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Ayrshire-based knitwear manufacturer Balmoral Knitwear closed its doors for the last time on Monday, February 19, following a difficult period. A total of 43 people have lost their jobs as a result of the closure of the 123-year-old textile factory. A statement from liquidator RSM said: “The need for organisations …

Directa Plus has launched two new textile collections containing the company’s Graphene Plus (G+). The first is the launch of the Ski Winter 2018/19 collection with Colmar, a high-end sports and activewear company. The new collection marks the third winter range with Directa Plus and consists of 31 garments incorporating …

Epson has been recognised as a global innovator for the seventh consecutive year by Clarivate Analytics. Those named in the list exhibit consistently strong performance in successfully obtaining rights to their innovation, seeking wide protection and global markets for potentials products and services based on that innovation and are recognised …

This year sees Custom Planet mark its 10th anniversary, after a decade of successful trading and growth. The Tyneside-based business was founded in 2008 by university friends Andrew Dark and John Armstrong during their studies. Over the years the business has gone from strength to strength, achieving a recent turnover …

The British Association for Print & Communications (BAPC) has awarded TheMagicTouch with the coveted Supplier of the Year 2017 title. At the special luncheon held on February 7, TheMagicTouch collected the award and in attendance was the company’s owners, brother and sister, Jim and Alison Nicol. The awards recognise outstanding …

This year sees Just Hoods by AWDis celebrate its 10th anniversary. The team chose to mark this occasion with a birthday cake at Printwear & Promotion LIVE! last month. Just Hoods was the first All We Do Is brand launched back in 2008 with just one style in 30 colours. …

In recent months, Product Zone has donated T shirts and hats to two charities which are close to the company’s heart. The first donation of T shirts was made to UK Aid for Deprived Children – a charity that was set up to help victims of the Chernobyl disaster. Office …

Today sees the launch of Roland DG’s new series of webinars, which aim to provide a convenient and useful tool for industry professionals looking to learnt more about print, 3D design, engraving software or applications. Webinar attendees will have the Roland DG Academy and Creative Centre manager Joe Wigzell as …

Dickies Workwear is calling on tradesmen to reveal their oldest and most reliable items of workwear in a competition celebrating the brand’s reputation for clothing that stands the test of time. To be in with a chance of winning a £100 Dickies Workwear voucher, tradesmen are being asked to share …

Screen printers are encouraged to make the switch to environmentally sensitive water-based products through a new initiative launched by MagnaColours. The Make the Switch programme sets out a 10-step process, which includes an equipment audit, an invitation to the Magna HQ and product samples and testing. As well as this, …