CMYUK has announced plans to build a new digital textile development facility in Shrewsbury.
The new facility will enable the company to expand on its growth in the textile digital print market, in terms of production equipment and the development of new textile materials for the emerging décor, design and fashion markets.
‘We’re really excited to announce this further investment into our infrastructure, setting out our stall to become the UK’s market-leading supplier for digital textile production equipment and materials,’ explained CMYUK group director Robin East.
The news follows on from last December’s appointment of Brett Platt as CMYUK’s first digital textile manager. Mr Platt will work closely with Michael Crook, commercial director, and Joel Willcock (textile material business development), establishing the research and development infrastructure to bring new fabrics to market. The Centre will enable CMYUK to evaluate new products for a wide range of textile printing technologies.
‘Our objective will be to develop a comprehensive range of natural and man-made fabrics from cottons, linens and polyesters,’ said Mr Platt. ‘We will be a one-stop supplier for equipment and material for companies of all sizes.’
The new facility will be an extension of the company’s existing Demonstration and Training Centre.
