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l Roland DG has conducted a Europe-wide study on the garment printing industry. The study found that corporate ESG is driving a sustainability boom currently. To read the results of the study in full visit
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk. l Daniel Hummel has joined ColorGATE as the company’s new chief technology officer. He said: “Industrial digital printing is a new subject area for me, and I hope that I can generate new ideas with a fresh view – not only for ColorGATE, but also for the RIP and colour management technology as a whole.” l Christophe Aussenac has been inaugurated as FESPA’s 18th president at an assembly of FESPA’s national Associations. He replaces outgoing president Christian Duyckaerts. The presidential term runs for three years. l On Monday, November 8, Brian Hayward, director at PAGE Partnership, visited The Pen Warehouse and Snap Products with a small group of catalogue members for their annual meet up. The day involved a tour and a company update. l ArtSystems has launched a brand- new Virtual Demo Suite, allowing customers to experience in-depth product demonstrations from the comfort of their own offices. The virtual demo suite makes it even easier for customers to gain an insight into the wide array of high-quality products and services available from ArtSystems. l Drytac has announced the global availability of its seven-year durable Polar Premium Clear permanent polymeric PVC ink-jet media and seven-year durable Weathershield polymeric PVC overlaminating film. These solutions have been available in Europe for a number of years, and are now available for a wider global audience. l On Friday, October 29, The Pen Warehouse and Snap Products hosted a spooky bake off, a spooky face off and a charity bake sale to raise money for Frimley Health
Charity. The day was filled with delicious treats, and was a fantastic way to support a charity close to the team’s hearts.
| 10 | December 2021
Rishi Sunak opens Northallerton-based Corporate Trade Supplies’ new premises
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n Tuesday, November 9, Rishi Sunak, MP for Richmond in Yorkshire, officially opened the new premises of Corporate Trade Supplies (CTS) UK.
CTS, which specialises in personalised uniforms and workwear, recently moved into new offices and a warehouse at Mile House Business Park in Northallerton. Mr Sunak praised CTS for the company’s successful expansion and its flexibility and ingenuity in dealing with the challenges created by the global pandemic. He said: “It was a real privilege to visit CTS and to see how the company is expanding and responding to the challenges and opportunities in its competitive sector.
“Showing tremendous Yorkshire resilience and imagination, CTS are an excellent example of a company which is
The CTS team welcomed their local MP. Rishi Sunak, to the opening of their new premises
determined to make a difference. It was a pleasure to open the company’s new premises and I shall be following their progress with interest.”
Rishi Sunak watches as Veronica Kharsa prints his personalised hoodie
CTS managing director Howard Gill said it was a great honour for the company that their local MP had opened the company’s new premises and to see at first hand CTS’s brand-new and sophisticated direct to garment machine, which has revolutionised the printing process. He added: “We know he likes hoodies – so we created one especially for him on our smart DTG machine, with Sunak 11 on the back. He was really touched by our present and promised to wear it as soon as he could, though probably not in the House of Commons.” The new HQ comprises extensive warehouse and distribution facilities and also plays host to a talented internal artwork, design and production team. CTS’s clients include Sports Direct, Eddie Stobart, Bunzl, Heck and the MOD at Catterick.
Coloreel receives a Quality Innovation Award C
oloreel has been awarded a Quality Innovation Award in the category ‘Circular economy and carbon
neutrality innovations’, from SIQ, the Swedish Institute for Quality.
The Quality Innovation Award is a co-arrangement between quality institutes in several countries that annually awards companies, organisations, or individuals with innovations that have a clear connection to conscious systems in their work and a clearly identified customer need as a starting point. SIQ, the Swedish Institute for Quality, said:
“The innovation ‘Instant Thread Coloring (ITC)Technology for embroidery and textile industry’, is an excellent example of how innovation, technology and environmental awareness can make the world a better place. The innovation is pioneering in that yarn is dyed on site and as needed and the innovation shows the way for the textile industry and other industries that need to take a step towards more sustainable production.” Coloreel will receive its award at a ceremony held on Tuesday, December 14 in Gothenburg.
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