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INDUSTRY NEWS
Printers are innovating their way out of recession – FESPA
FESPA’s second Economy Survey adding products to their portfolio, expect recovery to previous levels by community is polarised, with 21.1%
shows that the wide format printing and 60.6% entering new markets. the end of 2010. experiencing no loss in business
community is moving on from the The second Economy Survey was Conversely, the Survey clearly activity and another 20.7% showing
defensive survival tactics of 2009, conducted by FESPA in the fourth summarises the impact of the a decline of 25% or more.
using innovative and proactive sales quarter of 2009, in partnership with downturn in the wide format market. Manufacturers and resellers report
and operational strategies to improve global research experts InfoTrends. Some 93.1% of the 217 respondents the same average decline as print
its business fortunes moving into It shows that the community’s agree that there has been an service providers (PSPs), underscoring
2010. outlook entering 2010 is broadly economic downturn in the industry, the industry’s tightly connected
Some 70.2% of respondents had optimistic. More than a fifth of the with 56.4% viewing 2009 as the supply chain.
used new products or processes in respondents questioned at the end of worst year they have ever seen. The competitive landscape is in a
their operations to help them through 2009 thought the market was already The mean level of business decline state of flux, with 65.6% of those
the economic downturn, with 61.5% recovering, and more than half reported is 15%; however, the surveyed reporting that competitors
had consolidated or gone out of
Garment decoration hall features at show
business, 43.1% indicating that
competitors are moving into other
markets or offering new services,
A new "show within a show", dominated by the screen printing Charlie’s Hub is the place for visitors 33% experiencing new competition
focusing on garment decoration will process, which still offers unique to find world renowned garment from other segments of the printing
feature at this year's FESPA (June 22 flexibility, creativity and productivity printing expert Charlie Taublieb. He industry, and 22% seeing customers
– 26 June, Messe Munich. for garment producers. In that will provide practical demonstrations take some wide format work in
Called FESPA Fabric, it has been respect FESPA, with its deep screen and valuable insight to help printers house.
conceived to give textile print heritage, is the natural home for an hone their techniques and get the Price pressure is also unrelenting,
professionals, garment producers, event focused on garment most out of their equipment to with 60.6% being price compared
fashion technicians, retailers and decoration, and our show has always produce high quality printed fabric more frequently by new and existing
apparel brand owners access to the attracted a sizeable global audience products. Garment guru and owner customers.
latest sector news and from this market.” of T-Shirt Biz International, Scott Along with service and market
developments, and a chance to see Fabric Live! is a daily fashion show Fresener will be delivering garment expansion and new sales strategies,
the innovative techniques, at FESPA Fabric, featuring show decoration master classes every day. the survey points to a gradual refocus
technologies and consumables that sponsors Falk & Ross and Gildan. A To find out more about FESPA Fabric on developing and retaining ‘human
will help them differentiate and add live commentary will provide expert visit the show microsite at capital’.
value to their products while insights into the textiles, inks and www.fespafabric.com. For general Around 23% of respondents have
optimising productivity and processes involved, and the audience information about FESPA’s flagship expanded their sales force, and
profitability. will have a chance to network with global 2010 event, visit the main talent retention would seem to be a
FESPA director Marcus Timson said: industry insiders at the Fabric Bar event web site at priority in anticipation of an eventual
“Garment decoration is heavily within the Fabric Live! area. www.fespa2010.com upturn.
Newman joins
OBITUARY
Roland DG
UK board
Industry stalwart Arthur Gunn
loses his battle with cancer
Brett Newman has been appointed to Those who have been involved with the embroidery industry for a few years
the board of Roland DG UK as may well know the name of Arthur Gunn who has sadly passed away after
technical director. He will be suffering for some time with cancer.
responsible for dealer and customer Arthur had been around sewing machines for a considerable part of his life
relations in the sign and graphics and he brought his skills into embroidery for the last 15 or so years of his
market, all technical services working life when he joined Geoffrey E Macpherson Ltd.
including RolandCare maintenance He became an integral part of the technical workshop team which was
support, and product management responsible for training many young mechanics to a high skill level. As the
and development. workshop foreman he was not only responsible for training the new
Roland DG’s managing director, Jerry apprentices but he also oversaw the quality control for machines.
Davies, said: “Brett has been He was part of the team led by Roy Burton (now managing director of Your
instrumental in Roland DG's success He joined Roland in 2001 and Embroidery Services Ltd) that brought PDI (pre delivery inspection) to the
and his knowledge, enthusiasm and progressed quickly from his role as fore and made it an important part of the technical support process.
ability is widely known and respected an engineer to print product Roy Burton said: “It was with great sadness that I learnt of Arthur’s death. I
within the company and the industry. manager. More recently his role has worked closely with him at Macphersons and we became good friends. He
This promotion not only recognises been head of product management. was a key part of the team and someone that could be relied on. His
Brett’s past achievements, but that Brett said: “Roland has always been knowledge and skill levels were of the highest calibre and he was definitely
he outwardly represents Roland’s a reflection of its people, its products one of the old school technicians. We all held him in very high esteem.”
values, and has skills that the and its passion for the markets and Even after his retirement many of the processes that Arthur instigated, or
business requires to maintain its customers it serves. I feel very proud helped to instigate, still continued and, indeed, are still being used today
continued growth.” and privileged to have been part of ensuring that customers receive the best possible service. Apart from his love
Brett made his first impact on the Roland’s growth, and I look forward for his family and of the industry, Arthur also had a passion for football and
industry almost 15 years ago when a to making my contribution to its was an avid supporter of Nottingham Forest.
Roland dealership relocated to the future and its continuing success in Arthur leaves a wife Elle and a son Steve.
village where Brett lived at the time. my new role.” Tony Whitmore
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