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Next Level Apparel seeks international expansion with Stedman acquisition
lue Point Capital Partners and its portfolio company Next Level Apparel have announced the acquisition of Germany-based Stedman, a designer, manufacturer and supplier of premium casual and sportswear blank apparel for the printwear industry.
Since 1953, Stedman has stood for top quality and ethically produced clothing across men’s, women’s and youth apparel – all of which are complementary with NLA’s product collections and reputation for superior quality, fit and style. With a distribution centre in Ghent, Belgium – and a market presence in over 40 countries – Stedman’s international foundation will serve as a critical accelerant to NLA’s strategic geographic expansion in Europe.
Stedman’s general manager, Marcel Schweigert, said: “The team at Stedman is excited to join ranks with Next Level Apparel, a strong partner and the perfect match, thanks to numerous synergistic qualities and values across both companies.
Stedman has been acquired by Next Level Apparel
Stedman has been acquired by Next Level Apparel
“This partnership opens up new growth opportunities for everyone involved, and I am personally thrilled to be part of it, not only as a stakeholder but also as a shareholder.”
Founded in 2003, NLA is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of premium blank apparel for the printwear, retail, brand specialty and
C CMYUK to host three-day Open House event
MYUK has taken delivery of the Mimaki JFX600-2513 UV LED production flatbed printer at its demonstration and training facility in Shrewsbury.
The new dedicated flatbed joins CMYUK’s portfolio of world class print production technology that will be showcased at its three-day Open House event from February 7 to 9.
The Mimaki JFX600-2513
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
Designed to address the high-volume UV flatbed market, the Mimaki JFX600-2513 is engineered for greater industrial speeds and productivity with output up to 200sq m per hour. It does this through the incorporation of 16 print heads that make it the fastest model in Mimaki’s product stable – up to 330% quicker than its predecessor, the JFX500-2131. Inks are developed with environmental sensitivity and are certified as GREENGUARD Gold, providing vibrant, intense colours plus white, clear, and primer. Its ‘2.5D’ multi-layered printing provides raised textured effects for high-value, tactile applications, adding value to print and offering greater creative potential. Sue Hayward, sales director, equipment, CMYUK said: “The new Mimaki JFX600-2513 responds impressively to market demands for ever-increasing speed, quality, and
versatility. In addition to its enhanced productivity, this flatbed will be of interest to customers that require extra capacity and greater creative opportunities. We are looking forward to showcasing it at our forthcoming Open House event in February and regard this printer as a worthy addition to our world class portfolio of efficient business boosting production equipment.” This new printer will be among the most innovative and efficient print production technology on display at CMYUK’s demonstration and training facility in February. World class brands that include EFI, Canon, Epson, Kongsberg, Mimaki, and Trotec will feature alongside award-winning workflow and automation software from Fiery and Enfocus.
• To register for this free event visit
www.cmyuk.com
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other decorated apparel markets. NLA CEO, Randy Hales, added: “The Stedman team has built a strong brand and a culture of excellence, and we’re excited to have them join Next Level Apparel. This partnership presents a great opportunity to expand and diversify both organisations’ footprints across Europe and the US.”
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