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INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 14 images DECEMBER 2020 Check out our recent digital issues at: imagesmag.uk/digital-issues Gildan Activewear releases third quarter 2020 results Gildan Activewear said its results for the third quarter of 2020, ending 27 September, “reflected a strong improvement from the second quarter, despite on-going Covid-19 impacts”. The garment manufacturer reported sales of $602 million, up from $230 million in the second quarter this year, and returned to a profit. “From a sales perspective, point of sales levels in the imprintables channel, although down on a year-over-year basis, remained relatively stable through the third quarter, while sales to retailers were up year-over-year.” Gildan added that its production is ramping up to meet demand, with 75% of pre-Covid manufacturing capacity back on-line at the quarter-end. Glenn Chamandy, president and CEO of Gildan, commented: “We were pleased with the recovery of our sales and earnings during the third quarter. Retail sales performance was driven by momentum in underwear, and while the lack of large events continues to impact imprintable channels, we are nonetheless seeing areas of opportunity.” imagesmag.uk/Gildan-Third- Quarter-2020 Exhibitor line-up for Fespa Global Print Expo 2021 continues to grow The Fespa Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2021 are attracting a growing line-up of exhibitors, reports Fespa. More than 200 exhibiting companies, including Brother and Polyprint DTG, will participate in the co- located events taking place from 9-12 March 2021 at the RAI Amsterdam in The Netherlands, with many more in active discussions to exhibit, explained Fespa. Folker Stachetzki, marketing manager at Brother, the Gold Sponsor for Fespa Global Print Expo 2021, commented: “Fespa is the most important trade fair for us to present our new products live to a wide audience. The cancellation of the trade fair in 2020, as well as all other restrictions caused by the pandemic, were tough for us, as probably for almost everyone. “We’re therefore looking forward to Fespa 2021, to meet interested visitors, to exchange experiences with other exhibitors, and to be able to show our new direct-to- garment printer and other innovations from Brother in front of the public again.” imagesmag.uk/FESPA-2021- exhibitors Positive Branding named ‘Workwear Branding Company of the Year’ Positive Branding has been awarded ‘Workwear Branding Company of the Year’ in the Corporate Livewire London Prestige Awards 2020. The customised workwear and promotional merchandise company was commended by the judging panel for “listening carefully to their clients’ needs and continually exceeding expectations with well- designed workwear – proven by the high number of five-star reviews they receive”. Jonathan Wilton, managing director of Positive Branding, commented: “I am delighted that Positive Branding has been recognised with these awards. We are a small family business, and to win in this highly competitive area shows that the hard work and dedication that we put in pays off. “We take great pride in going the extra mile for our customers, to ensure that they benefit from our extensive knowledge and experience – resulting in us providing workwear that exceeds their expectations.” The London Prestige Awards celebrates small and medium-sized enterprises in London. imagesmag.uk/PositiveBranding- Prestige-Awards PG Branding PG Branding decorated 10,000 face coverings with full-colour heat-transfer vinyl for Derbyshire Healthcare. imagesmag.uk/PGBranding-DH Gildan said its third quarter reflected a strong improvement from the second quarter despite on-going Covid-19 impacts Managing director Jonathan Wilton with Positive Branding’s award Fespa Global Print Expo will take place from 9-12 March 2021 at RAI Amsterdam in The Netherlands