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IPIA and BAPC meet with government to protect print
Arden Software unveils plans for new European Training Centre
Construction has begun on a brand-new European headquarters and training centre for North West software firm Arden Software. The packaging software
The IPIA and BAPC have met with The Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and a key piece of confirmed guidance is that — following the representations of our industry’s associations — all print production can currently remain open for business. BEIS provided clarity that print businesses do not need to seek special status in order to trade, and any business that wishes to continue production as it has orders coming through can continue — but must heed safe working practices. The only exception being that public- facing print shop counters should be closed. Those print business staff who cannot work from home, and need to
attend their place of work physically to carry out their job, can do so. This is distinct from print businesses that supply front line services such as the NHS applying for ‘key worker status’ on behalf of their staff with their local Council. This may afford them the right to have their children attend school so they can continue to work. All print business employers are urged to fully implement the staff health and safety protection guidance available via the NHS website. “We have been in direct and intense dialogue with BEIS since the
Covid-19 crisis broke and our place is making sure that we represent the print industry to the very best of our abilities so that the economic damage that is being done to our sector is minimised as much as possible,” says Mike Roberts, President of the IPIA and Managing Director of PMG Print Management. He continues: “Furthermore, we are in a position of privileged
responsibility in being able to take our members and the industry’s concerns and challenges directly to Government. It is not a position we take lightly, and we will continue to work tirelessly on our sector’s behalf.”
BEIS was clear that the Furlough Scheme’s flexibility will continue to
be evolved as it receives feedback from industry about how to maximise its effectiveness. BEIS also took under consideration its withdrawal will need to be graduated once the crisis abates. Mike continues: “The IPIA and BAPC have been invited to meet BEIS
regularly and to aid in this effort to shape Government policy we need to hear from you so that we can feed your individual challenges back to them. We have had a direct input into influencing the Government’s decision to keep our industry open, so that it can continue to do the vital work of connecting our country and supporting the work of our front line services. We are helping to protect hundreds of thousands of jobs, and I am immensely proud to be part of that work.”
company, which has its UK headquarters in Marple, Stockport, is relocating its German division into a brand-new company HQ, which will also become the location of a state-of-the-art training facility. Arden Software specialises in CAD and CAM software for the print and packaging sector, with its Impact packaging design software being used all over the world. The new facility is currently under construction at the ‘Gate One’ development in Nurtingen, Stuttgart, which is an exclusive development targeted at the tech sector. Frank Haustein, managing director at Arden Software Germany, said: “This year
marks the 10th year of Arden Software Germany, so what better way to celebrate our anniversary than by relocating to a fantastic new office space and launching our new European Training Centre. The past decade has been one of growth for Arden and the new site will enable us to continue to expand and develop the business, as well as provide bespoke training with first-class facilities for our customers and partners. The European Training Centre will become the hub for our training activities, enabling us to host conferences, workshops, seminars and training courses.” The new Arden office will be located in the penthouse of the five-storey
development, which is being designed with sustainability in mind. The eco-friendly building project includes charging stations for electric vehicles, LED lighting and bike stores, as well as showers and changing facilities to encourage people to cycle to work. It’s expected the new development will be completed by the end of the year, and Arden is hoping to move in by January 2021.
Metsä Board joins forces with the new European Paper Packaging Alliance
Metsä Board, a European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and part of Metsä Group, is one of the founding members of the recently established European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA). EPPA is a food and food service packaging association whose aim is to promote food safety, circular solutions, and lower carbon emissions as well as call for
evidence-based policy making. The members represent leading raw material manufacturers and food & food service packaging producers. "I believe that EPPA has a really good and important message to tell. Fibre-based
food service packaging has a significant role in terms of food hygiene, public health and consumer safety. It is made of a renewable raw material – wood fibre. It is recyclable and also recycles well; in Europe paper and board packaging recycling rates are over 80 per cent. That is circular economy at its best,” said Risto Auero, sales director, Metsä Board Food Service Boards.
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