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Husband and wife team named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Class of 2025 list
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igh-school sweethearts Alex and Amy Cunliffe have been recognised on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Class of 2025 list.
The pair started their T shirt printing business at the age of 14 and have since grown to run a multi-million- pound operation.
Based in a 25,000sq ft facility in Blackburn, England, Inkthreadable fulfils requests from e-commerce platforms like Wix, Squarespace, Shopify and Etsy to print and ship 200 types of customised products such as shirts, mugs and tea towels. The couple fundraised from family in 2024 to create legal entity Hyper Merch and purchase Inkthreadable out of insolvency, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit.
In a post on LinkedIn, Ms Cunliffe said: “The cut-off was just three days before my 30th birthday (talk about cutting
Amy Cunliffe
it fine!). But what a way to round off a decade of building something amazing. “Over the years, we’ve grown from small hobby printers to a team powering thousands of independent brands through sustainable print on-demand. And while there have been some amazing highs, these last few years navigating the UK economy have tested every ounce of resilience I have. I’ll be honest, the past 12 months especially
YES Group welcomes new marketing executive
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aura Vodden has joined YES Group as the company’s new marketing executive.
With over seven years of experience
in marketing and communications, Ms Vodden has led global campaigns across multiple industries, including travel, apparel, and luxury resorts. Her expertise in delivering impactful marketing strategies for international businesses makes her a fantastic addition to the team.
Although new to the embroidery and printing industry, Ms Vodden brings a fresh perspective and a passion for storytelling. Her goal is to showcase what YES Group brings to the industry; helping businesses of all sizes scale and grow through cutting-edge solutions and an exceptional customer experience.
John-Paul Burton and Laura Vodden | 6 | May 2025
John-Paul Burton, managing director of YES Group, said: “Laura’s expertise and fresh approach will be a great asset to YES Group. We’re excited to have her on board and eager to see how her ideas shape our future.”
have really shaken my confidence. “That’s why this recognition feels so special. It’s a huge reminder that our story matters. That the work we’ve done; building a business from scratch, staying true to our values, and adapting through thick and thin, has real impact.” The Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Class list recognises Europe’s young industry disruptors, innovators and changemakers.
Supacolour relocates to larger facility
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upacolour has relocated to a new premises which is larger and more advanced than its previous one. Located in Corby, the new facility houses seven print lines – doubling Supacolour’s production capacity. This means faster turnaround times and larger orders for customers.
Supacolour has also improved its QC process with dedicated line checks and 100% inspection prior to orders being packed and dispatched.
Not only this, but the customer services team has relocated to the production unit, so those managing orders can immediately react.
This move marks a major milestone for Supacolour since its UK launch in 2019. The new facility in Corby
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