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Charterhouse announces five-year plan C
harterhouse Holdings has announced plans to increase its turnover from £25m to £100m within fi ve years.
The Derby-based manufacturer behind Xpres, Kustom Kit, Vanilla and Adkins says growth is expected to come through new product areas, including robotics and drone technology, alongside an expanded role as a European reseller for major print and production equipment brands. Its new strategy follows the return of Luke Clayton as executive chairman in November 2025, who has since reviewed the company’s operations, culture and management, with a focus on improving effi ciency and identifying expansion opportunities.
Luke Clayton, chairman of Charterhouse Holdings
The company also plans to invest in its 100,000ft.sq site in Castle Donington, near Derby. Improvements will include a rebuilt showroom and a new maker space featuring laser engraving, 3D printing and sublimation equipment. Mr Clayton said: “This isn’t about
Fruit of the Loom DTF Convention introduces expert sessions
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ruit of the Loom’s third DTF Convention brought together industry professionals for
networking, technical discussions and knowledge-sharing, with the latest edition introducing small-group expert sessions for the fi rst time. The sessions formed part of the Convention programme, allowing participants to discuss specifi c challenges with specialists in DTF and digital printing.
Topics included colour management, data preparation, dye migration on
Fruit of the Loom’s DTF convention
diffi cult fabrics and the technical complexities of DTF production. According to the organisers, the format proved popular, with session leaders welcoming the opportunity to explore detailed technical questions in a focused setting. Online feedback collected so far has also been consistently positive. Networking continued during a barbecue, held under the event’s anniversary motto, ‘175 Years of Fruit. Grown Together’, which celebrated the value of collaboration and face-to-face industry connections.
growth for its own sake. An ambitious target means more opportunity for everyone here – better pay, better careers, real progression.” Charterhouse expects its workforce to increase from 90 to 120 employees, eventually reaching 150 over the fi ve years. Technology, including artifi cial intelligence, is expected to support this growth by improving productivity rather than replacing staff.
Mr Clayton said: “We want to use technology to create more jobs, not to make people redundant. If it frees up a day of everyone’s time, imagine what we could do with that.”
The business is also modernising its systems, reporting processes and use of customer data to improve co-ordination across its operations.
Amaya Sales UK grows senior leadership team
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maya Sales UK has appointed Steve Poole as its new solutions director, a new role designed to further strengthen the relationship between the company and its customers. Mr Poole’s role has broadened out during his time, with it now spanning customer and technical support, process improvement, automation, systems development and commercial problem-solving. He will combine his knowledge of the industry and strong technical understanding with a commercial view of a customer’s business.
Steve Poole
Amaya said: “Steve brings together technical expertise, industry knowledge and a strong understanding of the commercial pressures our customers face. “That combination enables him to look beyond the immediate problem and fi nd practical solutions that make sense for the customer’s business as a whole. “He has a natural ability to challenge how things are currently being done and identify where systems, automation, and increasingly AI can provide a better way of working.”
| 6 | November 2026
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
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