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INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 10 images JUNE 2020 Government launches PPE hub The government has launched a hub offering guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE), and infection prevention and control measures (IPC). It also includes information about the cross-government, UK-wide PPE plan to ensure that critical PPE is delivered to those on the frontline, including the new ‘Make’ strategy to encourage UK manufacturers to produce PPE. The hub can be accessed at imagesmag.uk/PPEHub. The government said it welcomes support from manufacturers who wish to offer their production facilities where they can meet the required specifications for use by the NHS and care sector. Businesses can apply to offer their support at imagesmag.uk/ Covid-19. imagesmag.uk/PPE The new online hub also offers guidance on infection prevention and control Embrilliance launches #staystrong stitchon campaign Software company Embrilliance has created a series of embroidery designs as part of its #staystrongstitchon campaign to help decorators show their support for essential workers during the coronavirus crisis. Erich Campbell, digitiser at Embrilliance, explained that the company has created numerous designs including those for commercial stitchers who want to create items to donate or who need designs because key workers are ordering apparel and they want to be able to reduce the cost of set-up. “Most of the designs I’ve created are stock embroidery designs for medical personal, firefighters and other first responders, but my colleague Lisa Shaw has also created pieces for the grocery workers, delivery drivers and others risking their health to help us.” imagesmag.uk/embroidery The #staystrongstitchon campaign helps decorators to show their support for essential workers Snickers Workwear introduces stretch work shorts Snickers Workwear has launched the new AllroundWork and FlexiWork work shorts. The new stretch work styles are great for working in the warmer months, according to the company. “Delivering superior flexibility and comfort, these lightweight work shorts come in a body-mapping design and a range of new colours, including hi-vis options,” Snickers commented. Available for both men and women, the shorts are made from a self-ventilating stretch fabric with Cordura reinforcements for all- round mobility and durability. imagesmag.uk/stretch The new Snickers AllroundWork Stretch Shorts with holster pockets Ricoh helps printers to acclimatise to the ‘new normal’ Ricoh launched a series of webinars on 12 May examining the challenges and considerations impacting UK printing businesses in a post-pandemic world. The webinars, which will run until July, will provide advice on various topics, including the immediate challenges for the workforce, customers, technology and business partners; solutions for near- term cash management, resilience and the broader economic outlook; planning how best to return to scale as knock-on effects become clear; and creating the ‘new normal’ and how to lead a business through a difficult situation. Participants can register now at: imagesmag.uk/RicohWeb. imagesmag.uk/webinar Stay in the picture with our Instagram feed and stories: @imagesmaguk