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Rowlinson Knitwear signs Climate Emergency Declaration


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owlinson Knitwear has signed a Climate Emergency Declaration, committing the business to take immediate action to avert the climate emergency. The employee-owned schoolwear manufacturer also closed for business on Friday, September 20, which was Global Climate Strike day. Instead, it chose to host a Climate Crisis Day to deepen employee engagement with the Climate Emergency through presentations and interactive workshops, confirming the companyʼs mission to become a force for good.


Building on its longstanding ethical commitment,


Rowlinson will become carbon neutral and achieve The Planet Mark certification by


Rowlinson employees with the signed Climate Emergency Declaration


the end of 2019, and become a Certified B Corporation by the end of 2020. The Planet Markʼs sustainability certification requires holders to measure and reduce their annual carbon emissions associated with business operations. Certified B Corporations balance purpose and profit, meeting a legal requirement to consider their environmental and social impact.


Nazdar reappoints Martin Burns in new role of BDM for OEM inks


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azdar Ink Technologies has appointed Martin Burns to the position of business development manager for OEM inks, with responsibility for the development of new OEM business and the management of existing business in key segments.


Mr Burns previously worked at Nazdar


for 16 years, followed by a short engagement with another industry manufacturer. At Nazdar, he was integral in managing the entire product line from conceptual stages through product life cycles, while working closely with research and development, manufacturing and sales departments.


He ultimately held the role of digital market sector manager at Nazdar for the EMEA and ASPAC regions, where he was responsible for the global management of wide and super-wide solvent and aqueous products and assisted the coordination of product management for wide and super-wide UV technology. On rejoining Nazdar, Mr Burns, said: "It really is a pleasure to be back at Nazdar at a time when we have so many positive things happening in our OEM business around the world. I look forward to this new opportunity at Nazdar and being part of a great team."


James MacDonald, vice president marketing at Nazdar, added:


"We are excited to have Martin rejoin our team and look forward to his continued positive contributions to Nazdar."


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Martin Burns rejoins Nazdar to the position of BDM


Rowlinsonʼs managing director, Donald Moore, said: “Scientists around the world agree that we face an unprecedented Climate Emergency which requires radical action. As a responsible employee-owned business, itʼs our duty to act immediately. Rowlinsonʼs Climate Crisis Day equipped colleagues with the stark facts about our negative impact on the planet. Collectively signing our Climate Emergency


Declaration demonstrates we accept those realities and are committed to do something about them.


“Becoming carbon neutral and achieving recognised certifications is just a part of our ongoing journey. Our Climate Crisis Day was a


clear call to arms, inspiring our people to learn, share and take action to safeguard the planet for future generations. Weʼre unrelenting in our ambition to demonstrate leadership in ethical conduct in our industry and the wider business community. Itʼs the right thing to do, so we can play our part in shaping a more caring and environmentally conscious economy."


Result introduces new sizes in key products


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esponding to requests from its customers, Result Clothing has introduced new sizes to a number of key items in its range.


Managing director for Result, David Sanders-Smith, said: “A key factor in Resultʼs success is listening and responding to our customers.


“In addition to requests for new product styles we regularly receive feedback on colours and sizing options for current products. By adopting these additions, as well as keenly observing and monitoring industry trends, we continue to offer our customers a range which maximises their options.” The R033X Polartherm Fleece Top is now available in an XS size in the forest colourway. It is also available in XS in black, navy and Oxford grey, as well as in up to size 3XL in navy and black and S-2XL in red, Oxford grey, black, royal, navy and forest. The R121M Menʼs Classic Soft Shell Jacket is now available in 3XL in the grey colourway. It is also available in sizes S-2XL in axure, navy, grey, black, red, bottle green and workguard grey and 3XL in red, black, workguard grey and navy and 4XL in workguard grey, black, bottle and navy. The grey colourway is also available in womensʼ fit R121F.


The R033X is now available in XS in forest


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