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Mantis and Babybugz become part of the L-SHOP family
L
-SHOP-TEAM has been announced as the new owner of the Mantis and Babybugz
brands.
L-SHOP-TEAM and Mantis World have worked closely together for over 20 years and have a strong relationship based on mutual trust and understanding. This long-standing co-operation has played a key role in the decision to take the path they have now chosen.
L-SHOP-TEAM will not only acquire the Mantis and Babybugz product lines, but also all associated rights and licences. This strategic move fits perfectly with L-SHOP-TEAM’s commitment to sustainability, transparency and ethical business practices. For customers, the transition will be seamless as both brands will continue to be distributed through
Mantis World has been acquired by L-SHOP-TEAM
the usual distribution channels in the UK and Europe. The acquisition will strengthen the brands’ profile through additional investment in marketing and depth of inventory.
Andrea Herrmann, shareholder of L-SHOP-TEAM, said: “Integrating the Mantis and Babybugz brands into the L-SHOP family is an important milestone on our journey. Both brands fit perfectly
Epson launches Textile Academy at new Innovation Centre
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n February 13, Epson celebrated the opening its brand new Innovation Centre in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, by launching its first ever Textile Academy. The Textile Academy is a platform to inspire young people to contribute to a better, more eco-friendly textile industry. Epson’s inaugural Textile Academy comprised of a special, one-day workshop day for textile design students at nearby Nottingham Trent University (NTU). During this event, the NTU textile design students were given the opportunity to print their individual
designs onto a range of substrates using Epson’s broad range of digital textile printing solutions spanning direct to garment, direct to film, and dye sublimation printers.
Katy Harvey, Textile Design student at NTU, said: “Today I learned about the different options for starting my own business or building my career through a company. It was also really great to see how my designs could work across such a wide range of items.”
• For the full report on the event head to pages 38 and 39
Students from the Nottingham Trent University attended
with our vision and our idea of sustainable, fair and transparent behaviour.” To ensure continuity and continued success, L-SHOP-TEAM will continue to work closely with the experienced team behind Mantis World. Marion Mollenhauer, European commercial director for Mantis World, will support the brands as brand manager and the UK-based Mantis World team will continue also to support the brands. Prama Bhardwaj will continue to bring her leadership in sustainability initiatives and longstanding relationships with clients and supply chain partners to strengthen the brands.
L-SHOP-TEAM is one of Europe’s leading wholesale suppliers of promotional, corporate, and workwear textiles, offering an extensive range of high-quality apparel and accessories.
Nazdar’s UV inks awarded
GREENGUARD Gold Certification
N
azdar’s range of UV inks has been awarded the prestigious GREENGUARD Gold
Certification.
This certification underscores Nazdar’s commitment to producing high-quality, environmentally friendly products. The GREENGUARD Certification guarantees that Nazdar’s UV inks adhere to stringent standards for low chemical emissions, thereby promoting healthier indoor environments. The GREENGUARD Gold Certification further signifies that our products are safe for use in sensitive settings such as schools and healthcare facilities. Stephen Woodall, digital inkjet inks market segment manager, at Nazdar, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have been recognised for our sustainable efforts. We are very proud of our various environmental programs and how they have helped both the business and our customers.”
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