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Custom Planet marks 10th anniversary T
Custom Planet mark its 10th anniversary after a decade of successful trading and growth. The Tyneside-based business was founded in 2008 by university friends Andrew Dark and John Armstrong during their studies. Over the years the business has gone from strength to strength, achieving a recent turnover of £1.2 million. From starting out with just the two founders, the business now the employs 15 full-time staff. However, despite finding success over the last 10 years, things were tough when the business was first finding its feet.
Co-director Mr Dark said:
"We started out selling slogan T shirts on eBay from my mum's spare room, but they weren't really that popular. But, we started getting a tonne of requests for custom designs and, as soon as we began advertising that option, business really picked up. "Custom Planet was started
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we've been able to punch well above our weight.
"Custom Planet wouldn't be where it is today without a well- balanced workforce, either. We've always known what our weaknesses were and hired people that have made the business stronger. For instance, we hired an internal finance person when we knew numbers weren't our strength, which allowed myself and John to concentrate on other key areas."
Custom Planet celebrates 10 years of print
and grown at the peak of a recession, so we've definitely faced challenges. At one point we were both working part time jobs and funnelling everything back into the business, and at another we were having to work 16-hour shifts with no days off." Thankfully, their persistence paid off and Custom Planet moved into dedicated premises in 2010, with plans to move again in the near future. The company has invested over
£200,000 in developing its printing capability, and has been steadily recruiting new staff to cope with the increased demand.
Mr Dark added: "We've always aimed to be the best rather than the cheapest. There are some huge companies out there in the industry who will always be able to undercut you. By offering the client a quality product and finish, with fantastic service to match,
Dickies Workwear unveils latest footwear launches
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hree new styles have been added to Dickiesʼ footwear range, all featuring the
companyʼs new DTI outsoles. Designed by footwear experts
to offer optimum underfoot comfort with a soft midsole – while being highly SRC slip resistant compliant and fuel and oil resistant – the new DTI outsoles are the latest footwear innovation from Dickies. A tough work boot, the Trenton Pro also features steel toe cap protection, a waterproof membrane and a zip fastening to allow for quick and easy access, while the Andover style is available as a shoe or boot and boasts features including metal free protection within the toe-caps and midsoles. Fully waterproof, the Cameron boot benefits from a composite toe-cap and non-metallic midsole anti-penetration protection. Smart and durable, the boot is available in three colour-ways. James Whitaker, marketing director, said: “These new styles are the latest in a number of footwear ranges to feature the new outsoles weʼve been working on as part of a major investment in research and development in footwear. “We test each and every product above and beyond safety regulation to ensure they are fully fit for purpose, providing protection and comfort to those who rely on them. For example, our slip rig helps us ensure our products continue to meet required standards in slip resistance throughout their life cycle and allows us to design, develop and test products for specific working conditions.”
Cameron boot
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While Mr Dark and Mr Armstrong are happy to have achieved 10 years in a competitive industry, they're not resting on their laurels, with big plans for growth in the future. Mr Dark said: "We've got big plans for the next five years. We don't need to be the largest printwear company, but we do want to create a reputation for being the best. We'll be investing in new premises, new machinery, and new digital technologies. We want to create a great working atmosphere and provide unshakeable job security for everyone who works here."
New products from Listawood are designed with sublimation in mind
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istawood has launched a selection of new products and technology, all
designed with sublimation decoration in mind. The
Duraglaze range of
sublimation mugs has been expanded, offering sublimation decorators more choice than ever before with over 50 different styles in the collection. Independent laboratory testing proves that Duraglaze PhotoMugs passes the British Standard BS EN ISO 12875-4:2006 for mechanical dishwashing resistance of utensils. No other PhotoMug comes close in terms of durability and longevity. While some of the other mugs tested will only have a useable life of around two months, Duraglaze will last for years. Duraglaze PhotoMugs now come with a Duraglaze base stamp as standard for your peace of mind. Listawoodʼs new extended collection of flatbed presses, 3D sublimation machines and mug presses have reported a successful launch with very positive feedback on the new additions thanks to the new and updated features, low start-up costs and ease of use.
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Duraglaze mugs
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