GPMA members represent over 7,500 companies with an annual turnover of £14 billion that employ approximately 130,000 people.

By joining forces with organisations representing the interests of printing businesses, the PPA hopes to forge deeper links with the company’s supplying our members, as well helping to formulate effective policy campaigns that will support our publishers’ print titles.

This ability was demonstrated by a GPMA statement, made last week, calling on the new Prime Minister and Business Secretary to move rapidly to cap industrial energy costs. The statement warned Government: ‘Without immediate action, viable businesses are at risk of being overwhelmed by unsustainable price rises and a breakdown of supply chain integrity. Saving businesses from the most vicious economic conditions in a generation must be a top priority in cabinet and Whitehall’.

Supporting businesses in the print supply chain (including several PPA Associate Members) will be critical in mitigating the impact of the energy crisis on publishers. Therefore, we welcome the news that a new six-month Government scheme will provide support for all businesses. After this initial scheme, the Government will provide ongoing focused support for vulnerable industries, and the PPA will work with the GPMA to emphasise the need for prolonged support for the print supply chain.

One of the key ways we can demonstrate the need for Government support is providing evidence on the impact of soaring energy costs. If you’re a PPA Member or Associate Member, and would like to talk about the impact of energy costs on your business, please email Sebastian Cuttill our Senior Public Affairs Executive.