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Bull: "I have worked in the printing industry all my life and have always been passionate about lifelong learning"

Printing Charity looks ahead with new trustee appointments

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

There are 70 new hues of blue and 50 new shades of pink in the new Pantone palette

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.

Adams: "We’ve had a fantastic response to the business already"

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.

Coronavirus pandemic has put paid to Xerox's plans

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.

PPE: vital items needed for frontline workers  Image: Unite

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: some parts of production will run at a reduced capacity

James Cropper updates on virus measures

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

IndustryExpo.online has received over 40,000 visitors this year

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.

Allum (left): "This particular option is a real game-changer not only for us, but for the flexo industry"

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 Group: "Our obvious focus is to weather this unexpected storm"

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.

National Emergencies Trust campaign

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 mill produces a range of creative papers

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 Group: V2 visor now in production

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.

Social media has been a source of light relief for many

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...

Coronavirus pandemic has put paid to Xerox's plans

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.

Pandemic has resulted in hazardous conditions for many SMEs

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.