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Fespa pushes back Mexico, but flagship date remains
Fespa has pushed back its Mexico event from September to November due to the disruption caused by Covid-19, but confirmed its Global Print Expo is still set to take place in Madrid in early October.
Awesome's collaborations go down a storm
Awesome Merchandise has teamed up with independent artists to produce t-shirts to support local businesses and charities during the coronavirus pandemic.
Industry awaits further detail after PM's speech
Industry figures have given the prime minister’s latest statement a lukewarm reception, with the hope of greater clarity from the policy document due to be released later today.
Rose Calendars ponders past and present on VE Day
Rose Calendars has contrasted the challenges of trading through two World Wars with the current pandemic strictures as the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Latest BPIF survey details concerns over recovery
The BPIF’s new survey on print’s response to government support schemes details huge industry take-up of the Job Retention Scheme, but also found that the vast majority of respondents do not expect...
Kall Kwiks step up, but MD says SMEs failed by government
Kall Kwik franchisees across the UK have joined the industry effort to support local communities and the NHS, while the head of its franchise operator has said the government has “failed miserably” to...
Koenig & Bauer details Q1 virus impact
Koenig & Bauer has described its Q1 order intake as “solid” amid a 25.3% decline in sales due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Reach trading update: content up, advertising down
National and regional news group Reach has detailed an “unprecedented demand” for news and content in a trading update that also shows the full impact of the lockdown in its April trading.
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”.