Industry News
New office space for Norty N
orty has secured a new 20,000ft sq facility that will now become the home if its northern team. This new office building at Spindle House, Almondvale Business Park, Livingston, has the capacity for up to 140 team members and reflects Norty’s long-term commitment to Scotland, its people, and its future. Jawad Jumani, managing director of Norty, said: “This investment is about more than bricks and mortar. “It’s about creating a home for our people, a space that reflects who we are and where we’re going. “Livingston has been central to our journey, and we’re proud to deepen our roots here while building a workplace that inspires creativity, wellbeing and high performance.” The building of the new office space follows on from the success of the 2025 merger with Henbury brands, and provides a physical foundation to
Norty’s grand opening
strengthen its collaboration across all of Norty’s 11 brands.
Following a year of transformation, this investment signals confidence in Norty’s trajectory.
The Livingston headquarters will act as a central hub for brand development, operations and innovation as the business continues to evolve across the UK and international markets. The new facilities were officially
Industry leaders venture to Konnections M
ore than 500 industry leaders gathered in Florida for Konnections 2026, an event hosted by Kornit Digital and focused on the future of on-demand apparel production.
Now in its third year, the three-day conference brought together brands, designers and technology providers to explore the shift from traditional bulk manufacturing to faster, demand-led production.
The event comes as the industry faces growing pressure to reduce waste, improve speed and respond more quickly to trends driven by digital platforms and creators.
Kornit used the platform to unveil its new Atlas MATRIX system, designed to enable high-quality, on-demand production across multiple fabric types. The company also highlighted its recent acquisition of PrintFactory, aimed at improving workflow and production consistency.
CEO Ronen Samuel said the industry is moving away from traditional models towards more agile manufacturing. The event also features keynote
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speakers including Nick Beighton and Daymond John, alongside a showcase of the latest production technologies.
Industry leaders looking at Kornit Apollo
inaugurated on April 10 at a well-attended opening event, bringing together employees alongside their friends and families.
The occasion included an address and ribbon cutting by Abbas Jumani, a number of team-building activities and catering from food trucks, fostering a strong sense of community, further reflected in the presence of staff members’ young families.
Screen Print World brings INPRO
machines to the UK S
creen Print World has been appointed as the UK supplier for INPRO automatic screen cleaning machines, expanding access to automated reclaim solutions for print shops nationwide. The partnership means UK customers can now purchase INPRO systems from Screen Print World, with support covering installation, training and ongoing technical advice. INPRO’s range
streamlines the screen cleaning process, improving consistency while reducing manual labour. Systems available include the INPRO 120-3 for high-volume,
INPRO automatic
cleaning machineslooking at Kornit Apollo
repeatable cleaning, and the Combi Compact, a space-saving option suited to smaller workshops.
The move gives UK printers easier access to automated cleaning technology, helping businesses improve efficiency and speed up production.
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