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UK T-Shirt Printing moves to new solar powered factory
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K T-Shirt Printing, the B2B division of leading eco-fashion brand Rapanui, has recently moved to a new low carbon T shirt printing factory. The 12,000sq ft factory, powered by renewable energy, is located in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight and boasts a 12kw photovoltaic solar panel array, LED lighting and insulation throughout, low power electric gel heaters in the offices and M&R Ecomax electric dryers to dry tees produced by the printing carousels.
The move from Cowes is a result of UK T-Shirt Printingʼs recent rapid growth, fuelled by demand for the companyʼs
sustainable branded merchandise and its supply chainʼs commitment to sustainability and traceability. Co-founder, Rob Drake- Knight, said: “Whatʼs really cool about this factory is that it is entirely powered by renewable energy. When the
sunʼs out our solar panels contribute to the energy needed to turn the carousels or cure the tees. When itʼs raining we fall back on our supply from mixed renewable, including solar, wind and hydro.
“The building reflects our BPMA announces winners of annual awards O
n September 19, the British Promotional Merchandise Association held its annual awards dinner. The 350 industry peers who attended the event celebrated in style.
BPMA director general, Gordon Glenister, said: “Iʼm delighted to see such member engagement at this annual prestigious event. Iʼve seen the impact of what it means for the winners and finalists to be recognised for all their hard work.”
Below are the winners and finalists of each category that were announced on the night.
● Supplier of the Year up to £2m sponsored by BTC Group Winner: Goldstar Group
Finalists: Logobugs plus, Bio Laboratories and Strive Badge ● Supplier of the Year £2m+ sponsored by Brand Addition Winner: Bizz Badge
Finalists: The Pen Warehouse, Snap Products and SPS ● Distributor of the Year up to £500k sponsored by Promo Trade Winner: ASP Promotions
Finalists:
Printed4you.co.uk, Navillus and Blue Mole Promotional Merchandise
● Distributor of the Year up to £2m sponsored by SPS Winner: Willsmer Wagg
● Distributor of the Year £2m – £5m sponsored by Listawood Winner: Allwag Promotions
Finalists:
Everythingbranded.co.uk, Ross Promotional Products and Mojo Promotions
Finalists: Premier Print & Promotions, LSI and Pellacraft ● Distributor of the Year £5m+ sponsored by Senator Winner: Fluid Branding
Finalists: Dowlis, Brand Additions and Total Merchandise ● Innovative Product of the Year sponsored by the BPMA Education Programme Winner: The Notebook Builder, Juniper Products Finalists: 360⁰ digital printed water bottle, First Editions and the Colour Fusion Photo Mug by Listawood
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Screenworks collecting the award for Best Garment Decoration of the Year
● Marketing Campaign of the Year sponsored by Marketing Week Live Winner: The London Merchandise Show, Fluid Branding
Finalists: OBTV, Outstanding Branding and Cunard, Arcadia ● Catalogue Cover of the Year sponsored by Ignite Incentives, Advantage Group, Encore and Page Partnership Winner: Applewhite
Finalists: Roantree, LSI and Heartlands ● Supplier Unsung Hero of the Year Award sponsored by
Product Media Magazine Winner: Sarah Kirby, SPS Finalists: Josh Winstanley, SPS and Ryan Brown, The Umbrella Company
values. Itʼs practical, and the choices we made in the renovation of the building make an important point: sustainability and economy donʼt have to be opposing forces. Weʼve actually made savings in the long run by investing in renewables, insulation, low power lighting and heating.” UK T-Shirt Printingʼs blank Rapanui T shirts are made from organic cotton in an ethically accredited, wind powered factory in India. The business has been doubling year on year and UK T-Shirt Printing now makes branded merchandise and uniforms for the worldʼs biggest brands, including RSPCA, The Marine Conservation Society and Lush Cosmetics.
● Personality of the Year Award sponsored by Roantree Winner: Richard Pettinger
Finalists: Rob Durrant, Dorian Tranter and Brian Hayward ● Best Garment Decoration of the Year Award sponsored by The Branded Clothing Group Winner: Screenworks
Finalists: Fanela and Creative Apparel ● Best Stand at Merchandise World sponsored by B2B Marketing Winner: Senator Pens
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
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