Industry News
Absolute Apparel features in London Stock Exchange Group's annual report for second year running
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arment distributor Absolute Apparel has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange Group's 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2019 for the second year running. The report is a celebration of the UKʼs fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) with a turnover of between £6 million and £250 million. Companies represent over 40 sectors and spanning every country and region across the UK. To be selected for the list, businesses had to demonstrate not only positive revenue growth over the last three years but also outperform their sector peers. The result is a unique and varied list of the UKʼs most dynamic companies. Absolute Apparel was founded in 2005
and is today a leading wholesaler of clothing and promotional products for the imprint market. With well-known brands such as Fruit of the Loom, Gildan, Regatta and Stedman as well as having its own Absolute Apparel label, the company has firmly established itself in an increasingly competitive market. Already appearing in the Black Country Growth Barometer of top 50 companies this national recognition is further confirmation of the rapid growth the company enjoyed in recent years.
Frank Jheinga, CEO, Absolute Apparel, said: “We are really proud to have won this award for the past two years running, it is a great endorsement of the hard work of all our team and I am extremely grateful to them and all our customers and suppliers for their ongoing support.
Position graphics precisely and easily with CADlink
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ADlink Technology has released a new feature for direct to
garment printers – the Visual Print Positioning Module.
The VPPM feature is now available as an add- on to all Digital Factory Apparel products. VPP technology provides a very simple alignment calibration interface that enables graphics to be positioned within a 1mm accuracy tolerance. VPP is invaluable when it comes to positioning print jobs in highly specific areas on T shirts, hoodies, sneakers, ball caps, socks, arm sleeves and much more. It provides a real-time preview of the garment on screen and allows the
When we began Absolute Apparel we had no idea we could reach the size we have in such a short time, and we are still growing. It is a great time for everyone involved with Absolute Apparel and we look forward to even greater success in the future.”
David Schwimmer, CEO, London Stock Exchange Group, added: “Congratulations to all the companies selected for inclusion in the sixth edition of London Stock Exchange Groupʼs 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report, which identifies the UKʼs most dynamic SMEs. SMEs drive growth, innovation and job creation and are the lifeblood of the British economy. We believe that supporting the growth of these businesses is critical to the UK economy and the creation of a society that works for everyone.”
ASBCI seminar to address risk management
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n Wednesday, September 11, the ASBCI will host a seminar, where attendees will be able to find out why risk management in the early stages of product development is becoming more and more critical.
This technical seminar called 'The challenges of risk assessment and product development' will provide an
in-depth look at the latest product safety regulations, explain how to identify the areas of highest risk in supply chains, and consider the importance of fabric selection, performance, and testing. The seminar is organised in collaboration with TÜV
SÜD, a global provider of testing,
product and system
VPP allows users to print precisely
user to position the graphics in the exact location desired prior to printing. The return on investment as it relates to labour and material savings is almost immediate.
This unique software-only feature supports all USB compatible digital cameras and webcams allowing users to select their own image capturing devices as well as their own mounting hardware and approach.
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
certifications, and auditing services. TÜV SÜDʼs general manager of technical solutions (textiles) Guru Prasad is the eventʼs keynote speaker. With 30 yearsʼ experience in the sector, Mr Prasad will open the seminar with a regulatory update before addressing the issue of product recalls, looking at recall trends, common product failures and construction issues. He will also discuss preventative measures that can be taken to reduce failure rates.
Other speakers are planned throughout the day to cover topics such as supply chain risks and the the importance of fabric in the product development lifecycle.
The seminar will take place at Eastwood Hall in Nottingham. ● For more information visit
www.asbci.co.uk
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