A raft of industry manufacturers and suppliers have joined the fight to protect health and essential workers by manufacturing personal protective equipment.

The Printing Charity has appointed three fresh industry figures to its council of trustees.

Pantone has launched 315 new colours as part of a redesign for its fashion, home and interiors ranges.

A print industry veteran has established an engineering and consultancy firm to help UK packaging printers and converters.

A number of listed companies have been updating shareholders on how the coronavirus situation is affecting their businesses, and the steps they are taking to mitigate its impact.

Intamac Packaging Systems is bringing a new machine for producing medical masks to the UK market.

Unite the union has joined forces with the unions representing doctors and nurses to call for a nationwide effort to produce the PPE equipment currently needed by millions of frontline workers.

Cumbrian paper maker James Cropper has adapted its processes in order remain operational during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Two virtual print industry events, both led by seasoned print expo pros, are aiming to partially plug the gap left by the rescheduling of Drupa, Fespa and a number of industry conferences.

Xeikon has vowed to continue supporting customers during the corona crisis, as it announced its next generation of dry toner tech and two new presses.

Enfocus will launch the latest version of its PitStop pre-flight, editing and correction software next month.

Abbey Labels has become the first company in the world to integrate an AB Graphic high-speed die-cutting module onto an MPS EFS 340 flexo press in a bid to increase efficiencies.