www.images-magazine.com OCTOBER 2026 images 09 INDUSTRY NEWS NH Rudy Marrerohas taken on the role of head of sales covering the UK and the rest of Europe at Siser, the Italianbased manufacturer of heat transfer vinyl (HTV). Rudy, who is well known from training days and other industry events in the UK, has been appointed to the role after more than seven years with the company. He will be covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Properly known as Rodolfo Marrero Jr, Rudy has been in the textile and heat transfer industry sector for 15 years. He was previously export sales manager for Siser, having joined in 2019 from garment decoration group Stahls’ where he was sales manager for South America. In July, Stahls’ announced that it was acquiring Siser. imagesmag.uk/siser-rudy Mimi’s Embroidery and Print has taken onChloe Wardleas production assistant. Amy Clarke, founder of Mimi’s, which is based in Stokesley, North Yorkshire, said Chloe is a skilled graphic designer, screen printer and embroiderer, and she is excited to see the two of them work and grow together. A customer of Mimi’s, Chloe runs her own small business called Fruit Salad Apparel, offering embroidered and printed garments and accessories that she sells online and at local market stalls. Calling the hire “one of the biggest business decisions I have made but very much needed”, Amy said: “She asked if I was open to having her for part-time work and we decided to give it ago! “She has been an absolute godsend and she couldn’t have come along at a more perfect time in the business’s growth.” imagesmag.uk/chloe-wardle Soyanghas announced the promotion of Damien Martinto the position of wideformat manager for the UK & Ireland. Damien, who joined the manufacturer and distributor of wide-format hardware and consumables in April 2024, will be responsible for the sales of Soyang’s 1.6m-wide printing equipment portfolio, which includes Mimaki printers and cutters, Graphtec cutting plotters and the VeloBlade range of die-cutting systems from Vivid Laminating Technologies. Damien will help print service providers to identify the most effective technology for their businesses. A key part of his role will include overseeing machinery showcases at Soyang’s new demonstration facility in Altham. “The wide-format portfolio within our hardware department continues to go from strength to strength, and I’m looking forward to working closely with our partners and supporting customers across a broad range of markets,” he said. imagesmag.uk/damien-martin DanRoynonhas joined corporatewear provider Disley as business development manager. Dan brings with him “plenty of industry experience, an almost unhealthy enthusiasm for good product and a firm belief that business is better when it feels less like business”. Having previously worked with many of the same distributors during his time at Ralawise, Dan reports that he is looking forward to getting back out on the road, catching up with familiar faces and meeting plenty of new ones across Scotland, the northeast, and Wales. “Disley has a great history and a strong reputation, but what really appealed to me is the opportunity to help shape where the brand goes next. There’s a lot we can do to build on that heritage, bring fresh energy to the range, and show customers what Disley is capable of today.” imagesmag.uk/dan-roynon CHANGING FACES Rudy Marrero Chloe, Wardle Damien Martin DanRoynon Hobkirk introduces new Ricoma embroidery machines to the UK Garment decoration equipment manufacturer Ricoma has introduced a new range of embroidery machines into the UK. The Swift 2, Marquee 2 and Creator models have been developed to provide enhanced performance, improved user experience and the advanced features that today’s embroidery businesses demand. As an authorised Ricoma dealer, Hobkirk Sewing Machines has brought the new models to customers across theUK. The Swift 2 commercial machine has a digital presser foot, a slimmer cylinder arm for versatility and ease of use, increased speed of up to 1,300 stitches per minute, and an even bigger embroidery area of 800mm by 500mm. The Marquee 2 is a new range of multi-heads, ranging from a twin-head to a six-head machine that operate at a speed of up to stitches per minute. The Creator is a 10-needle semiindustrial single-head machine with an embroidery area of 380mm by 210mm, capable of up to 1,000 stitches per minute. imagesmag.uk/ricoma-swift t can o 1,350 Ricoma Marquee 2 embroidery machine ranges from twin- to six-head
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