Twenty Four Seven in Canon UK first Richard Stuart-Turner Monday, January 11, 2021
Twenty Four Seven Design & Print has invested in the UK’s first imagePress C9010VP from Canon to futureproof the business as it waits for its key customer base to return.
The imagePress C9010VP was installed last month
The Warrington-based firm took delivery of the digital cut-sheet colour toner production press in late December. It replaced an outgoing imagePress C6000, which was part-exchanged.
The business has had to pivot to new types of work and has taken on new customers during the coronavirus pandemic, as 85% of its turnover usually comes from the live concert industry, which has been out of action since last March.
As many small businesses struggle to remain open, a grant program in the District will be awarding thousands of dollars to help support 21 businesses in wards 7 and 8.
The local businesses have been selected to receive over $200,000 through D.C.’s Microbusiness Dream Grants Program.
“We support the local businesses that support and invest in our communities and in our residents,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser in a statement.
Businesses that will receive $10,000 grants include District Art and Crafts, Lee’s Barbershop and Healthy Home Pediatrics.
The grants support businesses with fewer than five full-time employees in growing and achieving sustainability, and also provides technical assistance and training.