Envases Universales subsidiary DevTech PET is set to invest $18m to expand its operations in the US state of Pennsylvania. The company will lease a 120,000ft² manufacturing facility in Hanover Township of Northampton County. The ...
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New and seasoned inventors have the chance to pitch toy ideas directly to the two firms. Vivid and Bladez Toyz have signed up as pitch partners for this year's Inventors Workshop. Both firms will be involved in the pitching sessions at ...
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"Character Options has a strong inventors network and this event gives us the opportunity to grow our community further," said Jon Elliott, R&D operations manager. Character Options has signed up as pitch partner for this year's Inventors ...
"Crowdfunding has helped to democratise the toy industry, meaning toy designers can now get their innovations to market despite limited contacts and knowledge." Heather Delaney, one of the world’s most influential crowdfunding PR ...
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'We've heard great things about last year's FunFest event, so were delighted to be joining the line-up this year,'says Kids@Play. This year’s FunFest Blogger Summit has revealed is first two expo partners, with JCB Kids returning ...
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"Speaking with inventors allows Jazwares to experience the creative spark and passion, as well as open dialogue which could not be captured without meeting inventors face-to-face.” Jazwares has signed up as a major sponsor for this ...
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Many Northamptonshire businesses have formally pledged to create good quality training opportunities for young generation locally to meets the sector's needs. Companies making the pledge include TMI Foods, Warner Edwards, Phipps ...
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Paper and packaging firm Antalis has bought 1st Class Packaging, Donington Packaging Supplies and Parkside Packaging from PaperlinX UK. PaperlinX UK was placed into administration in April, but the performance of the three distribution ...
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In constant currency, sales at UK fashion retailer Primark were 15 per cent ahead from the first half of fiscal 2014, for the 24 weeks period ended February 28, 2015,. At actual exchange rates and as a result of the weakening of the ...
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Broadcaster, author and media guru will present the session, ‘Prepare To Shine’. Broadcaster, author and media guru Janey Lee Grace will present the keynote session at the upcoming FunFest Blogger Summit Conference. Taking ...
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Summit is a day of conference sessions, networking and brand ambassador opportunities for bloggers of all abilities. The first ever FunFest Blogger Summit will take place at Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa, Northampton on Saturday, April ...
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The Workshop will head north next year. The Toy & Game Inventors Workshop will head north in 2015 – with a new venue in the Midlands. The Workshop made its debut this September, providing inventors, would-be inventors and students ...
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Daro will preview its 2015 collections at its Northampton head office showroom from 1st-31st October. The show gives the opportunity for stockists and potential stockists to view the proposed 2015 collections of indoor cane and rattan ...
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Beverage alcohol producer Diageo is under the scanner of the Independent Complaints Panel for breaching marketing rules by featuring a colourful design on their promotional countertop unit. The Northampton Borough Licensing Team said in ...
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Cormar Carpets have been voted Best Carpet Manufacturer 2014 by readers of the furnishing trade magazine Interiors Monthly. Award-winning UK carpet manufacturer, Cormar Carpets has been flying the flag for British-made carpet for over 55 ...