Product Awards 2023-24: And the winners are…

This year’s BPMA Product Awards have continued to celebrate the promotional merchandise industry. The exceptional innovation, expertise, and quality available in the market has been demonstrated across this year’s entries. With entry requirements increased to disclose sustainable product credentials, our industry judges were able to assess the product capabilities and the impact on the planet.

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FaberExposize UK Expands Operations

FaberExposize UK, Europe’s largest printed fabric supplier and industry leaders in wide format print, have announced a significant expansion with the addition of the unit next to its current factory. This strategic move strengthens the company’s commitment to growth and its dedication to meeting the evolving needs of its clients.

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Our Sustainability Roadmap

The BPMA is looking beyond warm words as it sets out the industry’s route towards a more responsible and sustainable future. Melissa Chevin explains

If there is a single word that could describe the primary focus for our industry right now, it has to be ‘sustainability’.

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Back to Business

This year saw the biggest one-day Merchandise World event since the pandemic – proof that the industry is in a positive condition

The bounce back continues for the promotional merchandise industry.

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BPMA Meeting Opportunities

As part of the BPMA’s membership team, Kian Clews Braddon will be supporting the industry at exciting upcoming events

The membership team at the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) is expanding and I am the new Membership Executive. I am delighted to be working with so many amazing people.

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Running on Empty?

Learn to spot the signs of overtrading or you could be supporting an ailing business with an interest free overdraft, says Mike Collins

Here at Direct Route-AccountAssyst we asked ourselves, is there one word that sums up the effect of the current cost of living ‘crisis’ on the credit management of a business?

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The Drinks are on You

When it comes to drinkware, recipients remember who the giver was, especially if it is personalised

The government may be going cool on its green agenda but in the promotional merchandise world sustainability goes from strength to strength, not least in the world of drinkware.

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A Bright Future

Following a successful Merchandise World, leading British manufacturers gathered to discuss where the industry is heading, reports Mark Alderson

This year’s annual Briman conference focused on the rapidly changing face of promotional merchandise, sustainability goals, and all things UK manufactured.

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Good in the Hood

The hoodie or sweatshirt has become a staple product of branded clothing but where did it come from? Clive Alcott investigates

The history of the sweatshirt can be traced back to the early 20th Century.

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