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BPIF launches new survey on virus support
The BPF has launched a follow-up survey calling for feedback on the government’s coronavirus support schemes and printers’ experiences in accessing them.

Print London launches accessible W2P site for print novices
Print London has launched an accessible self-service web-to-print platform for businesses to order personalised print with the help of its parent company Rapidity.

Rose Calendars pre-press manager nabs awards
Rose Calendars’ pre-press manager has won Employee of the Year at the calendar industry’s annual awards.

EFI continues focus on innovation and inks
EFI chief technology officer Doug Edwards believes single-pass inkjet technology will drive the analogue-to-digital printing transition, and anticipates that EFI will be able to leverage its ink...

Future ownership of Spicers Office Team in question
Paper manufacturers and print suppliers are watching anxiously after the future ownership of Spicers Office Team (SPOT) was called into question due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Print secures strong showing in Queen's Awards
Several UK print businesses have been honoured in this year’s Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, which salute businesses that have excelled in innovation, international trade, promoting opportunity and...

Aztec Signs looks to next generation with new EFI Vutek
Aztec Signs has taken on an EFI Vutek h3 hybrid LED printer to increase capacity and quality in its output, as well as opening up opportunities for print’s next generation.

C&T launches cost-effective range of suckers
C&T Channel Matrix has launched a range of cost-effective suckers for litho and die-cutter feeder requirements.

Printing charity ramps up free helpline to support SME staff
The Printing Charity has responded to the coronavirus crisis by fast-tracking the rollout of its confidential telephone helpline service to SMEs looking for a free emotional and practical support...

Boots Photo to switch print supplier next month
The mammoth task of transferring the Boots Photo service over from Snapfish to the pharmacy chain’s new provider is underway.

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.