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INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 10 images MARCH 2022 Steffen Orth has joined digital printing software provider ColorGate in the newly created role of project management officer. He will be responsible for structuring and prioritising all of ColorGate’s projects. His core task is to ensure that the company’s resources are deployed in a way that they “generate the greatest possible customer benefit”. He will also share his know-how with ColorGate customers in an advisory capacity. As part of the company’s ‘Digital Print Adoption Services’, he will support existing and future customers in developing new value propositions and business models. With a degree in printing and media technology, Steffen has worked for companies such as Amcor, Cimpress (Vistaprint) and Hapa. imagesmag.uk/colorgate-orth Embroidery and printer specialist GS UK has appointed Jack Scott to a role in its laser cutting production team. Jack has a lot of experience in the area of laser cutting production after previously working as a laser cutting operator for eight years in GS UK’s bespoke laser cutting facility. After a few years’ break at an engineering company, Jack has now re-joined the team, taking on the role of deputy manager. He will be involved in planning production schedules and dealing with many of GS UK’s key customer accounts. Julie Spooner, laser cutting manager, said: “We are very pleased to have Jack back in the laser facility as deputy manager. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience which will make him a superb addition to the team and ensures that we can continue to offer our outstanding bespoke cutting service to our customers.” imagesmag.uk/ gsuk-scott Essential Workwear has welcomed Lee Saunders to its expanding team to help move the company forward. Lee, an experienced head of sales, has joined the Dunstable-based company to lead business development after working at a senior level in the clothing and workwear industry for over ten years. He has extensive sales experience spanning almost 20 years, achieving impressive commercial objectives which will help Essential Workwear grow significantly over the coming year. George Georgiou, managing director of Essential Workwear, said: “We are delighted to have Lee on board as he is the perfect ‘star signing’ for us to help us move the company forward, employ more local people and raise the profile of the business.” imagesmag. uk/essential-lee The marketing team for Fruit of the Loom and Russell Europe has expanded with the appointment of Alisa Schneider as digital marketing specialist. Alisa is assuming responsibility for the expansion of the brands’ social media presence as well as taking on email marketing, marketing automation, lead generation and data management. She will be communicating the brand world of Fruit of the Loom and Russell Europe on social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn and enabling targeted marketing to B2B and end customers, as well as driving the establishment of a lively community and increasing reach. The two brands are part of Germany-based textile manufacturer FOL International GmbH. imagesmag.uk/ fruit-alisa CHANGING FACES Steffen Orth Jack Scott Alisa Schneider Lee Saunders Stormtech launches ‘fully sustainable’ apparel line Stormtech Performance Apparel has introduced Pure Earth by Stormtech, the brand’s first “fully sustainable” line of clothing. Materials used in the manufacture of the garments include recycled fibres and cotton accredited to the Better Cotton initiative (BCI), with compliance extending through to the use of sustainable packaging. The Pure Earth line is part of the Vancouver-based global brand’s commitment to conserve nature and give discarded plastics a second life. For more on the brand’s new styles, from polos and performance T-shirts to softshell jackets, turn to page 44. imagesmag.uk/pure-earth 1992-2022 Images is a favourite go-to resource of mine for keeping up to date within the industry; whether it is technology, products or people. The articles are always on topic, informative and a valuable read each month with a coffee in hand! – Alex Cunliffe, Inkthreadable [L-R] Stormtech’s Pure Earth Montebello Performance Short Sleeve Tee and Narvik Softshell Visit us on Facebook: @imagesmaguk