INDUSTRY NEWS New director to oversee Blue Max Bannerʼs supply chain B


ruce Freeland (right) has taken up a new board role as operations director at Blue Max Banner, a leading UK supplier of


schoolwear, sportswear, workwear and leisurewear to the trade.


The new position has been created to improve and enhance the operational procedures at the Blue Max Banner Group. Bruce will oversee the complete supply chain, from the moment an order leaves the Far East to its successful delivery to the customer. The position assumes responsibility across several departments including planning, customer service, warehousing and distribution. Bruceʼs most recent role was as general manager operations at Roper Rhodes, a £36 million turnover business specialising in the import of bathroom furniture from the Far East


New service from Mantex


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antex Embroideries have introduced a new service which has been very successful with the major schoolwear companies.


Blazers can be grosgrain ribbon braided in the colour of your choice and almost any colour can be added to the edges, collar, lapels, pockets and sleeves, to customersʼ specifications. The braiding is


professionally stitched to the blazer to produce a high quality finish. The minimum order quantity for braiding is 20 garments. Mantex also offers


embroidery to the left breast pocket using the zip access within the blazers. If this is not available Mantex can offer a pocket conversion, where they use the spare pocket, embroider, re-shape and sew back onto the blazer.


Blazers are steamed after production to eliminate ring marks.


Mantex have also increased production capacity with five new machines, in a staged delivery from January through to March. Production will be increased to 65,000 per week. Mantex predicts that 2013 will be a significant year in the industry as a whole, according to managing director, Perminder Grewall. n For information call Mantex on 01902 425655.


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to the UK retail trade. Blue Max Bannerʼs MD, Nigel Plenderleith, who created the new role for the business explains: “Blue Max Banner is a business that has grown quickly over the past few years, largely through acquisition. Keeping up with the inevitable changes and issues imposed by fast paced growth has been a real challenge. “We believe that this new role, which is entirely focussed on the supply chain, will help us to realise our goals of getting our customer service levels back to where they should be. “Bruce is a great fit for the job, as in his most recent role, he has been managing a supply chain that bears many close similarities to ours.” n For more information visit www.bluemaxbanner.co.uk


Active start to Spring with Daiber bike outfits A


s the weather gets warmer outdoor activities increase and Daiber has the right outfit for every sport and taste. Leading the pack are the new bike outfits for 2013.


At the forefront of the collection is the Ladiesʼ and Menʼs Bike-T Half Zip (JN 451 /452). The sporty bike shirt features CoolDry technology and is breathable, quick-drying


Style JN 452


and ideal for any activity – not only for biking but also for running or Nordic walking. Daiber also has the shorts to match the shirts. For example, the Ladiesʼ Bike Short Tights (JN 462) with ergonomically formed seat padding, featuring Coolmax Silver. The soft and elastic waistband and leg gathers without rubber make the trousers ideal for longer bike tours. You can find more functional


All the garments can be customised by printing or embroidery. n For more information visit www.fusiblesystems.co.uk


UK operation keeps MyKit costs down


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he popular MyKit range from High Profile, will now be exclusively packed, printed and stocked in the UK with lower prices and additional options for further personalisation and enhancements.


Each MyKit pack includes essential ʻmust haveʼ items in a handy and robust plastic casing ideal for travel and fun outdoor activities.


There is also a bespoke MyKit service allowing customers to create their very own packs and include essential items of their choosing relevant to individual and personal needs and requirements. There are currently 34 variations to the sets. Latest additions include Baby, Camping, Bike Repair, Light Sticks, Travellers First Aid and Bee Plasters MyKit packs.


Minimum order quantity is 50. www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk


and trendy sportswear in the 2select 2013 catalogue. Discover the sports world of James & Nicholson with running shirts to jogging pants to functional underwear and Myrtle Beach with functional caps, bandanas, sweatbands and towels.


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