Jobs & People: Industry news from Craft Focus magazine

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And the Creative Impulse Award goes to...

Just about a month before the Oscars in Hollywood, Creativeworld honours the most innovative new products with the Oscar of the hobby, craft and artists' supplies sector. The Creative Impulse Award was presented today on the opening day of the leading international trade fair. The crowds at the ceremony were huge and the excitement about who will win an award in one of the five categories was palpable.

Posted: 9 February 2023

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Gleener announces European expansion with new UK office

Gleener Inc. - a leader in sustainable housewares - has announced the company's expansion in the UK/Europe with the opening of a UK office. Gleener is an innovative, eco-minded, and buzz-worthy brand offering best-in-class products that really work. Its FUNctional, sustainable products have won design and innovation awards, earned prestigious publicity, and been spotted in the hands of countless celebrities and influencers. It's a certified women-owned business with a firm belief that small actions can lead to big change.

Posted: 30 August 2022

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Pentel appoints John Cotterell into sales team

Stationery brand Pentel has appointed industry veteran John Cotterell to manage its sales territory from Staffordshire to the Channel Islands, encompassing south and mid-Wales, south-west England and much of the M40 corridor.

John joins Pentel following the recent retirement of long-standing Pentel territory manager Sally Evans.

With over 40 years' experience John has extensive knowledge of the stationery industry and writing instruments in particular, gained through territory and national account manager roles with Stabilo, Esselte and, latterly, Pilot.

Posted: 4 July 2022

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