Industry News
Graphtec reaches 70 year milestone T
Graphtec celebrate its 70th anniversary. The company has spent the last 70 years as a pioneering influence in the development and supply of the most technically advanced digital cutters, scanners and associated equipment. These have been adopted by a wide range of industries but perhaps most significantly in the sign and graphics, digital printing, printwear and promotional products, packaging and labelling sectors.
The UK and Ireland are home to Graphtecʼs largest
his year sees
and most successful global subsidiary company outside of Japan. From its two facilities in Wrexham, North Wales and via a network of authorised resellers, Graphtec GB supplies arguably the widest range of digital cutters at the most competitively priced currently available, while achieving virtual benchmark status with a number of new product innovations.
Director of Graphtec GB, Phil Kneale, said: “There are many tangible benefits to ownership of a Graphtec machine but perhaps the most important of these is the degree to which it enables sign and graphics and
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Two new stylish jackets for Dunderdon
ashion workwear brand Dunderdon has added two new jackets to its stylish collection. The J56 Vantage Jacket is made of highly durable Vantage fabric developed for tough working in rough conditions. Featuring lightweight padding, this rugged garment offers everything wearers need to look smart at a hard day's work.
digital printing companies, in particular, to engage with and maximise the potential of new business opportunities that exists in other markets, thereby introducing vital new revenue streams and increasing profitability. The most notable of these markets include the highly lucrative print wear and promotional products, packaging and labelling and vehicle wrapping and customisation sectors.” Later this year, Graphtec GB will announce a major rebranding initiative, coupled with the introduction of important new product launches.
Director of Graphtec GB, Phil Kneale
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The J56 Vantage Jacket and S27 Polartec Jacket
For the up-coming chilly months, take a look at the S27 Polartec Jacket. Made of Polartec Power Stretch ProTM fabric, this mid-layer jacket delivers excellent moisture management and four-way stretch for anyone who's really active. With handy front pockets and additional features like the mobile phone pocket and thumb openings at the sleeve ends, it's available in black/ brown and navy/ orange colour combinations.
Dunderdon's range includes jackets, trousers, tops, footwear and accessories, which are highly technical, street-smart garments for tradesmen and women who want really fashionable working clothes that meet on-site needs, but also look good in leisure activities.
David Luke achieves SCS Accreditation
avid Luke has become the first schoolwear brand
to achieve SCS Accreditation. Last year, to strengthen its eco-credentials, David Luke embarked on the process of third-party certifying the recycled content in its uniforms. After evaluation, SCS Global Services has certified that the polyester fabrics David Luke uses in its
David Luke has achieved SCS Accreditation
eco-uniform products contains post-consumer waste. Between 30% and 100% of the fibre in the materials is recycled post-consumer waste. The schoolwear supplier can now proudly incorporate the globally recognised SCS Kingfisher Certification Mark across all marketing materials and customer facing resources for the certified products. David Luke was the first schoolwear business within the industry to introduce recycled polyester to its product portfolio, launching its eco-blazer in 2010 and now it is the only schoolwear brand that can claim it has achieved SCS Accreditation.
Industry veteran joins AJS Embroidery Services A
fter nearly 20 years at GS UK and CCT-UK Sean Barker has moved on to a new and fresh career path with AJS
Embroidery Services.
AJS, which is the sole distributor for Tajima embroidery machines and other textile related products such as software, lasers, rhinestone and DTG printing machines in both the UK and Ireland, is looking forward to Mr Barker bringing his embroidery, digital printing, and laser cutting and engraving experience to AJS, after having worked in the embroidery and clothing industry for well over 30 years.
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He will join the AJS team and assist them as they move into new and exciting areas of business and applications.
His understanding of the DTG printing equipment and the CADlink Digital Factory Software will greatly enhance the current AJS business portfolio along with the laser cutting solutions he has developed over the years. Tony Dorsey, managing director, and Scott Mason, sales manager, are both looking forward to Mr Barker joining and wish him all the best in his new role at AJS.
Sean Barker joins AJS Embroidery Services
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