Spectrum Plastics, based in Stockport, is a print finishing company, producing posters, catalogues and plastic cards such as library and loyalty cards. After the loss of a major client, Kath Doran, Managing Director, realised that something had to be done to turn the business around, and she turned to learndirect to provide further training for her staff.
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