Coronavirus
Ultimaker builds 3D printing network to combat Covid-19
Dutch developer Ultimaker is pulling together an international network for 3D printing hubs, experts and designers to connect with hospitals and support efforts to combat the coronavirus outbreak.
BPIF calls for industry response to business impact survey
The BPIF is calling for responses to its Business Impact Survey, the results of which will be fed back directly into the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and used to...
Royal Mail updates on coronavirus measures
Royal Mail has updated on the measures it is taking to protect its staff and customers amid the coronavirus outbreak.
CCM launches scheme to redistribute hand sanitiser
CCM is doing its bit to help with efforts against coronavirus by offering out hand sanitiser in a non-profit scheme after its managing director’s charity bike ride was postponed due to the outbreak.
Carly Press sends out free stickers for locals in isolation
Carly Press is using its spare press capacity to produce free stickers for local residents to put up outside their homes to indicate that they are in self isolation amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Newspapers and mags switch distribution methods
A raft of newspaper and magazine publishers have made changes to the way that their titles reach their readers, in light of the coronavirus situation.
Compass ready with new government-backed finance
New government-backed finance packages to help SME printers survive the virus crisis are now available through Compass Business Finance.
Print boss makes pay pledge amid virus chaos
John Brailsford, managing director of the eponymous Yorkshire printing business, has pledged to keep paying the firm’s staff during the coronavirus crisis.
IPIA and BAPC jointly aim to shape government policy
The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) and British Association of Print and Communication (BAPC) have called on the industry to help support them with examples to present to government of...
Fujifilm shares soar on coronavirus hopes
Shares in Fujifilm rocketed by 15% this week after reports that an influenza medicine it makes also works against Covid-19. The Japanese group is also making a major investment in UK biotech.