Industry bodies
Training fund launched for furloughed staff
The Data & Marketing Association (DMA) and charity the DM Trust have joined forces to launch a £200,000 free training initiative to support furloughed staff in the direct marketing industries,...
Forklifts: essential tool needs careful handling
Lift trucks of various kinds are necessary for the smooth running of printing firms of all sizes. Safe operation must be a top priority to prevent accidents.
Will business as usual return when the lockdown is lifted?
Industry leaders give their views on the impact of the virus and life after lockdown.
Rose Calendars pre-press manager nabs awards
Rose Calendars’ pre-press manager has won Employee of the Year at the calendar industry’s annual awards.
Printing charity ramps up free helpline to support SME staff
The Printing Charity has responded to the coronavirus crisis by fast-tracking the rollout of its confidential telephone helpline service to SMEs looking for a free emotional and practical support...
Printing Charity looks ahead with new trustee appointments
The Printing Charity has appointed three fresh industry figures to its council of trustees.
Denmaur, Go Inspire and Specialist Works step up and support insert initiative
A triumvirate of leading industry players has joined forces on a rapid turnaround project to get 1.5m inserts out to UK households and raise funds for those worst affected by the coronavirus crisis.
Boxes and Packaging fined for forklift incident
Boxes and Packaging (Oxford) has been fined more than £12,000 after an employee was struck by a reversing forklift truck.
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...
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...