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Roland DG hails Creative Centre Experience Day a success
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n November 1, Roland DG customers were invited to get inspired at its Creative Centre Experience Day. Held at the Clevedon-based Creative Centre, the event showcased 50 ways to make money with Roland DG technology, and highlighted how companies could boost their profits by targeting emerging and often-untapped markets.
Joe Wigzell, Roland DG UKʼs academy and creative centre manager, was on hand throughout the event to answer questions about the printers on display and offer tips and tricks on how to get the best results from Roland DG technology. Roland DGʼs Academyʼs enlightening workshops and tutorials also took place focusing on all aspects of print – from hardware and software updates through to the very latest applications. These courses enabled customers to learn more about Roland DG products and how to get the best out of them – from the design process through print production to finishing. Feedback from attendees has been very positive, with all stating that they would be keen to return to the Creative Centre to further explore the opportunities and applications opened up by investing in Roland DG technology. Visitors also highlighted the informative and relaxed nature of the event and confirmed that their attendance had been very much worthwhile. Ricardo Da Corte, owner, from Croydon-based Minuteman Press attended primarily for the educational sessions and was pleased to have the opportunity to talk with knowledgeable staff, gaining valuable insight into the extensive capabilities of his Roland DG printer/cutter. He found the sessions informative,
Some of the attendees enjoying an informative session
relaxed and fun, and stated he learnt everything he needed to know about getting the most from his VersaCAMM printer at the event.
Chas Rust, proprietor at Rushden-based Go For Leisure, attended primarily to find out more about UV printing. As well as gaining some valuable information on UV primers for printing special materials such as glass, Chas was also pleased to get the opportunity to discover more about vehicle wrapping – a sector he had not previously considered. In fact, UV printing was a big draw on the day, with many people attending specifically to discover more about the latest products and developments for UV print production – in particular the new Roland DG VersaUV S-Series which served as the centrepiece of the dayʼs live UV printing demonstration.
Rowlinson Knitwear named Rising Star of the Year 2017 R
Owned Rising Star of the Year award at the UK Employee Ownership Awards.
The Rising Star of the Year award celebrates a business that is already becoming an effective company with a strong culture of employee ownership and commitment to engaging its workforce. In addition to this award, the companyʼs head of people services, Nicola Ryan, received a high commended accolade in the Employee Owner of the Year category, in recognition for her outstanding contribution to Rowlinson
owlinson Knitwear has been awarded the Employee
testament to the continued passion, commitment and hard work of all our people, who have embraced employee ownership wholeheartedly. This award acknowledges and
The team with the award
and its values-led culture. Donald Moore, Rowlinsonʼs managing director, said:
“Weʼre delighted to be recognised as the EO Rising Star of the Year. Itʼs
PF Concept acquires UK-based SPS L
ast month, PF Concept acquired the entire share capital of Blackpool- based SPS, a leading manufacturer and marketer of promotional products. SPS serves the UK, Irish and European markets and with this acquisition PF Concept will expand its product offering
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throughout Europe, as well as strengthen its market position in the UK. Ralf Oster, CEO of PF, said: “We are excited about the growth opportunities that the SPS product line and production capabilities bring to PF and we welcome the SPS team to the Polyconcept family.”
Phil Morgan, CEO of SPS, added: “We are delighted to join hands with PF to deliver the best solutions to our customers all over Europe. The two companies complement each other well and we are excited about our future together.”
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reinforces our philosophy that achieving high levels of employee engagement in a purposeful and ethical enterprise go hand in hand with business growth and sustainable commercial success.” The awards celebrated the significant contribution employee owned (EO) businesses make to the UK economy and were held on November 27 at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, Birmingham.
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