9 FaberExposize UK, a wide-format print group which supplies fabric and soft signage solutions, has created a dedicated events and exhibitions unit of its business. After a successful and busy 2022, which saw the return and growth of many big events, FaberExposize UK has created a new space which houses many of its large-format equipment. The past year saw the company expand its client base in the exhibition market as well as introduce a number of key measures that allowed the company to respond to the demand for quick and quality solutions for live events. Managing director of FaberExposize UK and sister company Northern Flags Iain Clasper-Cotte, explains: “Having a dedicated unit ready to respond to the needs of a key industry cements us as a leading manufacturer of event and exhibition print.” Canon featured in Top 50 UK Employers list Canon UK & Ireland has been ranked 42 in the 2022/23 list of Top 50 UK Employers by inclusivity organisation Inclusive Companies. The list released at the end of 2022 highlights chosen companies that best demonstrate and embrace inclusivity in the workplace. The league table ranks companies based on their dedication to all strands of diversity including age, disability, gender, sexuality, race, faith, and religion. Canon says the list has become the definitive cross-industry index as it harnesses both the best practices and innovations in the workplace. The ranking is in its seventh year of operation and has the overall goal of driving inclusion for all. Founder and chief executive officer of Inclusive Companies, Paul Sesay, states: “The independent advisory panel of Diversity and Inclusion experts review and analyse each and every submission. They look at all areas of diversity, including age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, LGBTQ+, and religion. “Those organisations which have participated submit a great wealth of evidence regarding their inclusive practices, covering a wide range of areas and topics, and it is from this that the experts determine the Top 50 Inclusive employers.” Canon was one of many new companies added to the list along with Allianz, Novuna, NielsenIQ, and Rolls-Royce. Debbie Brown, HR director at Canon UK & Ireland, says: “At Canon we prioritise inclusivity and diversity, striving to achieve our philosophy of Kyosei, ‘living and working together for the common good’.” Inclusive Companies helps organisations create cultural change to increase social inclusion and empowerment The FaberExposize group employs over 700 people across its global production hubs FaberExposize UK commits to events and exhibitions AAG reveals brand refresh Manufacturer of CNC AXYZ routers and WARDJET waterjet cutting solutions, AAG, has revealed a brand refresh and new website. The touch-up includes the refresh of all AAG logos including redesigns for AXYZ, WARDJET, and CNCShop logos, and the introduction of a new AXYZ website. “With the continued growth and evolution of our over 30-year history in the router and waterjet industries, AAG brings its family of brands together with logos that demonstrate the cohesive link between each of the companies,” the business says. The idea behind the logo rebrand, AAG says, is to bring a consistent look to the AAG brands by using a unified colour palette, a revised logo design, and a common brand icon. Meanwhile, the updated AXYZ website highlights the connection between the AAG corporate site, and the AXYZ and WARDJET brands. It also provides easier access to information about the company’s expanding line of routers, router options, software, and support. A modern design makes the site nicer to use and faster to navigate. AAG has unified its brands with a refresh of logos and the launch of a new website Zünd opens a new subsidiary in Barcelona Swiss cutting technology provider Zünd has acquired Barcelona-based long-standing sales partner Sign-Tronic making it a wholly owned subsidiary of Zünd. The business move has been described as bringing Zünd Systemtechnik closer to its customers on the Iberian Peninsula. Now named Zünd Ibérica, the new subsidiary serves customers in Spain, Portugal, and Andorra. The new chief executive officer of the subsidiary, Jordi Lorente, will be actively supported by the previous co-owner and managing director Flemming Jensen. Co-owner of SignTronic, Rosa Miralles will continue to work in an executive capacity at Zünd Ibérica. Zünd says the subsidiary is one of the most experienced distributors of digital cutting systems and software and workflow solutions in the Iberian Peninsula with over 1,000 cutters installed. “We are thrilled to welcome Zünd Ibérica to our global group of companies,” says Oliver Zünd, chief executive officer of Zünd Systemtechnik, adding: “Working closely with our new subsidiary will allow us to further strengthen our business in Spain and expand our customer base.” Zünd has acquired Sign-Tronic (now Zünd Ibérica) to serve more customers in that region By David Osgar By Carys Evans By Carys Evans BUSINESS / NEWS email: news@signlink.co.uk Issue 245 - February / March 2023 Editorial: 0117 980 5040 Sales: 0117 960 3255
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