Cellulose fibre specialist Lenzing and joint venture partner Palmers Textil have set up a new mask-making operation in Grimsby with government support.

Specialist technicians such as service engineers, and postal workers involved in the transport of mail, will be exempt from the government’s new quarantine measures – much to the industry’s relief.

Arjowiggins Group’s Stoneywood mill is back in production after a phased start-up during the past month.

Investing in a replacement high-speed cutter has exceeded all expectations at Spectrum Printing and has resulted in an increase in productivity.

Bobst’s Master DM5 adds an inkjet module to the M5 flexo press to create a hybrid that can run flexo, digital or a combination of both.

Taking steps to future-proof the business meant going down the digital route for Kalas Packaging.

Following a review, it became clear to Latcham Direct that inkjet was a game-changer, providing high quality and productivity at reduced costs.

New government guidance has outlined how businesses can become ‘Covid-19 secure’ workplaces, with the first step of the government’s recovery plan taking effect from tomorrow.

Geoff Neal Group rounded off a circa £800,000 automation investment push just prior to the lockdown and is now looking to the future and how to pivot to the opportunities ahead.

UPM’s Caledonian Paper mill has restarted operations following an extended shutdown.