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| Stylish & sustainable |
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Carly and Greg Murray, the husband and wife team behind Cascayde, talk to Craft Focus about their on-trend ranges of plastic-free products. The dynamic couple started the business together in 2019 with the goal of offering plastic free and eco-friendly alternatives to everyday products to as many people as possible. Here they tell us more ...
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| ExaClair launches new Exacompta pencil cases |
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Following the success of their Exacompta pencil cases, which were introduced last year. ExaClair Limited, the UK subsidiary of the Exacompta-Clairefontaine Group, has expanded the range by adding a new selection of items to give customers greater choice. The versatile Teksto pencil case can be used in the traditional manner for carrying essentials or, with its innovative design, it can be easily converted to a pen pot that stands on a desk for easy access to the contents. Made from rPET (recycled plastic water bottles) with a recycled polyester lining that resists ink and dirt, this Global Recycle Standard (GRS) certified item is available in two colours; turquoise and water green, to match the Teksto filing and desktop items.
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| The finishing touch! |
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Jo Insull, Sales Director at Ribbon Writer talks to Craft Focus about their exciting new machine, the Ribbon Writer The Enterprise Elite , launched for light commercial useage. The company is based in the heart of the country in the West Midlands just off the M5 in Bromsgrove. They're specialists in all forms of ribbon printing for a wide range of customers, such as crafters, party suppliers, gift and craft shops, garden centres, sweet shops and florists - the list is almost endless!
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| Corinne Lapierre ramps up presence in Australia |
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After over a year of rapid expansion across the US market, from Hawaii to Alaska, Yorkshire-based Corinne Lapierre is ramping up its presence in Australia and Tasmania.
Business Manager Olivia Neligan says, "We know we have many very happy online customers in Australasia so we're thrilled that they may now also be able to find our kits in their local independents."
The company has established that there is a strong global demand for superb quality and design-led craft products and the Made in Britain label is a further boost to the reputation and appeal of the brand in foreign markets.
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| Crafter’s Companion invests in new warehouse |
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Crafter's Companion is unveiling the look of its new Newton Aycliffe-based UK warehouse. The dedicated 54,000 sq foot, nine metres high pallet-racking space will enable the business to house 4,000 pallets of products. The warehouse will support the team's ability to meet the growing demand for crafting items with their customers across the UK, Europe and USA. In addition to increased space, the warehouse features 3,000 sq feet of office area and two dock loading doors, alongside modern staff facilities, including large training and breakout spaces, showers and changing rooms. The investment will also create new opportunities for the company and the local Newton Aycliffe area.
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| New trade show - The Knit Show |
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UK Hand Knitting has announced a new trade show, The Knit Show, which will be held at The Pavilions of Harrogate on the 3rd and 4th of September 2022. Even before Covid, exhibitions had become a little formulaic, less inspiring than they should have been and held in venues that lack personality and cost the earth. The members at UK Hand Knitting feel it is time to change things with an event that will not be your normal show, but something significant to inspire, motivate and most of all enjoy.
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| WTTB launches new artworking service to support resellers |
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An easy-to-use design service has been introduced by one of the UK's leading online print platforms, giving its resellers the opportunity to boost their business and increase capacity. As part of its continued growth, WTTB has now unveiled Artworker+, an additional offering for any customers who have to outsource their design or don't currently offer that facility. And it means that users will have a creative team of experts on tap, without the overheads of taking on more staff and still be able to expand their businesses.
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| David & Charles bring you... Exisle Publishing! |
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David and Charles will distribute Exisle Publishing books (Exisle), including imprints EK Books and Little Pink Dog Books, in a new agreement to begin in July 2022. The David and Charles in house team will oversee sales and marketing, with books being distributed through GBS. The list is being distributed on an exclusive basis in the UK and non-exclusively in export territories. The Exisle list features titles in mind, body, spirit and health and wellness categories alongside children's books under the EK Books imprint. The award-winning children's list has a particular focus on the communication and understanding of complex issues.
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