PVCA CEO Andrew Macaulay says if a business can meet the less than 100 people in the premises whilst meeting the four square metre rule and the 1.5 metre social distancing rule, then staying open is a commercial decision.īut likewise, Macuaulay says, if a business feels it has no choice but to wind down during this crisis it is important they handle it correctly with staff and regardless of whether the print industry is deemed essential or not will not impact their access to government financial aid. In New Zealand strict Stage 4 rules are now in place that mean printers can only operate if they are providing an essential service to the country.
There is also a push by trade printer CMYKhub for print operators to write to local MPs to have print considered essential and thus protected from any potential shutdowns. The Print and Visual Communication Association, which represents print businesses in Australia, has made representations to the federal government for print and packaging operations to be deemed essential due to its vital role in the supply chain. Many printers have been hit hard by shutdowns across the tourism and hospitality sectors, while on the flipside others that provide labels and packaging for pharmaecutical companies, lanyards and ID tags for essential service front line workers or signage to promote social distancing measures plus others are receiving work. The federal government has released a raft of support measures to help small business through this current crisis with more likely to follow. The printing industry is pushing to be classified as an essential service if further government COVID-19 shutdowns kick in but should a printer make the tough commercial decision to wind down it will not hinder their ability to receive government support for themselves or their staff.
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