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BPIF survey details virus devastation
Results from the BPIF’s Impact Survey have revealed the devastating effects of the virus crisis and subsequent economic lockdown on large swathes of the UK printing industry.
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Print pitch coming up on Dragons' Den
Fans of TV show Dragons’ Den will find a familiar industry face making an appearance on this weekend’s episode.
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SAI launches organisational software
SAI has now launched its new organisation tool SideKick, aimed at assisting with end-to-end production management for signage and large-format printers.
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Transcend Packaging launches eco-friendly gift cards
Transcend Packaging has launched the world’s first sustainable gift card using paperboard provided by Iggesund.
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Third rogue emergency services publisher wound up
A third publishing company that falsified links to the emergency services and misled clients has been wound up by the court.
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Former-Mark Andy director launches consultancy firm
A print industry veteran has established an engineering and consultancy firm to help UK packaging printers and converters.
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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.
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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.
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Unusual anniversary
It turns out to be a significant date for Jo Francis.
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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...