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Banner is setting new standards for transparency with the launch of its annual sustainability report. Taking a holistic approach, the report sets out ambitious commitments to tackling climate change, supporting ethical trading and promoting community involvement. Glenn Leech, CEO of Banner, said: “Being transparent is the best way to drive …

Drytac has further bolstered its EMEA team with the promotion of Phil Webster to the role of head of industrial sales (EMEA), and the appointment of Stephen Ridyard as technical manager, UK. Mr Webster’s promotion to his new role recognises the impact he has had since joining the company in …

On March 26, Fluid Branding announced the acquisition of Reflex Marketing and Promotions, combining forces to further grow the business and client base. Having built a highly successful merchandise business over the last 25 years, owner of Reflex Marketing and Promotions, Jon Walke, said: “It’s been an amazing journey with …

Norm Hullinger has been named as Bella+Canvas’ chief operating officer. Most recently, Mr Hullinger was CEO at alphabroder, one of the largest wholesale apparel distributors in the US promotional products industry, a role he held since 2012. Before becoming CEO, Mr Hullinger served as alphabroder’s COO for 10 years, following …

In an article which featured in Innovation in Textiles in March, Coloreel’s innovative embroidery solution was noticed for how it unlocks business’ sustainability potential. The article focused on various members of the Textile Machinery Association of Sweden and their contribution to Scandinavia’s Textiles 4.0 circular revolution. Coloreel’s technology enables the …

Sophie Kinchin has joined the team at Grahame Gardner as the company’s new product development co-ordinator. Ms Kinchin has a background in fashion design. She started her own brand before developing socks and hosiery for a supplier to high street stores and then moved into childrenswear and womenswear for a …

AWDis Brands has introduced a series of handy print guides for garment decorators. The guides can be found in the Resources section on each individual brand’s website. Each guide explains more about how your chosen embellishment method may work on various AWDis fabrics. Plus, each AWDis style is now labelled …

ArtSystems has been chosen by HP to bring the company’s growing range of wide format media with ColorPRO Technology into the UK and Ireland. Media with ColorPRO Technology is renowned for delivering outstanding colour excellence on HP Latex printers. This new range will be promoted within ArtSystems’ long established and …

David Luke has announced it will operate within a new group structure to enable its portfolio of brands to realise their growth potential. The name of the David Luke Group will change to The Parently Group, as the parent company to David Luke, Grass & Air and Juco. This name …

Leading tools supplier and distributor, Toolstream, has appointed James Whitaker and Laura Cansfield as marketing director and head of workwear respectively. Both Mr Whitaker and Ms Cansfield join from Dickies Workwear, where they also supported the company’s sister brand, Timberland PRO. During his time at Dickies, Mr Whitaker was responsible …