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Snap Products and The Pen Warehouse sponsor the BPMA Sustainability Conference
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nap Products and The Pen Warehouse were delighted to sponsor the BPMA Sustainability Conference on 8th June. The conference, organised by the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA), brought together industry experts, businesses, and stakeholders to discuss sustainable practices and promote environmental stewardship within the promotional merchandise sector.
The conference served as a platform for industry professionals to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and explore the latest trends in sustainable merchandise. It also marked the official launch of the BPMA’s StepForward Pledge, an
initiative aimed at encouraging and recognising businesses committed to sustainability.
The conference commenced with a Networking Breakfast, allowing participants to engage with their peers and establish valuable connections. The day’s programme included speeches by notable figures and an interactive workshop led by Sarah Duncan, the author of The Sustainable Business Book. The workshop focussed on assessing the industry’s progress in terms of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. Speakers addressed various topics such as certification, recycling, and re-purposing promotional merchandise. Additionally, end user guests provided insights into their expectations of the industry regarding sustainability. The conference concluded with a member discussion panel, where participants shared their learnings and ideas for future sustainable practices. Statement and are actively completing their StepForward Assessment. The company has embraced the opportunity to evaluate their current sustainability practices and identify areas for improvement.
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Graphtec GB appointed as new UK distribution partner for sign & display
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raphtec GB, a leading provider of cutting and printing solutions, has announced that it has been appointed as a UK distributor for Mutoh Europe’s sign and display and UV printer range. This partnership means that Graphtec GB now delivers complete wide format printing and finishing solutions, and ensures comprehensive nationwide coverage for Mutoh.
Graphtec GB’s managing director, Tom Kneale, said: “We are widely recognised across the UK as a top supplier to the wide format graphics production and sign-making industry, of everything except printers. We have been actively researching the market for the right printer partner, and we are very happy to have agreed on this deal with Mutoh Europe. Mutoh is one of the most established and well-known suppliers of wide format printers, with a comprehensive portfolio of cutting-edge, innovative machines and ink technologies.”
Mutoh Europe has an extensive range of sign and display printers that includes entry-level ValueJet machines, a range of XpertJet Pro printers with the new MS51 eco-friendly inks, and the industrial UV-LED flatbed PerformanceJet for high- production printing. They also have an award-winning series of direct-to-object UV Led machines in a range of sizes. Kneale added: “Mutoh has an excellent reputation for its high-quality, reliable, and
innovative printers that cater to a wide range of industries.
“This gives us an extensive range of products that we can offer to our resellers to help them deliver complete wide- format solutions for their customers. This one-stop-shop approach means that the products, installation, training and support can be carried out by one company, adding value, peace of mind and ensuring better service for the end user.” A broad range of Mutoh’s sign and display and direct-to-object printers have been installed at Graphtec GB’s showroom in Wrexham and are available for demonstrations, testing and training. Tom adds, “Our team have spent a lot of time learning all they can about the Mutoh products, and we are now ready to invite our resellers to check them out, test them in action and bring customers to see them. We have appointed a dedicated product manager for the Mutoh range, and we will be in regular communication with our resellers to give them all the help they need to promote the Mutoh range and to win more business.”
WRAP welcomes UKFT project W
RAP is delighted to be a project partner in the UKFT £4 million project to develop
and pilot a pioneering fully-integrated, automated sorting and pre-processing plant for waste textiles towards diverting thousands of tonnes from landfill each year.
WRAP’s CEO Harriet Lamb: Harriet Lamb, CEO WRAP, said: “An automated sorting and pre-processing plant for non-
rewearable textiles will bring us a step closer to commercialised fibre-to-fibre recycling in the UK, and a step away from our reliance on virgin raw materials. Textiles is fourth behind housing, transport, and food in terms of the environmental damage it causes, and this important will help lighten the footprint.” “We’re excited to work with UKFT, Innovate UK and members of our Textiles 2030 voluntary agreement.”
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