Using printing as a weapon against Covid 19

Many businesses are in a state of flux at the moment, reimaging their products and ways of operating. Some are even struggling to remain relevant. The printing industry, however, has never been more relevant. It is, in fact, emerged as an important vehicle for raising awareness on the health and safety measures we all must observe to stay safe from Covid 19.

Here is how different industries can use Print services to deal with the coronavirus pandemic:

How some key industries are using print services to respond to COVID 19

The medical services sector

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.

Food retail industry

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 sector

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 services 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.

Medical retail

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 services industry

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 education sector

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.

The mail services industry

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 finance 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.

The construction sector

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.

Where to get printing services in Paarl

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.

There is massive scope for the printing services sector to help businesses in different industries cope with the Covid 19 threat. That includes both printed materials you can use to reinforce safety and health messages and protective products like face masks and social distancing markers. Minuteman Press is the supplier of the highest quality printed materials and Stationery in Paarl. For more information on our products and services, contact us today.

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