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Stormtech celebrates 40 years in 2017 T


his year sees Stormtech celebrate the milestone of 40 years of business operations. The company started as a sporting goods import business back in 1977 and later evolved into a promotional products company supplying 'beer gear' to the top breweries at the top. Gradually its product offering expanded to include technical apparel, bags and accessories.


Company founder and CEO, Blake Annable, said: “In the mid-80s, promotional products consisted primarily of T shirts and ball caps with logos on them. We wanted to offer businesses more sophistication and technicality in our product offerings, which ultimately led to the development of the first branded jacket with a fleece liner that could be zipped into a waterproof breathable shell. It was based on a highly successful product in the ski industry, but we wanted to produce it for companies looking for a more premium jacket.”


With its head office located in


Vancouver, British Columbia, Stormtech boasts over 140 employees across all office locations including Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London, and Brisbane. The Vancouver facility also acts as the global distribution centre with over 250,000sq ft that stocks over 600 styles with a total SKU base of 22,000. The business remains family-run, with key family members involved in the business. Mr Annable added: "It gives me tremendous pride to see the passion for Stormtech in my family and their willingness to work hard and learn all facets of the business. They are all very resourceful and customer-focused – critical factors in this business. In an environment where other major suppliers are being merged or bought by private equity groups, there is a nostalgia for family owned businesses. We receive a lot of positive feedback about that.”


New product designer tool from Xpres


Blake Annable


Allan + Bertram celebrates success at National Calendar Awards


A


t the National Calendar Awards in


January, Allan + Bertram walked away with a hat-trick of awards.


It is the second year in a row that the Cuffley-based calendar


manufacturer has won Excellence in Photography, this time for its Untamed calendar, which features shots of natures most majestic creatures. Allan + Bertram was also awarded trophies for corporate


T


he new Product Designer feature from Xpres allows you to decorate the best-selling Xpres products with your own customised designs.


The tool enables you to add your own text and images and when youre finished, simply download or print the artwork for your customers. A step-by-step video has been produced and is available to view online.


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calendars featuring scenic and landscape shots as well as the natural world.


Allan + Bertram’s brand director, Stuart Bennett, with the award for Excellence in Photography


Managing director, Andrew Bennett, said: “Allan + Bertram calendars are renowned for their design excellence and stunning imagery. Our team works exceptionally hard to source only world-class pictures from the most talented photographers. “We are delighted that the National Calendar Awards has


officially recognised that our unique selection of images for every title, combined with perfection of design and exquisite finishing, ensure each and every one has the wow factor makes our calendars stand out from the rest.”


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