Thousands furloughed across print as scheme goes live
HMRC’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme portal has gone live, with thousands of workers across the UK printing industry already furloughed under the arrangement.
Calls for Royal Mail CEO to work in UK
Royal Mail chief executive Rico Back is under fire for working from home – because the home in question is a luxury penthouse in Switzerland.
First female die-maker hired at Arden
Arden Dies has hired its first ever female die-maker.
Chartley goes in-house with Rigoli MVZ first in UK
Chartley Coffee has installed the UK’s first MVZ digital packaging printer from Rigoli in order to enhance its in-house packaging production.
New owners at Swan Print
Swan Print has changed ownership, with founder and managing director David Lawrence retiring after 28 years at the business.
Rufford boss: 'We’ve been through tough times before'
Rufford Printing Company has installed a Horizon creaser/folder as the commercial and letterpress printer rises to the current coronavirus challenges to continue to support businesses and its local...
Fox MC shuttered after virus 'killer blow'
Fox Marketing Services MC has gone into voluntary liquidation after being hit with an unexpected property lease issue just as the coronavirus crisis resulted in a dramatic drop-off in order levels.
Global Graphics accelerates Drupa releases
Global Graphics is bringing forward the release of all of the products that had been scheduled for launch in June, following Drupa being pushed back to next year.
Crown Labels adds flexibility with new Domino
Crown Labels has installed a Domino N610i inkjet label press as a sign-off to a three-year period of growth in demand for its digitally-printed labels.
Adare SEC results 'strong foundations' for future
Adare SEC grew its sales and profitability last year, and said it was currently “operating to good effect” and ready for the post-coronavirus recovery when it happens.
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...