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Mimaki Europe has announced the appointment of Takahiro Hiraki as managing director. Mr Hiraki joined Mimaki Engineering in 1997 as a sales representative for the Mimaki CF-series. Over the next 20 years, he remained with Mimaki, developing his expertise in the technology and advancing his sales career in various senior …

Leading supplier of printed promotional merchandise, Snap Products, has been accredited as a member of Made in Britain in recognition of its hand sanitiser brand biofree and UK made range of paper products, signage and floor graphics. The company’s adoption of the official, protected Made in Britain mark will help …

Epson’s range of Ultrachrome DG inks and cotton pre-treatment liquid have been approved by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). Both are available as standard for Epson’s newly launched SC-F3000 DTG printer and are also used on the smaller SC-F2100 printer in the same range. GOTS is the worldwide leading …

Gildan Activewear has released its 16th Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. The 2019 ESG report showcases Gildan’s approach and commitment to ESG, including highlights of the company’s 2019 results, key priorities, and future commitments towards achieving its vision of Making Apparel Better. In 2019, the company continued to focus …

David Luke will convert its website to allow consumer sales of core generic items, in a drive to widen the brand experience and promote what it stands for as a business and uniform producer, from a wider online and social platform. During the pandemic, retail has been transformed and online …

Durham-headquartered Workwear Express is reporting a 30% increase in turnover this year as the business aims for annual sales of £50 million by 2023. The firm, which supplies bespoke workwear, promotional clothing and PPE to all sectors including healthcare, industrial and hospitality, increased turnover to £23 million in its latest …

Coats is partnering with HeiQ to incorporate HeiQ Viroblock technology into its engineered yarns. The agreement also gives Coats exclusive global access to the technology for use in sewing threads. HeiQ Viroblock is among the first textile technologies in the world to be proven effective in laboratory testing against SARS-CoV-2, …

Paul Rowlett, the founder of EverythingBranded, has launched a new business venture during lockdown. EverythingPrinted is a digital printing company that caters to the B2C market. The new venture will offer the option to order products printed with a personalised design in quantities starting from just one unit, with same …

Simki is the latest addition to Behrens’ range of healthcare garments. The scrubs brand sets a new standard in the healthcare and wellness industry. Innovate fabrics and modern designs have resulted in unique uniforms that transcend sectors while offering performance, style and comfort traditionally associated with athletic garments. Simki recognised …

After 17 successful years of partnership in the UK, Adelco and Kornit have moved in separate directions. This decision was reached mutually and with good feeling on both sides. Adelco will continue to be involved with Kornit on other international projects. Mark Smith, director, said: “We would like to thank …