Print industry news roundup: BPIF, Gomer Press, SME loans, Landa, PrintIT!, Precision Printing

Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week:BPIF dismisses hype of new 'fire-at-will' employment law; Gomer Press union members threaten legal action; SME new loan approval rate down; Landa team takes Nanography message on tour; PrintIT! goes live; Precision prepares for arrival of B2 Indigo

 

BPIF dismisses hype of new 'fire-at-will' employment law
BPIF chief executive Kathy Woodward has described as "nonsensical" the notion that bosses would go around firing staff at will should the government's proposed changes to employment law go ahead.

Gomer Press union members threaten legal action

Unite members at Gomer Press have vowed to continue a planned series of walk-outs and to take legal action against the firm and its managing director.

SME new loan approval rate down year-on-year in Q2

The latest SME Finance Monitor shows 34% of small businesses were declined new loans from their banks in Q2 this year compared to 28% in 2011.

Landa team takes Nanography message on tour
Landa Digital Printing experts are taking to the conference circuit as the firm aims to build upon the buzz generated at the Drupa launch of Nanography.

PrintIT! goes live as printers are encouraged to get involved

PrintIT! has revealed research that states that more than 90% of teachers that have participated in the scheme believe it gives schoolchildren a better insight into the wide range of career opportunities available in print.

Precision prepares for arrival of B2 Indigo

Precision Printing's HP Indigo 10000 is set to be delivered at the end of this month.