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INDUSTRY NEWS
New speciality pallets division announced by Graphic Parts
Graphic Parts International Inc, which guidance on resurfacing pallets, or
manufactures replacement pallets for GPI’s in-house technicians will handle
most makes and models of foreign the task for you.
and domestic, manual and automatic The company also manufactures
textile printing machines, has created retrofit kits for converting your
a new division to meet demand for present pallets to the Stay-Flat
pallets designed for specialty aluminum pallets. This prevents
applications. delaminating and warping, which can
GPI’s Stay Flat pallets can be made to be the result of excessive flash curing
any size or shape, with or without or moisture buildup.
specially formulated heat-resistant GPI also manufactures parts for all
rubber surfaces. screen printing equipment, with a
“We’ve had requests for round large inventory of parts usually
pallets, glove-shaped pallets, special shipped within 24 hours or less. For
pallets for printing bags, even pallets made-to-order products, the delivery
that can flip over to print both sides time may be up to 48 hours. Service
of an item,” said president, Michael and parts meet or exceed all OEM
Green. “Our new Specialty Pallets specifications.
Division and our highly skilled and For more information email
experienced engineers are available We’ll even advise you on how to configuration.”
sales@gpiparts.com or visit
to handle just about any request. handle an especially difficult printing GPI also offers pallet rubber and
www.gpiparts.com
Phil has a way with Wii Beechfield’s Little Green Book
The Little Green Book, a promotional products
four page leaflet/mailer, made from
gives an overview of the environmentally
new Eco-Options responsible, sustainable
products from the fabrics; the Eco-Option
BagBase, Beechfield range answers that
Headwear, Quadra and demand directly. The
Westford Mill Little Green Book will
collections from help our customers to
Beechfield Brands, offering planet communicate the range of products
friendly solutions to all your that are now available. “Any business
promotional bag and headwear that is using or supplying organic
requirements. cotton garments, or corporate
Inside, you’ll find army and baseball promotional apparel made from other
caps, shoppers and totes, backpacks environmentally friendly fabrics, now
and messengers, plus gymsacs and has ‘the option’ to add
reporter bags. complementary headwear and bags as
Launched this year, the Eco-Option part of a cost-effective ‘green product
Jim Nicol (right) of TheMagicTouch congratulates PSM’s Phil Stone products are made in a variety of package’.”
ecologically sound, sustainably The Little Green Book is free from the
Phil Stone of PSM in Banbury was consistent service, service that produced fabrics. BagBase, Beechfield, Quadra and
crowned TheMagicTouch/Ralawise TheMagicTouch and Ralawise can Beechfield Brands’ managing director, Westford Mill websites. Visit
regional Wii bowling champion at the offer.” Roger McHugh, said: “We are noticing
www.caps-bags.com to access all of
recent “Open House” event. TheMagicTouch used this event to a steady increase in the demand for the sites.
More than 65 account holders visit introduce new live online technical
TheMagicTouch’s Dunstable support where by taking control of
showrooms for the two day event customers’ PCs, any technical or The name is Bond…
which showcased the latest software issues can be dealt with
developments. It was also an instantly. Lindsey Bond has joined BTC Group’s look after our clients and we are
opportunity for distributor Ralawise Since its launch, the system has taken 58 strong promotional merchandise therefore delighted to welcome
to show some of the new brands and technical support to a new level. team as account manager at their Lindsey on board.”
styles introduced for 2009. Carl added: “The Wii idea was just offices in Hayes, near London. BTC Group, established in 1977,
Carl Newbury, TMT general manager, some fun, but once visitors were Lindsey has been working in the specialises in market leading
said: “This is the third event this year aware of netbooks, cameras and industry for 23 years and has a promotional and merchandising
where we have seen new and photo frames as prizes, it ended up wealth of experience supplying some initiatives, with a full service in-house
existing customers. It’s great to listen getting pretty serious, in a nice way!” of the world’s largest brands as well resource including screen printing,
and understand their needs and Further regional events are planned as extensive product knowledge. embroidery, design and merchandise
aspirations during these challenging from September onwards. Senior Marketing Manager Jon Birrell programmes with warehousing and
times. The overriding conclusion is Contact TheMagicTouch or Ralawise said: “It was important that we fulfilment.
that clients and end users want good for more information. recruited the best in the industry to Visit
www.btcgroup.co.uk
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