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Soyang Europe secures UK distribution partnership with Platinum Technologies LIYU
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oyang Europe has announced that it has become the official distributor for Platinum
Technologies LIYU (formerly known as LIYU) in Great Britain. The new partnership will drive further growth of Platinum Technologies LIYU printers across England, Scotland and Wales. Soyang Europe will have access to Platinum Technologies LIYU’s entire range of solutions, including the Liyu Signature H3340, the Liyu Platinum KCXL+ flatbed UV printing machine and
the Liyu Platinum PCT LED.
Mark Mashiter, CEO of Soyang Europe, said: “We have been admirers of Platinum Technologies LIYU for some time, and we are delighted to be adding their printers to our portfolio of leading solutions. “Our long-standing relationships and experience working directly with manufacturing partners in China have given us a strong understanding of what customers require in terms of quality, reliability and support. We believe Platinum Technologies LIYU is exceptionally well positioned to meet
(L to R): Erdem Yavuz, general manager of Platinum Technologies LIYU; Mark Mashiter, CEO of Soyang Europe; and Oguz Dincer, CEO at Platinum Technologies LIYU
those demands in the GB market. Oguz Dincer, CEO at Platinum Technologies LIYU, added: “As we sign this new agreement, we have absolute confidence that Soyang Europe is fully committed to our products, customers and mutually beneficial success. This agreement is absolutely a win-win for both parties and – of course – our valued customers.”
William Smith achieves recognition in The Sunday Times W D
illiam Smith Group 1832 has announced it has been named in The Sunday
Times Best Places to Work 2026, achieving recognition in the Medium Organisation category. The national award, developed in partnership with employee engagement platform WorkL, is based on independent employee feedback. Lindsay Hutchinson, head of marketing
at William Smith Group 1832, said: “This recognition means a huge amount to us because it comes directly from our employees. “Our people are at the heart of
William Smith recognised on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 list
everything we do. The knowledge, care and relationships they build with our customers every day are what set William Smith apart, and this award is recognition of the culture we’ve built together.”
Durst invests €20m in new textile printing hub
urst Group has started work on a new €20 million facility dedicated to textile printing.
The new centre will be built in Como, a place renowned for Italy’s textile district and underlines the company’s long-term ambitions in growing the textile decoration market. The new Durst Como hub will focus on the development of inkjet technologies, software, applied research and advanced digital textile printing solutions. The investment follows Durst’s acquisition of inkjet specialist Aleph, which has now been fully integrated into the business, and forms part of the
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company’s strategy to strengthen its position in industrial textile printing. Christoph Gamper, CEO and co-owner of Durst Group, said: “Como has been printing the world’s textiles for generations. We are not here to pass through. We are here to stay. Durst Como is a long-term commitment: European technology, built here, for the world.” The new facility will become Durst’s third development and production site and is expected to play a key role in the company’s fashion and home textile activities.
Durst said it has invested more than €50 million in its textile business over the past
UFABRIK warehouse
12 years and is targeting a doubling of group revenues within the next five years, supported by continued growth in digital textile printing technologies.
The award also highlights the importance of people within a specialist industry where expertise and continuity matter. With many employees building long-term careers at William Smith, the business continues to invest heavily in development, wellbeing, collaboration, and creating opportunities for future growth. As the company continues to
evolve, this recognition reinforces its commitment to maintaining a culture where employees feel connected, empowered, and excited about the future.
Durst Como’s new Italian facility is in the works
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