Business
PLCs update on virus impact, responses
A number of listed companies have been updating shareholders on how the coronavirus situation is affecting their businesses, and the steps they are taking to mitigate its impact.
Unions and federations call for 'manufacturing army' to fight Covid-19
Unite the union has joined forces with the unions representing doctors and nurses to call for a nationwide effort to produce the PPE equipment currently needed by millions of frontline workers.
Unusual anniversary
It turns out to be a significant date for Jo Francis.
Canon unveils 'no compromise' sheetfed inkjet
Canon has launched a new generation of B3 sheetfed inkjet press which it claims offers a “no compromise” approach that will enable users to say “yes” to virtually all types of jobs, from commercial...
Warning over future for SMEs amid virus crisis
A nationwide network of accountancy firms has warned that nearly one in five SMEs will not survive the next month due to the Covid-19 situation unless more effective rescue packages are put in place.
Tonejet Cyclone used by craft brewer for short run production
Independent craft brewer BrewBoard has expanded its offering of exclusive and original craft beer can designs with Tonejet Cyclone direct-to-can digital printing technology.
Postal union sets out coronavirus proposals
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has written to Royal Mail and Prime Minister Boris Johnson to set out its proposals on how it believes the postal provider should be dealing with the coronavirus...
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.
Fuji wins infringement claim against Nazdar over ink patents
Fujifilm’s claim that Nazdar infringed its patents in the creation of the 702 and 703 UV inkjet inks has been confirmed after an appeal was rejected.
Opportunities for DM exist amid coronavirus outbreak
A raft of direct mail printers and experts have told Printweek that the sector could prove to be one of the industry's more resilient areas during the coronavirus pandemic.