How the printing industry is helping others cope with COVID 19

Many industries are struggling to stay relevant in the age of Covid 19. Many are battling to even survive, with some products and practices deemed unsafe in the context of how the virus spreads. For the benefit of many industries battling the pandemic, the printing industry remains relevant. Here we discuss how printing companies are helping other industries cope with the pandemic.

How printing services are helping different industries manage the COVID 19 risk

Healthcare providers

Hospitals and medical facilities are using Print for critical communications for health and safety. They are using door and window Posters providing important info, social distancing safety guidelines, “wash your hands” reminders, and employee best practices.

Supermarkets and foodservice businesses

Supermarkets and restaurants are using Print for curbside pickup and drive-thru directional Signs, labels and Packaging, Posters, graphics, and onsite signage, restaurant Menus, Posters, and window/Wall Graphics, and social distancing safety guidelines.

The military

First responders and military are using Print for community safety Posters, critical instructions and field guidelines, security clearance badges, training manuals, and uniforms.

The public health sector

Government groups are using Print for critical communications for government programs, election Postcards, ballots, and mailings, labels and government-issued items, Posters and Postcards providing public health and safety information and guidelines, and for special event and registration announcements.

Pharmaceutical services

Pharmacies are using Print for medical labels and Packaging information, and instructions for the use of prescription medication.

Real estate

Here they are using Print for Brochures for real estate listings, contracts and closing documents, lawn Signs and yard Signs, and for “Virtual Tour” Booklets and Catalogues.

The legal sector

This industry is using Print for court documents and legal notices, directional Signs for buildings, safety Posters and Signs, and for time-sensitive communications.

The school system

Teachers are using Print for workbooks and curriculum guides, student manuals and educational supplies, teacher lesson Plans, report cards and test Forms, and school Calendars and schedules.

Mail services

Mailing service providers are using Print for direct mail printing – Postcards, Brochures, and special notices, printed Boxes and Envelopes, Packaging Tape and supplies, and for shipping and Packaging Labels.

The communications sector

Print, TV, and radio sectors are using Print for community newsletters and notices, local news publications, media walls and backdrops for TV, radio, and video conferencing, and for branded items for broadcasts.

The financial services sector

Banking, insurance, and financial institutions are using Print for Brochures for loans and financial products, credit/debit card notices, terms and conditions, insurance claims and documents, and for Window Graphics and onsite signage for customers.

Construction

Here they are using Print for construction site signage, public safety Posters and Signs, special notices, and letters to residents, and worker safety Posters, Signs, and guidelines.

How Minuteman Press is standing up to the Covid 19 fight

Minuteman Press launched an initiative called “Bounce Back SA” to get South African businesses to band together and offer mutual support in their efforts to recover from this pandemic’s economic impacts. The owner of a Nashville Minuteman Press franchise, John Taylor, came up with a way to promote solidarity support among his neighbouring businesses. He decided to Print COVID-19 awareness Posters for free distribution. He then went one step further and created an online platform on which firms could create free listings.

Located in Menlyn, Minuteman Press is open for business. Our services include brand identity, Copies, digital printing, embossing, finishes, foil stamping, folding, graphic design, Infographics, laser engraving, lead generation, list acquisition, Logo Design, personalised URLs, photo enlarging, QR Codes, scanning, strategic consulting, variable data, vehicle wrap, and Website Design.

COVID-19 has been hard on every industry. To get through it, we must all rely on each other, playing our small parts to help businesses in other industries. We are doing exactly that at Minuteman Press, ensuring our customers in different industries have all the printed materials they need to fight the pandemic. Contact us to discuss ways we can help your business.

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