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Stormtech appoints new CEO S
hane Brett has replaced Stormtech founder, Blake Annable, as the company’s
new CEO.
Mr Brett has been chief operating officer at Stormtech since June 2023 and prior to that was the CEO of Cutter & Buck Canada, where he helped design and manage the company’s distribution centre outside Toronto. Mr Annable founded Stormtech in 1997 and is now the company’s chairman.
He said: “Shane has been instrumental in driving continuous
Shane Brett is Stormtech’s new CEO
improvement, strengthening our operations, and deepening our customer
Epson launches new leasing programme with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions
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n partnership with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, Epson has introduced a new comprehensive leasing programme to make its technology more accessible.
Available for large corporate and public sector organisations, the programme covers Epson’s entire product portfolio. Rob Clark, COO, Epson Europe, said: “This is a significant strategic milestone for Epson and will help us better support large scale customer requirements through a more competitive proposition. “The solution means our customers can access the latest Epson technology without the burden of up-front investment.”
A unique feature of the model is Epson’s retention of product ownership at the end-of-lease, ensuring all
equipment is returned for refurbishment, reuse or recycling.
This closed-loop approach is central to Epson’s corporate vision and helps prevent products from entering secondary ‘grey’ markets or being disposed of inappropriately.
experience. He understands our business, our partners and our values, and he has my full confidence and unwavering support.”
Mr Brett added: “It is an honour to step into this role and continue building on the legacy Blake has created. The evolution from founder-led to founder-inspired ensures continuity of our values while celebrating the opportunities ahead. We are entering an exciting new chapter of growth, with significant investments in infrastructure and our B2B digital platform to be announced soon.”
Kornit hosts global summit focused on growth
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Takanori Inaho, president of Epson Europe, and Marieke van Zuien, CEO Belgium and Netherlands at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions
BCI certification awarded to Norty N
orty has taken a major step forward on its sustainability journey by achieving Better Cotton Initiative Certification. Becoming a certified BCI organisation reflects Norty’s ongoing commitment to building a more transparent, responsible, and sustainable cotton supply chain, from source to shelf. Through the sourcing of BCI cotton, Norty’s investment directly supports farmers in adopting practices that protect and restore the environment,
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improve soil health and enhance the livelihoods of cotton-growing communities.
The Better Cotton Initiative’s new traceable product label further strengthens this commitment. This certification ensures that products containing at least 30% physical Better Cotton can carry a certification mark, reinforcing transparency and accountability amid growing demand for credible environmental standards. For Norty, this certification guarantees
that its cotton products are grown in accordance with the BCI Farm Standard and verified through third- party audits, ensuring integrity and credibility throughout the process. The cotton used in Norty’s products supports biodiversity, fair labour practices and long-term community development, helping to shape a fairer, more sustainable textile industry. Norty is the parent company to 11 leading clothing brands, including AWDis, Pro RTX and SF Clothing.
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
n October 29 and 30, Kornit Konnections hosted a global virtual apparel summit focused on growth for garment decorators. The Evolve Summit covered everything from AI, robotics, shifts in consumer behaviour and supply chain to cybersecurity.
The aim of the two-day virtual event was to bring together global experts to deliver the insights and strategies garment decorators need to stay ahead as the industry undergoes seismic change.
The event was open to anyone involved in the sector, from retail innovators to supply chain decision-makers to garment decorators.
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