ImagesMagUK_Digital-Edition_Nov17

INDUSTRY NEWS

Henbury celebrates 20 years of innovation and reliability

PRINT SHOP POOCHES #24 Jackie Perrelli Whether it’s pedigree pups or mangy mutts, decorators’ dogs are

Clothing brand Henbury celebrated its 20th anniversary on 13 October 2017. The brand was founded in 1997, with its first products launching in January 1998. “From humble beginnings, with the initial offer of five polo shirts, the Henbury brand has evolved into one of the main players in the industry today,” said managing director Katie Stewart. “Known for its quality, innovative designs, stylishly crafted products and high level marketing, Henbury has continued to offer reliability to its customers for the last 20 years.” The scale of Henbury’s evolution will be evident in 2018, with the brand promising an impressive 87 fashionable and contemporary corporate, promotional and workwear styles. These will include new additions, the Men’s Knitted Short Sleeved Polo (H716) and the Ladies’ Longline Open Cardigan (H719). Both are made in a 50% cotton/50% acrylic, 12-gauge knit, and available in black, navy and grey

marl. The styles have a fashionable design with European appeal and are trans-seasonal pieces. Henbury says the new designs offer more flexibility and a casual option for corporatewear, with the polo in particular aimed at a slightly younger customer, while the cardigan will appeal to a wide variety of age ranges and professions. Henbury adds that it values its partnerships and still works with many of the same suppliers it used when it started out 20 years ago, saying that “ensuring continuity is one of the key strengths of the brand”. Katie commented: “On a personal note, I have relished the opportunity to bring such a highly respected brand to the market and to be part of such an innovative business. I have been fortunate to work with some wonderfully inspiring people whom I can now call friends and I look forward to the next 20 years of Henbury.” www.henbury.com

valued members of staff at embroidery and print shops from Barking to Furness (and even further afield)… This month we have Jackie Perrelli from Pangea Printing in Baltimore, USA Full name: Jackie Perrelli Breed: Bassador, which is a basset hound and labrador mix – long and low. Age: Seven-years-old Time at company: Three years Job title: Quality control Job description: Sniffing all of the shirts when they arrive to make sure they’re up to standards and again when they leave printed. Special skills: Sleeping under desks and being the first to greet the postman Favourite colour: Pantone 306 www.pangeaprintingco.com

The newMen’s Knitted Short Sleeved Polo fromHenbury

New for 2018, the Ladies’ Longline Open Cardigan

BMB becomes Banner Blue Max Banner, aka BMB, rebranded as Banner on 2 October 2017. The rebranding for the company – which began in 1987 as Blue Max before changing its name to Blue Max Banner following the acquisition of the Banner and Beau Brummel schoolwear brands in 2010 – is the result of a “customer insights and consumer research programme designed to seek clarity on the company’s branding and brand architecture”. Glenn Leach, who became the company’s new CEO in September, said: “As is often the case with businesses that have grown through acquisition, we have a

lot of brands. Our intention is to create one distinct and recognisable brand. Banner, with its long-standing reputation in the schoolwear sector and its established brand recognition, was the clear choice. The Banner brand portfolio now comprises our renowned stock-supported Banner uniform and Banner sportswear ranges, including our latest Aptus Performance collection. Beau Brummel and Orion Teamwear represent our bespoke uniform and sportswear brands.” www.banner.co.uk

Long, low and the first international canine to grace Print Shop Pooches

06 images NOVEMBER 2017

www.images-magazine.com