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Roland DG launches European Level Up Lab workshop R


oland DG has launched its brand new Level Up Lab educational workshop, supporting small businesses and creators to upskill and drive growth across their business. The event which recently debuted at the brand’s creative centre in Barcelona, already has a waiting list for the next event, due to take place in 2024.


There has been a fundamental step change in small business ownership – they don’t play small. Small businesses’, mean big business. Roland DG has been a long supporter of small businesses. From providing free storefront makeovers for struggling high-street retailers across Europe after Covid-19 to launching its VersaSTUDIO desktop solutions, dedicated to enabling hobbyists to turn their passion projects into full-time careers. To mark the next step in its


commitment to supporting creators - both current and next-gen - Roland DG has launched the Level Up Lab, providing a free European training and support


programme that helps creators elevate their creative ideas and customer offerings. The first event was attended by seven small business owners and creators turned social influencers from across Europe including the UK, Spain, Italy, France and Germany. The first-of- its-kind event for the print industry consisted of creative workshops, product demonstrations and discussions with its print and business experts.


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New HQ for Parently Group anchester-based


childrenswear manufacturer The Parently Group has


announced it will relocate to a new three acre site incorporating warehouse and office premises in Bredbury, Stockport in Spring 2024. The relocation follows over 40 years of operation in Manchester city centre and marks an exciting new chapter for the business as Kathryn Shuttleworth, CEO explains.


“Our current site, close to the city centre, is subject to plans for redevelopment and that, along with our site being split across 4 buildings, limiting our capacity to grow, means that it is time to move. We worked with partners in commercial property to find a suitable site and when the facility in Bredbury became available we took the decision to relocate. We expect the move to be transformational for the business,


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like-minded creative professionals including graphic designers, artists, illustrators and art directors for a jam- packed day of inspiration and creativity to help fuel business growth and success. The creators also got the chance to pick their favourite design from their own collection - working with Roland DG’s printing experts, alongside VersaSTUDIO technology - to create new products for their businesses, including apparel and tech accessories.


Drytac appoints Chris Crawford as territory sales


offering us the opportunity to centralise our teams into one cohesive office space along with warehouse efficiencies and significantly increased storage capacity.”


Spanning 60,000 sq ft to house its 60-strong team, the newly named Parently Park occupies a prime spot on the Bredbury Industrial Estate. Work is already underway to transform the warehouse space and offices. Mark Woolgar, managing director of The Parently Group is leading the project of consolidating business operations to drive efficiency across the new site as he explains.


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rytac has announcd the appointment of Chris Crawford as territory sales manager for


the Southwest US.


Based out of Las Vegas, Nevada, Chris will be responsible for Southern California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. He has a wealth of industry knowledge, having worked across both the print and signage markets since 2005. This includes serving in a range of senior positions with various leading print and sign shops, as well as at major print and graphics distributors.


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