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.
BPIF
The British Printing Industries Federation compared the ongoing outbreak to a natural disaster and called for further direct support for the printing industry
Cepi
The European paper industry association explained how it is working with other industries in its supply-chain to operate as close to business as usual as possible
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
ECMA
ECMA called for for an immediate suspension of all pending and new tenders issued and that existing commercial arrangements are extended whilst the Covid-19 crisis continues
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
EuPIA
EuPIA stressed the importance of maintaining supply chains for food and pharmaceutical products in order to manage the crisis
FINAT
The European association for the self-adhesive label industry has called for the industry to share best practices and experiences
Flexible Packaging Association
The Flexible Packaging Association issued letters to the White House, all Governors, and Capitol Hill leadership with regard to the need for essential packaging manufacturing during this time of uncertainty
IPIA / BPAC
In a joint statement the organisations stressed the impact of the disappearance marketing and communications printing
Printing Industries of America
Printing Industries of America has called upon Congress to take swift legislative action to mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic
Statements have also been issued by many of the leading manufacturers and resellers from across print:
