Editorial: 0117 980 5040 Sales: 0117 960 3255 BUSINESS / NEWS email: news@signlink.co.uk 9 Perspex Distribution is celebrating 20 years of business having opened its first branch in Chelmsford, Essex in October 2003. Since then, it has expanded its product range and branch locations and diversified into a range of UK industries such as signage and print, construction, and precision fabrication. Two years after launching, Perspex had expanded to three branches and offered distribution across large areas of the UK. In the years that followed, two additional branches were added with the latest being the Group’s largest branch in Leeds which opened in 2016. This expansion has meant that the company’s five branches across the UK now service a range of new markets such as wide-format print and lighting. The areas Perspex has earned a reputation in over the years include UK manufactured products such as being the UK’s exclusive distributor of Perspex acrylic. Customer service and sustainability are other areas that Perspex has earned a reputation for having developed its range of sustainable materials over the past two decades. Looking to the next 20 years, the company says it will maintain its focus on growing this range as it works closely with manufacturing partners and the wider industry. Perspex was founded in October 2003 with its branch in Chelmsford, Essex Perspex Distribution celebrates 20 years By Carys Evans STAHLS’, a GroupeSTAHL company, which manufactures, develops, and distributes custom heat printing technologies, has acquired software company, Fulfill Engine. A prominent software technology company specialising in order fulfilment, supply chain management, and e-commerce store integration, the acquisition of Fulfill Engine promises to elevate the operation efficiency of sellers and custom garment production centres. Described as a significant milestone for both companies, the acquisition offers a fully automated production solution that vertically integrates the various areas of apparel customisation. According to STAHLS’, the acquisition of Fulfill Engine will create a technologically advanced and globally connected network that caters to automated heat print on demand and third-party logistics. “This acquisition aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions to the apparel customisation industry,” says Carleen Gray, chief executive officer of STAHLS’. “Together, we are poised to simplify and optimise every step of the process, delivering unprecedented efficiency and scalability to our valued customers.” [L to R] Ted Stahl, executive chairman of the board of GroupeSTAHL and Jayson Tompkins, chief executive officer and founder of Fulfill Engine STAHLS’ acquires Fulfill Engine By David Osgar Allen Signs has expanded its workforce during a period of growth with the recruitment of three new team members. Liam Cross joined the team in January as a business administrator apprentice and in the past month, the company has added a further three new employees to the team. Laura Turner has joined as sales and marketing executive whilst Ben Stewardson and Sophie Grant have joined as graphic designers. Turner will manage the internal marketing for Allen Signs and will look after the digital presence with strategic activities to market the business as well as the overall growth plan and business objectives. Alongside this, she will support the sales team. Stewardson and Grant have been brought on board to look after the rapidly increasing requests for design work which will enable Allen Signs to complete jobs more efficiently. Founded in 1965, Allen Signs supplies and installs roller banners, A-frames, flags, window decals, building signage, and more. [L to R] Laura Turner, Ben Stewardson, and Sophie Grant have all recently joined Allen Signs Allen Signs expands team due to growth By David Osgar FaberExposize has announced the expansion of its UK operations, which it says has been done to meet the increasing needs of its clients. The company is a producer of printed fabrics and has won a number of awards within the industry including Wide-Format Printer of the Year (30+ employees) at the UK Graphic Awards. With the acquisition of the 5,000sq ft unit next door, FaberExposize UK will have additional space to increase production capacity where it can integrate efficient workflow and innovative technology. FaberExposize UK expands into new site Dragon Group sponsors anniversary game Dragon Signs and Colour Studios, two businesses under the Dragon Group umbrella, sponsored the Anniversary Game of the University of Bath and Cardiff Metropolitan University. The game took place at The Rec in Bath and marked the University of Bath being granted its Royal Charter on October 25th, 1966. The sponsorship was particularly meaningful as Colour Studios, based in Radstock, has a long relationship with the University of Bath, while Dragon Signs has a link to Cardiff Met due to being based in Wales’ capital city. Crystal Display Systems (CDS), a designer, distributor, and reseller of flat panel displays, has announced the acquisition of Craft Data Limited, a company with a 40-year-long history in the display industry. Via the acquisition, CDS aims to elevate the experience of both companies' clients by combining their resources, knowledge, and passion for the industry. Craft Data was established in the early days of electronic displays becoming the representative/distributor for several Far East manufacturers of flat panel displays and thermal printers. Craft Data acquired by Craft Display Systems Issue 250 - December 2023 / January 2024
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