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FESPA announces event dates for 2023 and 2024
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ESPA has confirmed the dates of the FESPA Global Print Expo and co-located European Sign Expo for the next two years, heralding a return to two of the events’ most popular host cities and venues. In 2023, the events will take place from May 23 to 26 at Messe Munich, Germany – previously the stage for successful FESPA exhibitions in 1999, 2005, 2010, 2014 and 2019. The following year the exhibitions will fall in early spring, occupying the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands from March 19 to 22, 2024. Amsterdam also has a very positive track record as a FESPA venue,
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having hosted exhibitions in 2006, 2009, 2016 and 2021.
FESPA head of Global Print Expo, Michael Ryan, said: “We’re delighted to have fixed dates for our next two flagship events in Europe, and to be returning to excellent venues which are tried and tested for our exhibitors and visitors.” The 2024 event will also incorporate Sportswear Pro, the dedicated event for sports and leisure garment production and decoration. The launch event was due to have taken place in March 2020 in Madrid and was cancelled due to the COVID pandemic.
• Turn to page 44 to check out our review of FESPA Global Print Expo
FESPA needs you!
FESPA has launched its third global Print Census to provide fresh insight into industry trends and recognise the challenges and opportunities faced by printers and sign makers post-pandemic.
To have your say in the survey just head to
www.fespa.com and follow the links.
Anyone participating in the FESPA Print Census will receive a copy of the executive summary ahead of it being published and will be entered into a prize draw to win free entry to FESPA Global Print Expo 2023, with two nights’ accommodation included. An overview of the findings will be published in spring 2023 at FESPA Global Print Expo in Munich, Germany.
Mi Hub enters new era with sustainability and inclusivity front of mind
eading corporate workwear supplier Mi Hub has plans for an exciting new era, following a host of
refreshed business initiatives and a focus on inclusive uniforms.
With offices across the globe, the uniform supplier has announced plans to take its four workwear divisions, Dimensions, Affinity, Yaffy and Alexandra, to the next level.
At the core of the company’s plans is implementing initiatives centred around sustainability and ethics to meet the needs of its customers and the wider community.
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These include reducing plastic packaging with the ambition to move to 70% single-use plastic by 2025, ensuring uniforms contain ‘Green Garments’ offering a Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex, as well as working with key organisations such as the Slave-Free Alliance to support slave-free supply chains
Mi Hub is also focused on creating more inclusive uniforms, addressing the changing needs of the global workforce. Just recently, the company rolled out a range of garments designed to help women experiencing menopause feel
more comfortable, with breathability features and lightweight layers to help regulate temperature. Several of its clients, including Nationwide and Tesco, have received these garments. Mi Hub’s chief executive officer, Kirk Ehrlich, said: “This new era is all about positive change to meet the needs of the future. The world of workwear is changing – at both a corporate level and an employee level. Whether it’s reducing the environmental footprint of our uniforms or creating a more inclusive workwear wardrobe, it’s our mission to provide innovative, bespoke solutions for our customers.”
PenCarrie hosts fundraising event for The British Red Cross
enCarrie’s Staff Forum team recently hosted a fundraising event in aid of The British Red Cross. Each year the Staff Forum team arranges a vote for the staff’s chosen charity from a series of nominations. Following the events in Ukraine, PenCarrie staff chose The British Red Cross to support with their annual fundraising, made up from a series of events throughout the year.
The latest fundraising event was held on Friday, May 20 at local football club Willand FC, where over 60 staff members took on the old-classic ‘It’s A Knockout’ event.
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk The
PenCarrie staff that took part in the
fundraising event
Featuring huge tubes, chariots, a castle wall, wonder wheels and the mangle, this classic team game was provided by south-west company ACF Events and saw friends and families supporting the fundraising efforts by the PenCarrie team.
Along with a bake sale, a raffle, food sales and an entry fee for each team taking part, a total of £1,607 was raised at the event, with PenCarrie matching the total to make a fantastic £2,614 raised for The British Red Cross.
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