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Martin Streets has spent 40 years working in the embroidery industry and is now retiring from his role as stores manager with AJS Embroidery Services. His colleagues have the following to say: “Once you had met Martin Streets you would never forget him! He is an open, likeable, honest, sometimes …

The acquisition of Polyconcept, the parent company of PF Concept, by Charlesbank Capital Partners, marks the end of an 11-year partnership with Investcorp. The 2005 acquisition, which consisted of PF Concept in Europe and Leed’s in the US, saw the formation of Polyconcept. Gene Colleran, chief executive officer for Polyconcept, said: …

The 2016 TES Schools Awards was sponsored by Blue Max Banner with its Orion sportswear brand for the first time. The category selected for the sponsorship was Secondary School of the Year. Stanley Park High School in Surrey was presented with the award by BMB’s chief executive, Nigel Plenderleith. The …

Golden Finishes has appointed Jeremy Aston-Phillips to the position of sales director. He will be responsible for delivering GF’s overall business strategy, with a hands-on approach in all aspects of the company. He will oversee sales, marketing and operations and will work directly with John Sheppard, GF’s CEO. Mr Aston-Phillips …

Gildan Activewear is showing its support for the Jeux du Quebec’s 51st final – Montreal 2016 through merchandise and a financial donation to the Fondation des Jeux du Quebec. As part of Gildan’s sponsorship of the games, the company has been running an in-store promotion within two large pharmacy chains …

As part of Dimensions’ Corporate Social Responsibility policy, the Castle Donington-based apparel company has been working with staff and pupils at a school in Bangladesh for the last four years. During that period the company has encouraged its workforce to raise money through a mix of monthly fun activities, dress …

Building on its growth and the volume of jacquard towels that The Cotton Textile Company weaves for both the corporate markets and also for courses and resorts, the company has taken the decision to stock and distribute plan and embroidered tri-fold golf towels. The Cotton Textile Company’s tri-fold towel is …

Launched at the beginning of July, the new Digital Textile Group will aim to provide seamless distribution and support of marketing leading digital textile products in the Americas. The first manufacturer to work with the DTX Group will be Impressions Technology from Australia, whose GoTx digital textile line will be …

One of the highlights of Gildan’s recently released CSR Report is the results of its 2010-2015 environmental efforts. Gildan’s five-year environmental goals created an organisational mindset focused on uncovering potential opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce Gildan’s environmental footprint. During the five years Gildan achieved the following: A 34% reduction …

On September 16 and 17, ZSK will hold its annual open house exhibition at its headquarters in Krefield, Germany. At the exhibition ZSK will be presenting its embroidery machines for all kinds of working areas and for all business sizes. This includes ZSK’s latest single head, the Sprint 6, and …