News

Victor Watson Trophy deadline extended
The entry deadline for this year's Victor Watson Trophy, which recognises young outstanding industry individuals and includes a £1,500 bursary, has been extended until the end of June.

Kent printcos secure CBILS support
Two Kent-based printing companies have become the latest industry firms to benefit from the government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).

BPIF Printing Outlook: Q2 likely to hit record low
The BPIF has detailed the “worst quarterly report” in more than a decade after industry orders and output sank into record negative territory – with Q2 figures likely to reach a new all-time low.

Heidelberg: some markets picking up, but further losses predicted
Heidelberg has reported “cautious optimism” as world markets start to pick up, including the important Chinese market, but expects sales in its new financial year to be “significantly down” due to the...

ProCo prepares for first green shoots
ProCo has lauded the power of partnerships after preparing the ground for the new business landscape ahead with a £1m CBILs loan as it starts to see the first green shoots of recovery.

New face mask plant opens in Grimsby
Cellulose fibre specialist Lenzing and joint venture partner Palmers Textil have set up a new mask-making operation in Grimsby with government support.

Print Futures winners unveiled
The Printing Charity has unveiled the recipients of this year’s Print Futures Awards, with 44 young people receiving grants of up to £1,500 to further their careers.

BAPC merges with IPIA
Two industry trade associations have merged as part of a “shared mission to raise the tide for print in the long-term”.

European printing industry detailed in new report
Intergraf has published its annual Economic Report on the European printing industry, including the impact of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Face mask demand surges on fresh guidance
Printing firms are reporting a fresh spike in demand for face masks after the latest government announcement mandating their use on public transport.

Typecraft steps up to bring fans back to sport
Printed crowds made up of individual fans' faces could become commonplace as professional sport returns behind locked doors in the coming weeks, following a partnership between Cheltenham Town FC and...

SPOT suppliers owed millions at time of admin
Spicers Office Team (SPOT) owed paper and envelope suppliers almost £3m when it went into administration last month, with one paper manufacturer alone owed just under £1.86m.

St Bride to host virtual wayzgoose
St Bride Foundation is hosting a virtual wayzgoose tomorrow, where artists, printers and bookmakers will share some of their skills.

Postworks scales up for fivefold Covid growth
Hybrid mail specialist Postworks has successfully moved to a larger production facility during lockdown, as it ramps up capacity to support a fivefold increase in demand due to businesses and...

Quarantine exemptions provide some relief
Specialist technicians such as service engineers, and postal workers involved in the transport of mail, will be exempt from the government’s new quarantine measures – much to the industry’s relief.