Disciplines

IPIA and BAPC lobby BEIS on support, VAT
Industry associations the IPIA and BAPC have called on the government to create a “recovery glide path” to help print businesses get back on track once the virus crisis has passed.

Flint and Siegwerk introduce solvent surcharges
Two more inks groups have been forced to add a solvent surcharge to their inks and coatings as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which has impacted solvent availability and pricing as raw...

Tributes paid to Memjet CEO Len Lauer
Memjet is mourning the loss of its chief executive Len Lauer, who died suddenly over the Easter weekend.

EFI unveils three-day virtual event
Next week, EFI is hosting three days of virtual events featuring livestreamed demos, Q&A sessions, masterclasses and educational webinars to support customers and prospects through the current...

Printweek and the coronavirus challenges
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: In light of the dramatic changes currently impacting the sector because of government advice and support for business, we’re making some short-term changes to Printweek.

Unite calls for Cabinet-level action on PPE
Unite the union is calling for a Cabinet minister to be given specific responsibility for the production of testing kits and PPE, in order to coordinate and make the most of the ‘UK manufacturing...

Mtivity makes free offer to home workers
Mtivity is offering its sourcing and procurement software free of charge to people working from home during the Covid-19 crisis .

BlueCrest links up with software company to enhance offering
BlueCrest has signed a partnership agreement with postal services and compliance developer GrayHair Software to deliver end-to-end mail tracking systems.

Macfarlane unveils new environmental standard for output
Macfarlane Packaging has introduced an environmental impact rating (EIR) to help customers make informed choices about the sustainability of every product it sells.

Dragons cool on print pitch
David Hyams came away empty-handed from his Dragons’ Den pitch, but hopes his appearance on the TV show will help raise the profile of his innovative print products – including a new ‘lockdown’ range...