Blue Max acquires the Stag Knitwear CompanyPublished: 05 December, 2006Schoolwear and garment importers and suppliers, Blue Max today announced the acquisition of the Stag Knitwear Company. The shares in Stag, owned by family interests, were acquired outright for an undisclosed sum.
- New ToyotaPublished: 16 November, 2006
Toyota has launched the ESP9100Net machines. These six and 15 colour embroidery machines are an upgrade to the highly successful ESP9000 machine range with new electronics, new motors, new accessories and new production control software.
- Business valuationPublished: 16 November, 2006
Cavendish has launched its MasterClass business valuation software that can be down loaded direct to a PC. This business valuation software has been developed to answer that fundamental question of "how much is your business worth."
- Off-shore start upPublished: 16 November, 2006
Promo Retail Productions Limited is a newly formed, trade only, off-shore organisation headed by Anup Karia who has been involved in the sector some twenty years. Mr. Karia has gathered a team of experienced personnel specialising in the off-shore sourcing, production, and supply of customised and bespoke clothing products for the promotional, corporate, leisurewear and premiums and incentives marketplace.
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- Merger newsPublished: 16 November, 2006
The merger of Lea Sportswear Ltd and Solutions Apparel Ltd is now complete. The Bristol offices of Solutions Apparel have closed and all company operations are now based at Lea Sportswear’s headquarters at Exeter.
Smug-u-likePublished: 16 November, 2006The Magic Touch has launched the latest in ceramic mug decoration with the new 6oz Smug. Developed to suit most makes of coffee makers/machines. The company says its unique coating allows the product to be decorated with either laser-toner based transfer or sublimation. According to Magic Touch, market research has also identified the product has great potential when marketed as a “children’s mug” due to the unique design, size and weight.
Papini offeringPublished: 16 November, 2006Balmoral is now offering the Papini brand of polos, sweats, fleeces and jackets alongside its knitwear. The Papini range is available from stock and in made-to-order styles, and complements Balmoral’s existing styles. Included in the stock range is the Elite 350gsm fleece jacket collection such as the Roma. Balmoral can also manufacture knitwear in matching shades whether for school wear or corporate wear. A new knitted jacket range includes the Iona which features a shaped, semi-fashioned fit, and says the company, the stock Dark Navy and Black styles, as well as bespoke colourways are being used as uniforms for airlines, building societies and retailers.
Intranet at ArgosPublished: 16 November, 2006The team at BTC Group were among a number of preferred suppliers exhibiting their wares at the highly anticipated launch of Argos Retail Groups’ (ARG) new summer catalogue. The event held in the ARG head office Atrium provided the perfect setting for a number of key suppliers to highlight their products and services to ARG staff and proved to be the ideal setting for BTC Group to showcase the launch of the new ARG promotional merchandise intranet site.
Fruit promoPublished: 16 November, 2006Fruit of the Loom is dropping prices in a season-long price promotion on its Raglan and Set-In Sweats, effective immediately. The promotion applies to adult and children’s sizes, in white and all colours.
- New promosPublished: 16 November, 2006
Listawood has recently launched many new products just in time for the Christmas rush. As one of the largest suppliers of mousemats and USB products in Europe, Listawood’s product selection is ever increasing.
Melissa ChevinPublished: 16 November, 2006Senator Pens has appointed Melissa Chevin as marketing manager. She joins from the Sweet Concepts Group, having previously been a brand manager with Kodak. Andrew Hill, Senator Pens managing director says: "Melissa brings us a wealth of skills, knowledge and expertise. We will make great use of her experience in planning and executing campaigns."
- Quayside coupPublished: 16 November, 2006
JHK clothing has appointed the Quayside Group as its exclusive UK distributor.
Linda PainterPublished: 16 November, 2006Rowlinson, the specialist schoolwear supplier to the independent sector, has appointed Linda Painter as director of marketing with responsibility for marketing communications.
- TRUTEX at P+P 2007Published: 16 November, 2006
TRUTEX the UK's leading independent brand of schoolwear have confirmed their stand at Printwear & Promotion 2007.
In addition to Trutex and with just four months to go before the opening day – all of the UK’s major distributors have now confirmed their stands, these include, Absolute Apparel, American Apparel, BTC, Livingstone International, Pencarrie, Prestige Leisurewear, Ralawise, Result and UK Leisurewear in addition to European distributors to the UK market JHK Traders and Hanes Brands.
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