INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 22 images APRIL 2022 Brother Industries supports Ukrainian refugee efforts Garment printing and sewing specialist Brother Industries has announced it is donating €500,000 to help people affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The sum, equivalent to around £420,000, is being given through UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, to support humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. Announcing the donation, the company said in a statement: “Brother is extremely saddened that so many innocent lives are being negatively impacted by the current situation in Eastern Europe and have decided to extend our support to those in need. “We sincerely hope that everyone impacted finds safety and security, and our thoughts remain with all those affected in Ukraine and the wider area including our customers, employees and business partners. “The Brother Group sincerely hopes that this situation will be resolved as quickly as possible, and that the people of Ukraine can return to their safe daily lives.” imagesmag.uk/brother-ukraine www.unhcr.org Southwest Customised Clothing This brilliant workwear was embroidered by Southwest Customised Clothing in Minehead for local business Nelson’s Decorating. imagesmag.uk/SCC-Nelson-Decorating Find our digital editions online: imagesmag.uk/digital-issues Gildan reports record sales and increased profit Gildan Activewear has reported record sales and a sharp rise in profits for 2021, driven by an increase in trade to above prepandemic levels in the last six months of the year. Net sales for the apparel supplier rose by 48% to the record figure of $2,923 million (£2,153 million) in 2021 while adjusted gross profit rose from $306 million (£225 million) in 2020 to $903 million (£665 million) last year. Gildan reported that the “significant” improvement was due to several factors including a much stronger product mix, lower raw material costs, higher net selling prices and the non-recurrence of Covid-19. However, its business globally, including blank garments, was still hampered by factors such as lower international shipments and lockdowns in various regions. Gildan’s president and CEO, Glenn J Chamandy, said: “Today, we stand as a less complex, more competitively advantaged organisation, stronger than we have ever been and well-positioned for sustainable growth.” imagesmag.uk/gildan2021 Glenn J Chamandy Roland DG launches third-generation TrueVis printer/cutters Roland DG Corporation has announced the launch of the “third generation” of its TrueVis wide-format inkjet printer/ cutters. Available now in the UK, the new machines are the professional flagship VG3-640 and 540 models with up to eight colours of ink and the SG3-540 and 300 with four colours of ink. The new launches see Roland’s TrueVis series adopt a new eightcolour ink set of CMYKLcLmOrGr for high-quality colour matching and visual expression. They bring a wider colour gamut using special orange and green inks, and smoother colours with reduced graininess using light cyan and light magenta. According to Roland DG, the new TrueVis models were also designed to offer excellent usability without relying on the proficiency of the person operating it, and both the VG3 and SG3 models include a new media setting support function that reduces media skew for easier and more accurate media loading. imagesmag.uk/truevis3 The new Roland TrueVis SG3540 and 300 printer/cutters The flag of Ukraine. Photo: Jorono/Pixabay
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