INDUSTRY NEWS
New president announced
D
ainippon Screen has appointed Brian Filler as President of Screen
Europe. Brian joined Screen in 1981 in sales, became managing director of Screen UK in 2000 and vice president of Screen Europe in 2010. He has been closely involved with Screenʼs evolution from a leading developer and supplier of imagesetters to platesetter technology company leading supplier of digital print-on- demand technology. His in- depth knowledge and management of the company, its products and pan-EMEA distribution have been instrumental in Screenʼs success.
Dainippon Screen says: "We are very pleased that Brian Filler is leading Screen Europe. His knowledge of the company, our technology and his strategic track record makes him the right candidate to oversee the companyʼs future expansion across Europe.”
Ethical approval for Fu Fu thread
Y
our Embroidery Services Ltd has announced the renewal of the Oeko-Tex certification for Fu Fu embroidery thread.
Fu Fu thread has a history stretching back some 35 years. All manufacturing processes are performed in- house to ensure that thread quality meets AATCC (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists), JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards) and ISO (International Organisation of Standardisation) standards. They also use independent, international testing laboratories for colour fastness tests to ensure independent evaluation of their products. To achieve Oeko-Tex certification the manufacturing process must use no environmentally harmful products and carcinogens. Fu Fu not only meets the Oeko-Tex standard but also those implemented by various high profile countries. ■ Visit
www.yesltd.co.uk
| 10 | February 2013
A colossal 2013 offering from AWDis’ Just Hoods
NEW FOR KIDS: Just Hoods’ Kids Electric Sweat, far left, and the new kids’ version of the Varsity Jacket.
H
aving introduced six new styles in the second half of 2012, Just Hoods by AWDis, the market leading hoodies firm, introduced a further eight in January, meaning that there are now 33 styles in 1705 options, easily the marketʼs biggest collection. Each new addition is targeted at a new niche highlighted by customers. The success of the Varisty Jacket, introduced last year, has resulted in a new Kids Varsity Jacket arriving this month. A completely new departure is the charcoal grey body and contrast sleeves, metal zipped Retro Zoodie trending along with the Varsity Jackets In the same knockout 10 colours. The Heather Zoodie went down so well a year ago, along came the Girlie and Unisex Heather Sweats in mid year and now they are joined by the Heather Hoodie and Kids Heather Zoodie. Mid year additions of Girlie and Unisex
SAVINGS: Earn points to make savings on vinyl and flock.
Heather Sweats plus ¼ and full zip Sweats caused such a sensation that they are now joined by both Adult and Kids Electric Sweats, rounding out Just Hoodsʼ six-piece sweat collection. The Varsity Zoodie, which has new colours, also now has a sibling, the Kids Varsity Zoodie in six versions. And finally, there is the in demand College
Cuffed Jogpants to go alongside the existing Kids version.
In addition to the new products, 16 further size or colour versions have been added to existing styles. Just Hoods by AWDis is only available from the following distributors: PenCarrie 0800 252248 or 0800 220955; Prestige Leisure UK 0800 652 1234; Ralawise 08002 212 180 or Ralawise Ireland 1 800 599 599. ■ For more information visit
www.justhoods.co.uk
Points mean pounds for Cottonridge customers
C
ottonridge, the hoodies brand, has introduced a loyalty scheme to customers to help them save money on their transfer vinyl and flock.
All customers will earn one Cottonridge point for every £10 spent with the Hooded Top Company, and each point will save 25% off a metre of Cottonridge vinyl and flock, which is equivalent to a £1 per metre saving. The new vinyl and flock is competitively priced and when redeeming points it saves another £1 per metre.
Customers who have purchased Cottonridge goods since January 1 will already have collected points that they can use to purchase vinyl and flock.
They can visit
www.cottonridge.co.uk/points to check out how many points they have earned and how much they can save. Samples can also be requested. ■ For more information call 01543 278 558 or visit
www.cottonridge.co.uk
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
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