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INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 20 images APRIL 2021 Hybrid Services has appointed Duncan Jefferies to the new role of head of marketing and business development. Since joining the company in 2002, Duncan has been directly involved with the Mimaki UK and Ireland distributor’s marketing and communications, and in his new role will lead the company’s sales and marketing functions. “Duncan and I have worked closely together on every aspect of our marketing during my time at Hybrid,” commented managing director Brett Newman. “I foresee a seamless transition into the new role, and in creating the new senior management team, his experience and understanding of the business and wider industry will prove invaluable. “Our plans for growth naturally revolve around the effective delivery of core marketing and product strategies, and Duncan’s appointment will ensure this is successfully administered.” “It’s a privilege to be a part of the management team at Hybrid,” added Duncan. “Having been involved with the business for nearly 20 years, I’m as excited as ever about the opportunities the Mimaki product line-up offers.” imagesmag.uk/Changing-Faces- Duncan-Jefferies CHANGING FACES Tag us on Instagram! @imagesmaguk Duncan Jefferies, the new head of marketing and business development at Hybrid Services Studio Print Press Vintage sweatshirt company Billy’s Retro commissioned Studio Print Press in Keighley, West Yorkshire, to embroider these striking, colourful tops. imagesmag.uk/Studio-Print-Billys-Retro Amaya wins Kornit Digital’s 2020 ‘Partner of the Year’ award Amaya Sales UK has won the 2020 ‘Partner of the Year’ award for its continued partnership with printer manufacturer Kornit Digital. The award was presented at Kornit Digital’s EMEA regional 2020 Kickoff event, which was held virtually on Monday 15 February for more than 100 members of the region’s team and partners. “At Amaya we have always worked hard to represent the brands we work with, and for Kornit Digital to acknowledge this is a great achievement,” commented Peter Wright, who is managing director of Amaya. “The awards given are voted for by the whole team at Kornit Digital, and for me it’s truly satisfying to know that all our team have been recognised as delivering the high standards that we have worked so hard to set over the years.” imagesmag.uk/Amaya-Kornit- PartnerAward The award was presented at Kornit Digital’s EMEA regional 2020 Kickoff event GForce Sportswear introduces custom face coverings for schools GForce Sportswear is now offering reusable face coverings that can be fully personalised with school logos, colours and designs. The new washable face masks are part of the company’s new personal protective equipment (PPE) range with its sister brand Grahame Gardner. The new collection also includes customisable face shield visors and medical-grade disposable items. The face masks feature an anti-static fabric and have a soft bamboo interior, which the company says is kind to the skin, and helps with both moisture- management and temperature control. They come in two different fabrics: an eyedroplet polyester with an antibacterial finish; and a lightweight microshell with a water-resistant finish. imagesmag.uk/GForce-schools-masks GForce Sportswear’s new face masks are ready to be personalised