meaningful engagement. It enables both organisations to extend the support we provide – creating more opportunities for collaboration, learning, and growth across both communities.”
