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New appointments bolster Epson’s commercial and industrial printing team
E
pson UK has announced two new appointments to bolster its commercial and industrial
printing team.
Alec Matravers joins the ranks as a customer experience centre lead, while Jessic Shorten Hood gains the title of product manager.
Mr Matravers, who holds a degree in print design, brings extensive experience in reprographics and pre-press, as well as expertise from working with a digital print manufacturing company. He now leads Epson’s UK Customer Experience Centre in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, helping customers explore the full potential of Epson’s commercial and industrial print solutions. Ms Shorten Hood joins Epson after a career spanning sales, distribution, and business development within the technology sector.
In her new role, she will support Epson’s commercial and industrial print portfolio, applying her channel knowledge and product management expertise to strengthen Epson’s customer offering. Phil McMullin, head of sales,
From left: Jessica Shorten Hood and Alec Matravers join Epson UK
commercial and industrial at Epson UK said: “Alec and Jessica represent the strength, diversity, and depth of Epson’s talent, and their combined industry knowledge will be a real asset to our customers.”
In a new video, the pair share their career journeys and highlight the many opportunities and areas of development
available within the print sector. Their stories showcase the breadth of skills that can lead to a rewarding career in print – from sales and product management to design, pre-press, and business development – offering inspiration for those considering a future in the industry.
The video can be found on YouTube. Xpres invites decorators to ‘Crêpe into Christmas’ D K
ecorators are invited to attend Xpres’ ‘Crêpe into Christmas’ event on Tuesday, October 7 and Wednesday, October 8. The aim of the event is to help attendees get prepared for the busiest season of the year. The day will be fi lled with festive-themed giveaways, food and
inspiration, as well as exclusive deals and plenty of heat-pressed cheer. Attendees will be able to explore a variety of decoration methods putting the latest technology to the test, with a festive twist. Including creating sublimation giveaways and DTF Kustom Kit Christmas hoodies.
Initiative by Kingly plants 20,000 trees
ingly has been making a signifi cant impact in reducing the impact of CO2 emissions by planting 26,000 trees through its partnership with Greenspark. The trees are an incentive with every order placed through the company, with each one seeing fi ve trees planted.
The partnership’s effort so far has seen the equivalent of 37 football
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fi elds of forest being replanted, capturing an estimated 578 tonnes of CO2 annually.
Robert Armour, CEO of Kingly, said: “Our partnership with Greenspark allows us to take measurable, meaningful action against climate change.
“It’s not just about planting trees, it’s about restoring ecosystems, strengthening communities,
and protecting our planet for generations to come.” Kingly’s mission is backed by the Oeko-Tex STeP Level 3 certifi cation – the highest global standard for sustainable textile production – ensuring that every step of our process meets the gold standard in environmental responsibility, ethical labour, and exceptional quality.
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The knowledgeable Xpres team and brand partners will be on hand to chat to. Visitors will also be able to enjoy freshly made crêpes and waffl es and warm up at the hot chocolate station.
• Visit
www.xpres.co.uk to book your slot
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