Industry News NEWS IN BRIEF
l England entered Step 4 of the Prime Minister’s roadmap out of lockdown on July 19. This means almost all legal restrictions on social contact have now been removed, including the legal requirement to wear face coverings in enclosed public places. l Alexandra Workwear has been announced as the headline sponsor of this year’s RCN Nursing Awards. Tina Graves, senior director of commercial sales and business operations, said: “Alexandra has been designing and making nursing uniforms and scrubs for more than 150 years and we could not be more proud of this generation of nurses.” l William Turner Schoolwear has launched an upgraded website that is packed with new features, including a media hub, live stock levels, delivery tracking and much more. l Coloreel has been nominated for the prestigious Encouragement for Action 2021 award in the category of Fashion Innovation. Mattias Nordin, CEO, said: “This confirms that our technology for digital colouring of thread on demand, that creates sustainable and creative fashion details, is a true innovation that supports the textile and fashion industries efforts to reduce the environmental impact.” l From this month, employers will now have to contribute 20% towards any furloughed staff members’ salaries. The government will pay 60% of salaries up to £1,875. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is due to end on September 31. l Alexandra Workwear sold over 200 million units of PPE worldwide during the last year. This was primarily provided to the NHS and healthcare industry for distribution to COVID testing centres, hospitals, care homes, opticians, dentists and other facilities. l To celebrate the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, on Friday, July 23 The Pen Warehouse and Snap Products held a socially distanced lunchtime party for staff members. Employees were thanked for their hard work and commitment during the pandemic.
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Avient acquires MagnaColours
vient Corporation has acquired MagnaColours for $48 million. MagnaColours’ materials will join Avient’s existing specialty inks portfolio, alongside brands such as Wilflex and Rutland.
Robert M. Patterson, chairman, president and CEO, Avient, said: “Magna represents an important investment in sustainable solutions, as brand owners seek alternatives to legacy technologies. We are thrilled to have Magna join Avient. We expect our collective inks portfolio will grow substantially as the threat of COVID subsides, people can safely attend sporting and other live events
in person, and travel increases.” Tom Abbey, chairman of Magna, added: “While growing Magna, I had a goal to revolutionise the industry and promote sustainable options – our proven technology accomplishes that. With Avient, I have found a leader aligned with our sustainability values to take us to the next level and truly globalise the business. Avient was the clear choice, and I’m thrilled for Magna to begin its next chapter.” Magna’s portfolio of water-based ink products offers sustainability benefits and unique characteristics without compromising performance.
Show dates and venues confirmed for the Big Promotional Trade Show
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he Big Promotional Trade Show has confirmed that the programme of exhibitions and roadshows will return for autumn 2021 and spring 2022. Entitled Bring it back to live! and showcasing many of the industry’s leading companies, the Big Promotional Trade Show exhibitions will feature 60 of the top suppliers of promotional merchandise and services from the UK and Ireland at conveniently located venues. The autumn events, entitled The Big New Products Trade Show, will major on the thousands of new products and ranges launched into the industry for this key selling period and during lockdown as a whole.
Visitor registration is now open for all shows. Dates and venues are as follows: • September 22, 2021 – London Epsom – The Big New Products Trade Show The Oaks Hall, Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom Downs, Surrey
• September 29, 2021 – Manchester – The Big New Products Trade Show The Manchester Suite, Manchester United Football Club, Sir Matt Busby Way, Manchester
Roland DG welcomes new head of the Academy R
ichard Barrow is the new head of the Roland DG Academy and Creative Centres.
With over 20 years in the industry, Mr Barrow brings a wealth of product and application knowledge to the table, specialising in workflows, colour management, ink technologies and large format printing. Wanting to face a new
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challenge and work directly with end-users, resellers and partners, the role at the Academy fits Mr Barrow’s aspirations. Mr Barrow has always enjoyed working to the benefit of the end-user, and will harness this as he continues to build, support and innovate the offerings of the Roland DG Academy and Creative Centres.
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
• October 21, 2021 – London Elstree – Promotional Showcase & friends The Inspiration Suite, The Village Hotel Watford/ Elstree, Centennial Park, Elstree
• March 10, 2022 – Glasgow – The Big Promotional Trade Show
The Argyle Suite, Glasgow Crowne Plaza Hotel , Congress Road, Glasgow
• March 16, 2022 – Dublin – The Big Promotional Trade Show
The Ballroom, Red Cow Moran Hotel, 22 Naas Road, Fox-And-Geese, Dublin
• April 13, 2022 – Manchester – The Big Promotional Trade Show
The Manchester Suite, Manchester United Football Club, Sir Matt Busby Way, Manchester
• April, 27 2022 – Surrey – The Big Promotional Trade Show The Esher Hall, Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Road, Esher Visitors to the shows will experience a comprehensive range of products and services providing the latest innovative ideas and marketing solutions available to the industry.
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