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Printing Charity looks ahead with new trustee appointments
The Printing Charity has appointed three fresh industry figures to its council of trustees.

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

Former-Mark Andy director launches consultancy firm
A print industry veteran has established an engineering and consultancy firm to help UK packaging printers and converters.

PLCs update on virus impact, responses
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.

Unions and federations call for 'manufacturing army' to fight Covid-19
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.

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

Virtual events aim to plug 'real' gap
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.

Abbey Labels in flexo first with MPS/AB combo
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.

CPI cuts pay as virus hits sales
CPI Group has implemented a temporary 10% wage cut across-the-board after sales were hit by the Covid-19 situation, with senior management taking a 40% cut in pay.

Denmaur, Go Inspire and Specialist Works step up and support insert initiative
A triumvirate of leading industry players has joined forces on a rapid turnaround project to get 1.5m inserts out to UK households and raise funds for those worst affected by the coronavirus crisis.

Arjowiggins Stoneywood begins managed shutdown
Arjowiggins is extending a planned scheduled maintenance shutdown at its Stoneywood mill following advice from the Scottish Government about which businesses should stay open during the Covid-19...

Prime's visor goes global
Prime Group’s innovative visor design is now being manufactured all over the world in an extraordinary act of collaboration between disparate printers and manufacturers.

Alternative April 1st. Please contribute to our feel-good thread
Instead of writing an April Fool’s story this year we’ve decided to take a different approach. We’ve created this ‘April 1st feelgood thread’ where readers can share links to things that have cheered...

Xerox scraps $35bn bid for HP
Xerox has scrapped its attempt to carry out a hostile takeover of HP due to the global health crisis caused by the Covid-19 virus.

Warning over future for SMEs amid virus crisis
A nationwide network of accountancy firms has warned that nearly one in five SMEs will not survive the next month due to the Covid-19 situation unless more effective rescue packages are put in place.