Golden Finishes has become the latest UK manufacturer to join the Made in Britain network. Golden Finishes proudly manufactures all its promotional textiles in-house in its Caerphilly office. With overseas restrictions and delays in place it is more important than ever to support UK based businesses. Being produced in-house the …
Read More »USB2U invests £70k to increase UK capacity
During the last 18 months, Northampton-based USB2U has invested £100,000 in production, and will now invest an additional £70,000 in new printers to increase UK capacity. USB2U, which specialises in branded tech and smartphone promotional products, is increasing its already significant stock holding, printing and engraving capacity in the UK …
Read More »Contractors hand over upgraded HQ to Wild Thang
On Friday, February 14, Frank Rogers Building Contractors handed over the new build offices of Wild Thang’s upgraded headquarters. Andrew Dwerryhouse, managing director, said: “This represents a major step forward for the business and it is amazing to see this investment start to come to fruition. When you embark on …
Read More »Rowlinson Knitwear transforms the lives of its overseas workers
An independent survey by social impact company 60 Decibels has revealed that Rowlinson Knitwear is transforming the lives of its overseas workers in Bangladesh. Commissioned by the UK Department for International Development and the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), 60 Decibels conducted 214 telephone interviews with workers at New Horizon Bangladesh, …
Read More »Roland DG TrueVIS upgrade delivers ink savings of up to 20%
Owners of Roland’s TrueVIS SG and VG Series can now receive 50% of a conversion kit when they upgrade their current TrueVIS device to new TR2 ink. In addition to this, from the moment of the upgrade, users will be able to benefit from ink savings of up to 20%. …
Read More »GFORCE creates all-new uniform for national roller derby team
GFORCE Sportswear has renewed its association with England’s men’s roller derby team and has revamped their uniforms ready for the 2020 World Cup in July. The sponsorship package includes 66 shirts for the squad, which have been designed with help from players and team manager Chrissy Andrews. Ms Andrews said: …
Read More »Largest survey of school uniform prices reveals £100 basket cost
Following the largest survey of school uniform costs in the UK, The Schoolwear Association has found the average cost of compulsory school uniform and sportswear items is £101.19 per pupil. The Schoolwear Association surveyed a range of retailers from across the country that supply 11.9% of all state secondary schools in England …
Read More »Craghoppers supports English Heritage with £1m worth of outerwear
Craghoppers has announced a three-year partnership with English Heritage and will provide £1 million worth of outerwear for the charity’s 3,700 staff and volunteers. Often working at ruined castles and abbeys, stone circles and stately homes, English Heritage staff and volunteers are exposed to the elements on a daily basis …
Read More »Drytac opens new office and warehouses in the US
Drytac has opened a new office in Richmond, Virginia and two new warehouses in Northern New Jersey and Atlanta, Georgia, to improve service for customers. The new office will be staffed by Drytac’s knowledgeable customer service and technical team, while the new warehouses additional space for Drytac’s extensive product range. …
Read More »Livingstone International recruits new sourcing manager
Christopher Roy has joined Livingstone International as sourcing manager. Mr Roy has a wealth of experience in sourcing garments globally and having lived in Asia for over 10 years has a large database of contacts available to expand Livingstone’s sourcing capabilities. He said: “I am delighted to have joined the …
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