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INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 24 images OCTOBER 2021 Easing of travel restrictions opens up Fespa in Amsterdam The Netherlands has eased Covid travel restrictions, making it easier for garment decorators to attend this year’s Fespa Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo in Amsterdam. From 22 September, travellers from “very high-risk countries”, including the UK, no longer need to quarantine on arrival if they can prove they are fully vaccinated with an EU-approved vaccine. This proof can be provided by means of the EU Digital Covid Certificate (DCC) or equivalent certification from non-EU countries such as the Covid certificate on the UK’s NHS app. Fespa Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2021 at RAI in Amsterdam runs from 12 to 15 October. imagesmag.uk/fespa21-travel Check out our Instagram Stories for the latest industry news @imagesmaguk Henbury Brands has appointed Lee Mills to a new brand representative role. Lee will be out on the road to meet customers and showcase the company’s products, offer advice, and get a better understanding of industry requirements. In the newly created position, Lee will be focusing on the south-east, south-west, south central and south Wales. He previously worked for printing and embroidery company Harlequin Designs, managing the sales side of the business. Katie Stewart, who is the managing director of Henbury, said: “We learn so much from visiting the decorators and their vast knowledge of the industry really helps us to understand and react to what they are wanting from a supplier of cross-product brands.” imagesmag.uk/henbury-mills Vicky Kinasz , managing director of promotional products and apparel distributor Geiger UK, has been promoted to the international Geiger group’s executive team while retaining her role at the UK business. She will work on strategic planning, policy and overall future business growth and direction for Geiger and all of its business units. imagesmag.uk/geiger-vicky Summa has appointed Geert Pierloot as managing director. Erwin Vandousselaere , current CEO, is appointed as executive chairman of the board . While remaining the group CEO, Erwin will further focus on the strategic projects within the Summa Group, and will continue to play an active role in the development of the business . imagesmag.uk/Pierloot CHANGING FACES Mina becomes patron member of regional chamber Print and workwear company Mina Print has become a patron member of the North & Western Lancashire (NWL) Chamber of Commerce. The Blackpool-based business, headed by founder and managing director Jake Adams, will work with the chamber to offer fellow members its expertise. The NWL Chamber of Commerce is the region’s largest business membership organisation, representing 1,600 members in Lancashire. Patron membership offers a limited number of businesses an exclusive opportunity to develop their profile, take a leading role in the local business community and gain optimum access to the chamber network’s power, influence and knowledge. Jake said: “I am delighted that we have joined NWL Chamber of Commerce’s patron family. This is a huge achievement for our business as we look to expand throughout the region.” imagesmag.uk/mina-chamber Vicky Kinasz It is now easier to visit the Fespa Global Print Expo in Amsterdam Jake Adams at Mina Print, which has become a patron member of the North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Lee Mills Geert Pierloot