Industry News
Three new appointments at DTB D
irect Textiles + Bags (DTB) has appointed Sue Fells to the role of business development manager, where she will bring an incredible amount of experience from her various roles within the industry, ranging from working for some of the most formidable suppliers, to equally impressive distributors. She will be responsible for the ongoing development of customer relationships, and ensuring DTB can help its clients maximise their potential across the board. Ms Fell’s breadth of knowledge and experience will prove invaluable to DTB.
Ms Fells said: “I am thrilled to fi nally be a part of the DTB Europe team. They stand for everything I have always held in high esteem – excellent customer service, incredible print and embroidery quality as standard and always looking
Product Zone completes move into new premises
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eadwear supplier Product Zone has completed its move into a new premises with an on-site
warehouse. The new premises in Watford enables the company to store larger stocks of plain stock
headwear ranges due to the huge uptake from the trade.
Managing director, Tony Marks, said: “Previously our warehouse was several miles from our offi ce, now, with all our stock under one roof, we can pick and pack orders on the same day, meaning we can offer next day delivery for customers that order before noon.”
As well as storing plain stock, the new building houses Product Zone’s in-house embroidery and CAD-cut service and global operations team.
Product Zone still offers a fully bespoke service for caps and knitted hats from China.
| 10 | November 2022 Sue Fells, Courtney Duggan and Susan Sloan
to grow, develop and invest into new territories. I’m looking forward to working with the 180 staff and also to meeting customers both old and new.” Mark Somerfi eld, sales director at DTB, added: “Sue is such a valuable asset to have in and among the team. The experience and relationships she brings with her will only elevate DTB to new heights.”
Also joining the team are two new order administrators in Courtney Duggan and Susan Sloan.
Responsible for supporting the other admin team members in helping with the everyday tasks, Ms Duggan and Ms Sloan now bolster a very impressive department that is taking strides to streamline and improve DTB’s effi ciencies and working processes. Rebecca Finlay, admin team leader at DTB, said: “Courtney and Susan have settled in really well, it is lovely having them join our admin team and are already on track to be top support to us all.”
USB2U celebrates 20 years in business O
n Monday, October 3, USB2U celebrated 20 years of trading by throwing a pizza party for staff
at its brand-new offi ce and warehouse facility in Moulton Park, Northampton. Previous team members were invited along to join the celebrations, including founding member, Phil Battison. Now retired, Mr Battison joined Sebastian La Porta, managing director, to refl ect on how the business has changed since they set it up together back in 2002. From selling technology products to consumers from a garage, to becoming a market leading B2B technology merchandise supplier, the business has gone from strength to strength. Mr La Porta said: “I am incredibly proud of everything USB2U has achieved over the past 20 years. The business has adapted to the phenomenal change in technology and buyer behaviour during this time, thanks to the direction of our management team and the tremendous effort of all our staff. I want to take this opportunity to thank our team for their hard work in making the business the success that it is today. I am looking forward to seeing what the next 20 years holds for USB2U.”
Having strengthened its fi nishing capabilities this year with investment in a brand-new workspace and additional state-of-the-art printing equipment, USB2U is in a strong position for further growth in the coming months and years.
Phil Battison and Sebastian La Porta
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
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