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INDUSTRY NEWS

Changing faces Tony Palmer has joined Essential

online digital marketing and business development in the clothing and promotional sector. Mark is responsible for an area that stretches from the east side of the M1 from Newcastle down to the south coast. www.midwestworld.com

of MagnaColours, said: “Sophie and Sam will be a really welcome addition to the team. As someone who has been in the industry for a number of years, I understand how vital gaining this kind of valuable experience is. Our industry can be a complex one, so the experience they get here will be a great starting point for them, and we can’t wait to pass on our knowledge, experience and expertise.” www.magnacolours.com

Embroidery Design as the Dunstable company’s new production director. He was previously technical sales consultant at MHM Direct GB, and has more than 20 years’ experience in the printing industry.

Mark Harrison

Tony Palmer

Hybrid Services has appointed Brett Newman to the newly created role of chief operations manager. Brett brings more than 20 years of experience working in the sign and graphics industry to his role at the UK and Irish Mimaki distributor, and will be responsible for the company’s day-to-day operations and based at Hybrid’s Cheshire offices. “We are delighted to welcome Brett to the team at Hybrid and look forward to drawing on his many years of experience and industry knowledge,” said Hybrid director, Peter Mitchell. www.hybridservices.co.uk

Dave Roper has recruited Nick Walker to its sales team. Nick joined the company in August having relocated from South Africa, where he had been running his own business with 11 auto carousels. Prior to that he had worked at an M&R dealership where they manufactured their own inks and were agents for other screen print supplies. Dave Roper reported Nick has fitted in perfectly and brings with him “a fantastic amount of knowledge and experience”. Customers can meet him at the company’s Winter Open House on 30 November to 1 December 2017. www.daveroper.co.uk

[L-R] Sam Taylor-Woodhouse and Sophie Howlett

Mutoh Belgium, a subsidiary of Mutoh Industries Co, Japan, has appointed Kenji Yasuhara as its new managing director. He will be overseeing the sales, sales support, logistics, commercial and product marketing, product support and after-sales service activities for Mutoh wide format printing and sign cutting equipment in the entire EMEA business area. He was previously general manager at Mutoh Deutschland, and takes over from Akio Kotake, who had been in the position for three years. www.mutoh.eu

Brett Newman

MagnaColours has welcomed two apprentices to its team at the MagnaLab. Sam Taylor-Woodhouse and Sophie Howlett have joined as full-time apprentices at the Barnsley-based facility and will receive associated structured study as well as hands-on experience in the lab. Helen Parry, managing director

Nick Walker

Mark Harrison has joined Midwest Machinery, supplier of Happy embroidery machines, as sales director. Previously at YES, he has more than 17 years’ experience in garment decoration, and also has expertise in software,

[L-R] Yasuhiko Isobe, managing director international business headquarters (IBH); Akio Kotake, general manager sales operation department IBH; Kenji Yasuhara, managing director Mutoh Belgium; Nobumasa Hayakawa, president and representative director Mutoh Holdings Co

QuickPro ArtWrap canvas kits are now available from Xpres

Xpres partners with Adventa Xpres has partnered with Adventa to supply QuickPro ArtWrap canvas base kits. “These kits make it quick and easy to produce beautifully framed canvas art and require no specialist knowledge or equipment,” commented Xpres. “Simply print on to your chosen material and staple it to the board. The strong construction uses a fold-and-lock method with a premium back board to complete the canvas frame.” They come with pre-cut holes for easy hanging and are available in a variety of sizes. www.xpres.co.uk

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