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INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 10 images DECEMBER 2019 Like us on Facebook: @imagesmaguk C&G Embroidery opens new premises with purpose-built showroom C&G Embroidery has announced the development of its business premises near Portadown, Co Armagh in Northern Ireland. The embroidery and printing company has opened a new, larger building as part of expansion plans to boost output and increase its product range, following a six-figure investment supported by Ulster Bank. The new building includes a purpose-built showroom, as well as a larger factory floor, giving the company the capacity for additional machines in the future. Gary Winter, owner of C&G Embroidery, said: “People wanted to see and feel the garments, and most importantly, try them on. It’s completely different. Now they can do all these things, instead of looking at it from a screen or a book. “Having a new, purpose-built showroom means we can put many more new products in, and we have already started increasing our product range. In the next few months, we will be able to supply customised wallpaper, customised bed quilts and personalised furniture.” www.facebook.com/ CGEmbroideryandprint/ Gary and Carol Winter with Paul Reid (centre), business development manager at Ulster Bank, at the new C&G Embroidery premises Funding announced for local businesses unable to access responsible finance Fredericks Foundation has announced it has the funding available to invest in a number of local businesses across areas of England. Since 2001, the registered charity has been providing not-for-profit business loans to people struggling to obtain finance from a responsible lender, due to poor credit or other circumstances. The funding will aim to help build local businesses in Bristol, Bath and North Somerset, Cambridgeshire, Cornwall, Devon, Kent, Lincolnshire, London, Northamptonshire, Surrey and Wiltshire. Duncan Parker, chief executive officer at Fredericks Foundation, said: “People become excluded from mainstream credit for all kinds of reasons, meaning many simply give up their business dreams or resort to borrowing from lenders with unreasonable terms. We are determined to help level the playing field by giving everyone the opportunity to apply for one of our loans and transform their lives by running their own business.” www.fredericksloans.co.uk Work-Guard introduces its first workwear chino Work-Guard has launched the new Super Stretch Slim Chino (R470X), its first workwear chino trouser, which is designed for the winter season. It is made from windproof stretch fabric with a soft peach finish, comes in two colours, and is suitable for decoration with embroidery. The brand has also introduced Super Stretch Slim Chino Shorts (R471X) for the summer months or warmer indoor working conditions. The shorts are also made from windproof, stretch cotton fabric and they are available in two colours. www.workguardworkwear.com The new Super Stretch Slim Chino fromWork-Guard Duncan Parker, CEO, Fredericks Foundation