Covid-19: useful information for print businesses
UPDATED 16.3.2021: Printweek is here to help in any way we can during the coronavirus crisis. We've put a host of useful links and info in one place, and we’ll keep updating this article with new...
Covid-19: Printweek matchmaking service
We’re sharing details here of UK printing companies with mothballed or spare capacity due to the virus crisis, and where this capacity could be used by others for the production of other essential or...
HP enhances Latex R portfolio
HP has rolled out a raft of improvements across its Latex R series of hybrid printers to enable customers to benefit from higher productivity and efficiency.
BCF warns on supplies, SunChem implements surcharge
Sun Chemical is increasing the price of solvent liquid inks due to the soaring cost of ethanol, while the British Coatings Federation has warned the government of potential issues with the production...
Systematic Marketing offers free Approval Pipeline access
Systematic Marketing is lending a hand to print employees now sending large files from home by offering free access to its Approval Pipeline platform.
Protect Signs to go commercial with Mimaki and Esko installs
Protect Signs has installed a Mimaki JFX200-2513 EX flatbed printer and an Esko Kongsberg X24 digital cutting table to improve its safety signs services and move into commercial territory.
Flint Group establishes safety protocols to maintain supply
Flint Group has taken steps to ensure the safety of its employees and maintain business continuity amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to a new statement.
DS Smith CFO decides against William Hill move
DS Smith chief financial officer Adrian Marsh has informed the company's board that he will not now be joining bookmaker William Hill.
HP tells shareholders now is not the time for M&A
HP has told its shareholders that "it’s abundantly clear" that now is not the time to partake in M&A activity, in light of its pursual by Xerox.
Prime pulls out all the stops to produce PPE visors
Prime Group has swung into action to make disposable visors for NHS staff left without the necessary PPE in the face of the Covid-19 emergency.
Princes Press adds Horizon collator and stacker
Princes Press has taken on a VAC-1000A collator and ST-40 stacker from Horizon to double its capacity and accommodate increased demand.
Ultimaker builds 3D printing network to combat Covid-19
Dutch developer Ultimaker is pulling together an international network for 3D printing hubs, experts and designers to connect with hospitals and support efforts to combat the coronavirus outbreak.