Companies & suppliers

Forecast beating Macfarlane to repay furlough cash
Macfarlane Group has promised to repay the furlough cash it has received from the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme after reporting that lockdown and the Covid crisis hadn’t impacted sales...

BOSS and BPIF partner for Covid-secure directory
Office products trade association BOSS has partnered with the BPIF to launch a free online directory of Covid secure products that can support companies’ return-to-work efforts as workplaces reopen.

Sun completes Sensient deal
Sun Chemical has completed its acquisition of Switzerland-headquartered textile and packaging inkjet ink manufacturer Sensient Imaging Technologies (SIT).

Expo chief steps down
Werner Dornscheidt, president and CEO of Drupa and Interpack organiser Messe Düsseldorf, is to leave the event venue next week.

CMYUK opens CBILS loans for capex
Wide-format kit reseller CMYUK has secured a partnership that enables printers to access the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) to fund kit investments to reorientate their business...

Xaar updates on performance
Inkjet manufacturer Xaar described short-term orders as “healthy” despite the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on some of its markets.

New technology blossoms
Taking steps to future-proof the business meant going down the digital route for Kalas Packaging.

The show must go on – even when the shows are not able to go ahead
Manufacturers have to decide how to handle their product launch strategies amid the Covid-19 outbreak

Adare SEC boosts management team with sales hire
Adare SEC has beefed up its leadership team with a new hire from a rival firm.

Roland DG launches new interiors print system
Roland DG has now launched its EJ-640 Deco interior decor system to meet the demands of an expanding market.