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Erreà expands printing capabilities with seven Mimaki installations I
talian sportswear brand Erreà has expanded its textile printing capabilities by installing seven new Mimaki printers.
Among the systems added were three Tiger600-1800TS and four TS330-1600; all of which have been brought in to replace the fleet of 28 digital printers already installed. This major upgrade marks a significant step forward in Erreà’s production strategy, enabling the company to streamline its printing infrastructure while improving efficiency, colour consistency and overall production control. By combining the industrial productivity of the Tiger600-1800TS with the agility of the TS330-1600, Erreà can switch between volume-driven production and customised jobs, while ensuring stable colour reproduction and consistent print quality across machines and production sites.
Angelo Gandolfi, founder and CEO of Erreà, said: “Quality and innovation have always been a core value for
Erreà since the company was founded. “This is why we decided to take a decisive step forward and rethink our printing operations. After carefully analysing the solutions available on the market, we identified Mimaki as the partner best able to meet our needs – not only in terms of technology, but also for its ability to support us throughout this
Headwear earns EcoVadis Gold rating H
eadwear has been awarded a Gold rating by EcoVadis, placing the business among the top global performers for environmental, social and ethical standards.
The recognition reflects groupwide ESG progress across Headwear’s international operations, with assessment data drawn from its global network. EcoVadis evaluates companies across four key areas: environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
Headwear said the rating builds on an established sustainability framework, including SEDEX-audited manufacturing, an expanding eco product range using recycled and organic materials, and core lines certified to Oeko-Tex Standard 100. Company leadership highlighted the award as a milestone in its ongoing sustainability journey, emphasising a
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commitment to continuous improvement and responsible growth.
As sustainability demands increase across the promotional products and printwear supply chain, the recognition positions Headwear as a strong performer in ESG while reinforcing its long-term focus on transparency and environmental responsibility.
Erreà expands has expanded its printing capabilities transformation.”
Hybrid Services’ sales director, Andy Gregory, commented: “The installation of a raft of production dye sublimation hardware at Erreà is a great example of how Mimaki’s latest solutions can make an effective transition to localised production in the sportswear and apparel sector.”
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Girls Who Print holds Print HERstory Month
irls Who Print held its latest rendition of Print HERstory Month in March.
The annual initiative amplifies women’s voices across the printing and graphic communications industry by creating industry visibility and highlighting the actions women take to advance their careers.
Girls Who Print applied this framework through its International Women’s Day Conference theme, MAKE YOUR MOVE, extending it into the Print HERstory Month Q&A to encourage reflection on action, progress, and next steps in print careers. Deborah Corn, executive director of Girls Who Print, said: “Print HERstory Month is about action and visibility. When women step forward and share their stories, they make their work, leadership, and expertise visible to the industry.”
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