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Balmoral Knitwear enters liquidation A
yrshire-based knitwear
Balmoral Knitwear closed its doors for the last time on Monday, February 19, following a difficult period. A total of 43 people lost their jobs as a result of the closure of the 123-year-old textile factory. A statement from liquidator RSM said: “The need for organisations to reduce costs and seek the lowest possible price for goods, often from overseas, has led to another blow for the Scottish knitwear industry.” RSM added that the company could not continue due to increased competition from low cost garments from offshore, the rising cost of materials and the devaluation of the pound.
Mike Carden and Ian Pollard have looked after Balmoralʼs sales of schoolwear, corporatewear, retail,
manufacturer
Balmoral Knitwear closed its doors for the last time in February
promotional and sportswear for decades. The pair will continue operating as a separate business under the Rannerdale name and have arranged for many of the same stock styles made by Balmoral Knitwear to be available from Charles Kirk & Co in the same yarns and shades.
Plans are also being put into place to continue the supply of
Nazdar appoints new sales manager for EMEA
J
im Whitehead has been appointed as the sales manager, EMEA for
Nazdar Ink Technologies. Based in the UK, he will be responsible for sales management of Nazdar branded and non-OEM private labelled screen, digital and narrow web products in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Mr Whitehead has more than 20 years' experience in the printing ink industry,
A spokesman for Charles Kirk said: “While economic conditions are not easy at the moment with increases in input prices due to volatile exchange markets, Charles Kirk is experienced in both the schoolwear and
corporatewear markets and can offer a similar bespoke service, as previously offered by Balmoral Knitwear.
“Mike Carden and Ian Pollard have a thorough knowledge of the schoolwear and
corporatewear markets and we are delighted that they will be
helping our customers both old and new
the huge number of bespoke styles of knitwear for schoolwear, corporatewear, cricket and retail.
through a difficult period.” Mr Carden added: “We would very much like to thank everyone who has contacted us so far with their best wishes; we have been doing this for 30 years in my case and 20 years in Ianʼs case.”
Merchandise World exceeds all expectations
T Jim Whitehead
starting as a formulation scientist and then as a service specialist. More recently he has been involved in business development, responsible for team management as well as developing distribution networks. In other previous roles, he has also taken responsibility for narrow web product lines and had experience in optical media, screen printing and digital printing technology.
James MacDonald, vice president of sales and marketing from Nazdar, said: "We are delighted to welcome someone of Jim Whitehead's experience and expertise to the Nazdar team. He will be instrumental in helping us to evaluate, establish and maintain profitable channels for Nazdar products throughout EMEA. This is a very exciting appointment and we look forward to the positive contributions he will make in our organisation as we continue to develop and grow our international markets."
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
he second Merchandise World was held in The Wing at Silverstone Racetrack on January 31 and February 1. A total of 1,019 visitors met with the 172 exhibitors during the two-day exhibition. A strict visitor policy was enforced to ensure that only quality professional distributors were admitted to meet with the exhibitors. A high number of business leaders, together with their front- line teams attended to see the latest and hottest promotional products for the coming year. Richard Pettinger, of Ignite Incentives Group, said: “Just returned from Merchandise World, from what is now clearly the premier industry show in the UK. So good to see all the top suppliers coming together and fantastic to see the response from quality visitors turning out in large numbers and bringing so many of their sales teams. I donʼt think I have ever seen so many of the top distributor companies in the one place. Well done to all involved for superb organisation.” Merchandise World is a unique
concept which combines a traditional exhibition, a networking event and (optional) appointment booking. Exhibition organiser, Ella Long, said: “Our expectations were high, and based on the fabulous feedback we got from visitors and exhibitors alike the event surpassed everyoneʼs expectations. What could be better than quality visitors spending time with quality suppliers, that simply means great business opportunities for all.” Exhibitor, Phil Roberts of Fanela said: “Merchandise World was the best show I have personally done, and I have been in the trade many years. Each day was exceptional – lots of clients/ potential clients to see and all of good quality. There was a real buzz about the whole event and the organisation was faultless.” The next Merchandise World will take place on September 12 at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. This will then be followed by another Merchandise World in the Midlands next January.
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