All the major organisations and associations in print have issued a statement responding to the Coronavirus outbreak and we have gathered those responses here for your convenience.
BCF
The British Coatings Federation addresses supply chain issues, including the reduced availability of ethanol and n- propanol.
BPIF
The British Printing Industries Federation compared the ongoing outbreak to a natural disaster and called for further direct support for the printing industry
drupa
The largest exhibition in the printing calendar has been postponed for a year. Director Sabine Geldermann explained what she thinks this will mean for all concerned
European Commission
The Commission has issued practical advice on how to implement its Guidelines for border management, in order to keep freight moving across the EU
FINAT
The European association for the self-adhesive label industry has issued to share best practices and experiences
IPIA / BPAC
In a joint statement the organisations stressed the impact of the disappearance marketing and communications printing
Intergraf
Intergraf has urgently called on European and national authorities to secure the supply of ethyl alcohol, for fair treatment of shipments from Italy and assurances that any controls at borders will not disrupt deliveries and the supply chain
Statements have also been issued by many of the leading manufacturers and resellers from across print:
