Coronavirus
Komori downgrades forecasts, makes huge writedown
Komori has posted a massive impairment loss due to the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic and has revised its expected results for the financial year just ended – with top management taking pay cuts...
Compass adds fast-track CBILS loans
Compass Business Finance is now offering capital- and interest-free loans of up to £250,000 via the government’s CIBLS scheme.
Anti-viral surfaces could help tackle Covid-19 crisis
Anti-viral surface technology could be key to stopping the spread of the coronavirus, according to coatings experts.
Geoff Neal looks to the future after automation spend
Geoff Neal Group rounded off a circa £800,000 automation investment push just prior to the lockdown and is now looking to the future and how to pivot to the opportunities ahead.
CBILS success for Dean Packaging
SME packaging firm Dean Packaging has secured CBILS funding via Santander UK to help the business ride out Covid-19 disruption.
Rollem invests to support key workers
Post-press equipment manufacturer Rollem has invested £15,000 in a brace of additional 3D printers to expands its PPE production capacity and support NHS and key workers.
Agfa completes health sale amid concern over plates performance
Agfa has completed the sale of its HealthCare Information Solutions business, with fresh CEO Pascal Juéry stating that the near-€1bn proceeds will be used to “secure the future of the company”.
Roland DG expands online offering
Roland DG has boosted the digital activities of its Roland Academy to support printers wanting to expand their skills through the lockdown.
Cimpress takes action after virus causes sales slump
Orders at web-to-print giant Cimpress crashed by 65% at the end of March as the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic hit the group’s small business customers around the world.
Industry firms join 'Forgotten Ltd' outcry
A number of industry micro businesses and sole traders are among the so-called ‘Forgotten Ltd’ businesses that are calling for government support amid the virus crisis.