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Two Kent-based printing companies have become the latest industry firms to benefit from the government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).

The BPIF has detailed the “worst quarterly report” in more than a decade after industry orders and output sank into record negative territory – with Q2 figures likely to reach a new all-time low.

Heidelberg has reported “cautious optimism” as world markets start to pick up, including the important Chinese market, but expects sales in its new financial year to be “significantly down” due to the...

ProCo has lauded the power of partnerships after preparing the ground for the new business landscape ahead with a £1m CBILs loan as it starts to see the first green shoots of recovery.

Cellulose fibre specialist Lenzing and joint venture partner Palmers Textil have set up a new mask-making operation in Grimsby with government support.

The Printing Charity has unveiled the recipients of this year’s Print Futures Awards, with 44 young people receiving grants of up to £1,500 to further their careers.

Two industry trade associations have merged as part of a “shared mission to raise the tide for print in the long-term”.

Intergraf has published its annual Economic Report on the European printing industry, including the impact of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Duplo has expanded its range with products designed help keep print workplaces safe as businesses return to work or bring more furloughed staff back.

CMYUK will reopen its demonstration and training centre next week.