Industry News
PCIAW launches unique uniform buyers’ network and events
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he Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW) has launched the industryʼs first Uniform Buyersʼ Network and events, with the aim of demystifying the tender process for buyers and suppliers. The PCIAW Uniform Buyersʼ Network has been developed by the buyers, for the buyers and will be run by the buyers.
Four events, held throughout the year, will connect buyers through networking events, webinars, seminars and interactive discussions. These will be closed shop gatherings, in which only buyers will be invited to take part and
debate on issues such as legislation, ISO standards and their meanings, tenders, sustainability, costing, sizing and how Brexit will affect the industry and much more.
The first Uniform Buyersʼ event will be networking and lunch 10.30am to 2pm Tuesday, November 26 in Milton Keynes.
One of the organisers, Samantha Heilling, said: “The uniform industry is wide ranging and innovative, continuously changing and improving with new products and standards every year. For any one buyer – new or experienced – to keep abreast of the industry is hard and time consuming. Even experienced buyers will benefit
Work-Guard introduces new sizes in popular key product
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new garment introduced to the Work-Guard range for 2019, the tailored-look R455M&F Treble Stitch Softshell is now available in a 4XL in the menʼs R455M style. Windproof and showerproof, the stretch three-layer soft shell has a durable, water repellent finish. Featuring sharp-looking decorative and durable stitch lines, YKK heavy- duty zip and YKK zipped pockets, stand up collar, and hang loop, this tough and hardwearing jacket offers a microfleece inner for extra warmth and has a comfortable active fit. The R455M is now available in sizes S- 4XL in both black and navy. Popular as an integral part of Work- Guardʼs mix and match look, the R455M size 4XL is a welcome addition to complete any workforce size requirements with corresponding womenʼs R455F also available.
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from being part of a network which gives them access to news and updates, and an opportunity to learn from other suppliers.” PCIAW CEO and founder, Yvette Ashby, added: “In effect the network will offer support and inspiration in order to grow the knowledge and skills of all uniform buyers, new and experienced, as well as providing a buyersʼ voice into the professional clothing industry. “Our buyers, business managers and procurement managers are the heart and soul of our industry and the PCIAW strives to create as many business opportunities as possible that provide a safe environment for education and networking.”
Sawgrass launches new Knowledge Base
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awgrass Support is getting a face lift, with the
launch of the Sawgrass Knowledge Base. Sawgrass Knowledge Base will conveniently bring faster, on-demand answers to the most common questions and issues.
● Online troubleshooting available 24/7. ● Immediate responses to problems. ● Extensive online resources, including support articles and resources that are logically categorised and easily
Features of the Sawgrass Knowledge Base will include:
searchable for Sawgrass users. ● Streamlined technical support. Users can simply submit a
ticket or chat live to a product expert. ● Multiple languages available for support around the globe. ● Shared knowledge. An integrated, moderated community
The R455M is now available in 4XL
will also help users and experts to provide support and guidance to each other.
Big New Products Show is a big hit
ore than 120 promotional product distributors flocked to the home of Manchester United to see the latest and greatest business ideas.
The Big New Products Show featured over 50 suppliers in one compelling setting, in an event timed perfectly for the all-important third selling season. The show, on September 3, took place at Old
Traffordʼs recently refurbished Manchester Suite, which provided an upmarket and spacious setting. Itʼs the latest in a series of events run by a consortium of the industryʼs top suppliers on a strictly not-for-profit basis. Organiser, Gerry Thomas, said: “We were
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excited to see so many visitors at the show. It proved that both suppliers and distributors still very much welcome and value face-to-face contact. Whatʼs more, a show of this size gives them the chance to have extended, meaningful and profitable conversations.”
The Big New Products Show took place in Manchester
The Manchester show was a big hit with visiting distributors. Graham Bee, of Beeline Advertising Products in Nottingham, said: “Face-to-face is still how I prefer to do business and now, more than ever, itʼs important to be aware of whatʼs new.” Darren Leigh, from Manchester-based Leighmans, added: “This is probably the best trade show I have ever attended.”
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