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Kornit Digital acquires Custom Gateway I
n order to expand its cloud software workflow portfolio for end-to-end management of on-demand apparel and home décor production, Kornit Digital has completed the acquisition of Custom Gateway.
Ronen Samuel, Kornit Digital CEO, said: “I am very pleased to announce the acquisition of Custom Gateway as we augment our market-leading capabilities with their powerful software, which we’ve evaluated thoroughly, including via several strategic customers we share. “Brands, retailers, suppliers, and fulfillers of all sizes stand to grow considerably through digital transformation, and with Custom Gateway, Kornit will revolutionise on-demand digital textile production with a unique end-to-end solution, giving us a powerful competitive advantage in the market.”
Custom Gateway’s cloud platform is suitable for both B2B and B2C business models and handles all steps of efficient on-demand production. The platform enables content sourcing, creation, content management, and display at the front end.
Orders created are captured by a robust order management system and are
directed to the appropriate back-end production sites using sophisticated routing algorithms. Once orders proceed to the production floor, they are smartly routed and managed, to allow for efficient on-demand production on a mass scale. The entire process from order creation to shipment is enriched with integrations to
New recruit for The Cotton Textile Company
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he Cotton Textile Company welcomes Iuliana Vinte, known as Lulu, in the role of sales and marketing manager. Ms Vinte hails from Romania and came to the UK in 2013 to study fashion design at the Middlesex University in London. Soon after graduating she started her career in the fashion industry as a designer and product developer, and soon
existing IT environments, data-driven decisioning, and business intelligence analytics. By seamlessly connecting front end (online or other storefront) to the most suitable back end (on-demand production and logistics operation), the technology enables customers to realise the full efficiency, scalability, and profitability benefits of digitisation. Custom Gateway will supplement Kornit's Konnect, offering customers valuable business insights for agility in the face of market dynamics and disruption. Custom Gateway has over 300 active customers globally, including brand names such as the UK’s largest fashion retailer Next, as well as other leading sports, fashion, and content brands. Andrew Talbot, Custom Gateway CEO, added: “We’re excited about bringing these two creative cultures together and know from experience that Kornit and Custom Gateway are built upon a common vision. “Together, we will provide global brands and fulfillers optimal control of their business, ensuring swift, socially responsible fulfilment, and in a profitable model that produces and ships orders in real time, without excess inventory or labour.”
Glenmuir launches G Lulu Vinte joins TCTC
found her interests migrating towards marketing and business development.
Richard King, co-founder and CEO said: “We are delighted to welcome Lulu to our team who will be pivotal in driving our online and offline presence and will share the exciting growth of the business with us.” Incorporated in 2013, TCTC is now firmly established as a producer of clothing, towels, socks and accessories for many lifestyle and fashion labels, as well as more niche corporate businesses. The business is now a licensee and is planning to launch two own brand ranges this year. Ms Vinte added: “It’s a great time to join TCTC as I am passionate about fashion and textiles as well as digital marketing. Their growth plans fit perfectly with my expertise and I am excited to help drive growth and fulfil my need to be challenged at this stage in my career.” Over the next few weeks Ms Vinte will be relaunching TCTC’s website, rebranding a core line of business and working on the launch of new brands and services.
| 6 | September 2020
#PeopleofGlenmuir Instagram series with iconic sports personalities
lenmuir has launched a series of live Q&A sessions with iconic sports personalities including Sir Jackie Stewart, Ian Woosnam and Clare Balding OBE named #PeopleOfGlenmuir. The series which is hosted by various members of the Glenmuir team in Lanark, and streamed exclusively through Glenmuir’s Instagram account, captures the spirit of those personalities from the sporting world who have a passion and affinity towards the great game of golf. The programme has featured Bella Angel, one of Instagram’s most popular female golf influencers, Conor O’Leary, the joint managing director of the famous Gleneagles resort and sports personality and presenter Clare Balding OBE. Andrew Murray, Ian Woosnam and Sir Jackie Stewart are all set to be featured as well as a number of other high-profile personalities from the world of sport.
Sir Jackie Stewart took part in Glenmuir’s Instagram Q&A
Mikhel Ruia, managing director, Glenmuir, said: “During these difficult and uncertain times it is important we find innovative ways of communicating, engaging with and building communities among our customers and Glenmuir team in Lanark. This is the essence of our #PeopleOfGlenmuir series. Golf is about people from all backgrounds coming together for the love of the game and these Q&A sessions try to capture this spirit.”
The live #PeopleOfGlenmuir Q&A sessions take place on Thursdays at 6pm exclusively through Glenmuir’s Instagram account.
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