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Dear Colleague, With a few weeks still to go until the show we thought you would like just a small taste of what you will be able to see at this year’s SMMEX at Wembley Stadium on Monday the 9th of March 2015.

Seminar Sessions SMMEX - The Sports Merchandise & Marketing Show continues it’s 17 year journey and grows and changes each time. This year sees the inclusion of a series of ‘Free to Attend’ Seminar Sessions with speakers from Sainsbury’s, Rovio, LIMA, Blippar, Tecmark and The FA covering a range of licensing topics relevant to all of us.

Rugby World Cup 2015 sees the new Rugby World Cup licensors Pavilion, featuring a range of products available to support this years tournament. From personalised car mats, to retro kit and customised watches; from sports bottles to point of display items, SMMEX 2015 has something for everyone. If you are looking for something new for your club or brand, you will find it at SMMEX. Log on to the website for more information or to register for more FREE tickets at www.smmexevent.com. Alternatively, call us on +44(0)20 7821 8221. We look forward to welcoming you to Wembley Stadium on Monday the 9th of March 2015.

The Smmex Team


Seminar Theatre This years event sees the inclusion of the NEW Seminar Theatre. Organised in conjunction with Brand Licensing Europe, a series of ‘free to attend’ Seminar Sessions have been arranged. Short topical sessions from key speakers within the industry will offer the chance to hear important, relevant information to help you achieve your goals and objectives. Time will be provided afterwards for the opportunity to talk to the speakers direct.

Rugby World Cup Pavilion In conjunction with ESP, this years SMMEX Event will feature a pavilion of suppliers of Rugby World Cup licensed products. Why not see for yourself what is being produced for the “3rd biggest sporting event in the World”.

Sports Licensing & Tailgating Show With major links to the Sports Licensing & Tailgating show in America, we now have a new area which has been created in order to feature a host of their suppliers who are coming to Europe for the first time.

NEW FOR

2015


monday 9th march

Introduction to Licensing

11:00 - 11:45

Using Digital Technology to Engage with fans

11:00 - 11:45

12:00 - 12:45

sourcing new merchandise

12:00 - 12:45

1:00 - 1:45

Build your brand through merchandise

1:00 - 1:45

2:00 - 2:45

LIMA - Kelvyn Gardiner

10:00 - 10:45

10:00 - 10:45

SEMINARS

Retail - The importance of merchandise in retail

2:00 - 2:45

Blippar - Stephen Shaw Tecmark - James Gordon

The FA - Nicky Stanton

Rovio - Paul Bufton

Sainsbury’s - John Carolan


Fobeal Alu-Schild GmbH A small company specialising in printing and manufacturing anodised Aluminium. Their products are long-lasting and individual due to the undereloxalprinting and taking into account your own bespoke design. Their number one product at the moment is the aluminium coaster, printed with any individual logo or picture of your club. They also manufacture rulers, photos in aluminium, mousemats, magnets and even more as long as it is possible to manufacture with aluminium.

calico cottage

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Calico Cottage specialises in bespoke confectionery labelled with your own club logo or theme. A great souvenir or pick up line to generate significant extra revenue when located near the queue at the till point. Labels are of photographic quality and can be any size or shape. There are no set-up charges for initial orders over 240 bags. Over 50 varieties of traditional confectionery can be supplied along with a range of displays on free loan for larger customers. Carriage free order is 240 bags and they offer a 48 hour turnaround on label designs.

GB eye Ltd GB eye has been selling licensed sporting products for many years and now deals with all of the top UK football clubs. Providing a wide variety of products including posters, badges, stickers, temporary tattoos, card holders, mugs, key rings, canvas and much more. Display units can be supplied free of charge and their in-house design team are always on hand to create great products. They now offer a fully bespoke framing service, which can handle large volumes or unique one-off pieces.

3D Light Fx from JWP LTD3DLightFX presents its breathtaking

range of innovative, sporting themed 3D Deco lights. Perfect for bedrooms and games rooms alike, designs include Footballs, Basketballs, Tennis balls, Cricket balls and other favourites - each providing its own radiant glow. This awesome collection of 3D lights is ideal for kids young and old and will instantly transform the appearance of any room. When mounted on top of the crack stickers provided, however, the lights are taken to another level as they appear to have crashed through the wall!


Earthwise bags uk One of the largest manufacturers of reusable shopping bags. Earthwise has been in the reusable bag business since 2005 and they manufacture a wide range of bags using various fabrics including non-woven polypropylene, Tyvek, rPET, Cotton and Jute.

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SWI SWI Leisure is part of one of the UK’s leading clothing companies, with a reputation for innovative design, exceptionally high standards and prices that delivery real value for money. With over 20 years in the business you can the SWI team to know a thing or two about customer service. If you want premium quality leisurewear at affordable prices - from stylish hoods to comfy jog pants - personalised for individual style, look no further that the Heritage range and make it yours.

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Thermopatch Thermopatch has been enhancing garment branding since 1934, providing Intuitive and innovative customer driven product developments. Thermopatch Sports utilise high performance and technically advanced yet fashionably sensitive materials for the dynamic demands of the modern sports athlete and there devoted fans. Come and view their bespoke range of Sponsor Logo’s, Club Crests and Name and Number solutions.

venom communications Designers and manufacturers of stylish phone and tablet cases that stand out from the crowd. Based north of London, all cases are designed in England by their creative team who pride themselves on having their fingertips on the fashion pulse,. From design to manufacture, each case is lovingly crafted using only the highest quality materials. The result is aspirational smart protection that caters for every need. They may be British and proud but their success is global. they will be showcasing the exclusive iPhone case collection for Rugby World Cup 2015 at SMMEX.

rugby world cup pavilion

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tecmark Tecmark is a content marketing agency, which specialises in multi-screen, delivering results online for its range of clients. In sport it services clubs with its Sportbox CMS, a powerful website tool with a bespoke design for clubs at all levels, as well as supporting sponsors in getting the most out of their sport sponsorship online.

Total licensing Established in 2003, Total Licensing published independent, authoritative information on all aspects of licensing and merchandising worldwide. Total Licensing is the flagship magazine of a group of publications that includes a growing number of territory-specific magazines, as well as sectorspecific issues such as Total Brand Licensing, Total Art Licensing and an online presence through Total Licensing’s co-published weekly online newsletter, The Total Licensing Report.

blippar They turn your phone into a magic lens giving you a whole new, interactive view on the physical world around you using Augmented Reality and ImageRecognition technologies.

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Sports licensing & tailgate show The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show is the No. 1 sports merchandise show in the US. More than 350 exhibiting companies hold the licenses for professional, collegiate and all other sports teams and represent all product categories - from apparel and accessories to toys and souvenirs.


Ulster Weavers Ulster Weavers is a home textiles company that can trace its history back to the 19th century and prides itself on the production of high quality linen and textile products. As evidence to their commitment to quality, they have held the Royal Warrant as suppliers of kitchen textiles to Queen Elizabeth II since 1995.Official Licensees for Rugby World Club 2015 & Team GB, Ulster Weavers are proud to offer UK manufactured products in addition to global sourcing. They are experts in the production of quality tea towels, shopping bags & oven gloves.

rugby world cup pavilion

ties international Ties International offer a full range of bespoke neckwear. Designed to your specifications to include your crest or logo and company/club colours. New packaging to compliment all products with the option to include your design requirements and new materials with the latest European designs are also available now. They offer the largest Premier League licensed Tie range in the UK. Increase your profit margins and profile to include their fantastic range of Official Merchandise.

animmat ANIMMATŽ Barcelona is a young and dynamic company, which has developed a new concept of promotional fashion consisting of customised glasses for parties, merchandising, matches and any kind of event, which are 100% made in Barcelona, Spain. They adapt their logo, image or text directly onto the front of glasses, providing them with a very original style, and what’s more, with great advertising power. Their glasses offer great visibility and not only can they be fully customised but also the colours of the frame can be combined in many ways right from the first unit!

charr industries Charr Industries was established in 2005 to introduce an assorted range of Sportswear. While understanding the needs of professional sportsmen, a collection of sports apparel is produced with customisation. They can facilitate large or small companies, providing them with the best quality and competitive wholesale rates for customised sportswear. Designs can be developed as per customer demand. At SMMEX they will be displaying Uniforms for Soccer, Basketball, Cricket and Rugby, as well as a range of Hoodies, Jersies and T-Shirts.

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clarke rubicon ltd Clarke Rubicon are an FSC accredited, UK based manufacturer of presentation rigid box packaging, producing products such as clamshells, book-boxes, slipcases, ringbinders and boxes/lids. Examples of each will be on display for your perusal.

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spun candy rugbyld wor p cu n io pavil

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Spun Candy are purveyors of handmade confectionery produced live in front of customers in their candy kitchen. Now with live candy theatre in their stores located in Covent Garden, Spitalfields, Hamleys Regent Street, Dubai Mall and Yas Mall Abu Dhabi. You can see the magic as they create sugar into their Rugby World Cup candy range. A perfect sweet treat for events and to promote your brand through licensed products or targeted marketing campaigns.

Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association

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LIMA is the leading trade organisation for the global licensing industry. LIMA’s mission is to foster growth and expansion of licensing around the world, raise the level of professionalism for licensing practitioners, and create greater awareness of the benefits of licensing to the business community at large. Members in over 35 countries enjoy access to an array of benefits including: LIMANET - Licensing’s interactive global directory, extensive educational programming and worldwide networking events.

Mayatki Mayatki are the Official scarves licensee for Manchester United FC, FC Barcelona, Real Madris CF and Galatasaray SK, Fernerbahce SK, Besiktas JK, Trabzonspor AS and Buraspor. Working with many clubs, their monthly capacity is 250,000 scarves and pennants, and 20 million badges.


ultimate incentive Ultimate Incentive have been supplying Corporate Merchandise and Bespoke clothing to their clients for 19 years. Club Shop, a new division, specialises in the supply of Sports Merchandise and Bespoke Teamwear and will be launching at the show. They are a small team who offer a friendly and efficient service, they are big enough to cope and small enough to care. They have a vast product range and can produce LOW MIN RUNS at competitive prices. They will be featuring the Foam hands, these are great fun and have a high visual impact, ideal for ANY event.

creative solutions A display, signage and printing company serving organisations across the UK. Their business is about helping you put on a bigger, brighter and better display. It’s out making sure that your shop front looks like a million dollars. Their business is about helping your brand shine like a beacon, attracting new customers and delighting existing ones. Their products include: Signage - interior and exterior, digital, point of sale and vehicle graphics; Printing - everything from business cards to billboards; Design - conception through to realisation with their in-house design team.

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Electrobox ltd ElectroBox successfully designs, develops and brings to market innovative and desirable consumer electronics and accessories. With a market presence in 40+ countries and a rich catalogue of industry and celebrity endorsements, ElectroBox has an enviable range of top selling brands and products, At SMMEX 2015 they will be presenting their BassBuds Sports range of officially licensed BassBuds luxury in-ear headphones and BassBoomz high performance portable Bluetooth speakers.

hamburger bv The team from Hamburger BV will be at SMMEX to talk to you about the Merchandise Fair 2016 in Hamburg.

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UAB,, 3T-Transfers Technologies for Textile 3T- Transfers Technologies for Textile is the producer of names, numbers, sponsor logos and badges for application to replica sportswear. Their products are produced responsibly - effective on all fabrics, with highly resistant anti-migration. Their elastic and soft heat transfers have the highest worldwide certifications for health and ecology safety. Fast delivery to the UK - next working day.

euro sports merchandise ltd Euro Sports Merchandise will be showcasing their new 2015 Souvnir ranges including Knitwear, Luggage and their fantastic range of Soft Toys and much, much more!

brandart ltd BrandArt are a global supplier of printed products to the Leisure & Entertainment industry, specialising in children’s products and gift items. They will be displaying a selection from their range of Drinking Beakers, Stationery Products, Clothing, Viewers and Plush Toys.

kissy bang bang new s product new to smmex

Condoms are essential in promoting responsible sexual heath, and that is a message that Kissy Bang Bang fully endorses. They also believe that condoms can be exciting hence their brand values of: Safety, Originality and Playfulness. Based in South West London, their customised condoms are personalised in-house.


Moshanghua Computerized Knitting Co. Ltd Moshanghua are manufacturers of knitted fan scarves and beanie hats. A range of their products will be on display at SMMEX 2015.

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fcbusiness fcbusiness is the business magazine for the UK & Republic of Ireland football industry serving as a practical guide to those involved in the business of running a football club at every level. Published since 2004, fcbusiness is now at the forefront of the football industry. Featuring product reviews, case studies, interviews, research and comment on all the areas that touch the industry from finance, stadia development, safety & security to merchandise, ticketing and hospitality, to name but a few. fcbusiness is the first port of call for information in this ever expanding industry.

J & K Henderson ENT Ltd J & K currently manufacture their own label Watches, Jewellery and Leather goods for many football clubs and supply Display stands free of charge.

guide to the licensing world The most comprehensive internationally printed and online directory that guides you through the world of licensed product merchandising. This book has all the answers and covers the entire world! In it’s 23rd year, this international directory references over 28,000 property listings (characters, films, personalities, brands, sports teams, trademarks, etc.) with over 2000 licensing agents in over 70 countries world-wide. It also lists licensees, specialist services, trade publications and trade-show calendars. Visit their stand to get the 2015 edit of the Guide.

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festival glass ltd

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A leading supplier of printed glassware specialising in small batch production for drinks companies and events throughout the UK. They are able to decorate from 1 colour or etch print up to 5 colour print, with base stamping and nucleation also available. They have built excellent relationships with all the main glassware factories across Europe, which ensures high quality, durable products. They can supply various shapes and styles to suit all requirements and budgets. Products range from Pint and Half Pint Glasses, Beer Steins, Latte Glasses, to Glass Mugs, Lager and Cider Glasses.

polymark gb ltd Manufacturers of garment and textile decoration and identification with over 50 years of experience. They are now launching their new products of Ultra digital transfers and badges in four-colour process with a quick turnaround time.

source lab ltd Source Lab is a No. 1 football apparel licensing business in Europe. They design, source, manufacture & distribute for some of the biggest names in world football.

UMBUM Customised 3D Puzzles Award winning manufacturers of customised 3D puzzle models for merchandising, marketing or sales purposes. Any kind of objects, such as stadiums, buildings, ships, airplanes, etc. Visit them at SMMEX 2015 - BOOTH 213


Great GI & MMA Store Returning to SMMEX 2015, Great GI & MMA Store will present a selection from their extensive range of martial arts clothing and equipment including: complete uniforms, boxing gloves, head & shin guards, punching kits and sports bags.

isportconnect The largest global private network of sports business executives where membership is exclusive and follows a strict door policy. iSportconnect.com is the one stop platform for members of the sports industry with all the latest news, features, community discussions, executive jobs & market place opportunities. iSportconnect TV is the first online TV channel for the worldwide sports business industry.

seejays A bespoke company, which supplies high quality leather and canvas goods to UK sports clubs and events. Established in Cape Town over ten years ago, supplying all major South African golf clubs, the operation has expanded and now supplies UK Golf and Sporting clubs together with Schools and Universities. They hold the Rugby World Cup license for belts and luggage straps and will be exhibiting a variety of both these products, some from the Web Ellis Collection, some All Blacks dual-branded product and some RWC Collection.

rugby world cup pavilion

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anwar sons Anwar Sons are a manufacturer and exporter of all kinds of sportswear, sporting balls and accessories from Pakistan and have been in the business for 15 years. They will be displaying a selection from their range of sportswear, team wear and leisurewear for promotional use as well as footballs, volley balls and rugby balls.

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custom cookie company Logo Cookies and Corporate Treats. Hand decorated cookies in the styles of sports men and women, balls, bats, paddles, goals, rackets and everything inbetween.

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Imano sports Imano Sports is a multinational company with HQ in the UK and production in Pakistan. They produce high quality items including: Goal Keeper Gloves, Balls, Hand Balls, Rugby Balls, Teamwear, Training Equipment and Boxing Gear.

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fan ink “Fan Ink” is showcasing an exciting new range of AC Milan, NBA, Licensed FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Canada™ and others in its line-up of fan wear products and accessories.

retail & sports systems limited Retail & Sports Systems provide Fully Integrated Web Based Systems for online and high street retailers and the sports industry. Designed from the ‘ground up’ in 2008, the Directors brought a wealth of experience from their Retail & Mail Order backgrounds resulting in a powerful, user-friendly system that has been proven to increase sale whilst reducing costs. Since installing the first system at Sheffield United FC in July 2010, it is now being used by 9 Footbll and 2 Rugby Clubs as well as other online retailers.


brand licensing europe Brand Licensing Europe 2015 is the definitive event for the European licensing industry. Taking place from the 13th - 15th Pctober 2015 at Olympia, London, over 300 leading brand owners will showcase over 2,500 of the latest brands, characters, images and artwork to thousands of retailers, licensees and sales promotion professionals. If you are looking for new partnerships that could transform your business, visit them on stand 238 to find out how BLE 2015 could help you.

ecocup Ecocup is a French concept running for 7 years. Their goal : Get rid of disposable cups with reusable personalised cups. In France not a single festival is using disposable cups anymore, and many sports venues are using their system (Stade de France, Roland Garros, 24h du Mans, 10 over the 14 top 14 stadiums, Twickenham, World Rugby Cup 2015). They specialise in the logistics and supply of ecological and pleasing plastic cups to large crowds on either a sale or rental basis. They not only provide the plastic cups, printed in any one of a number of colours and with almost whatever imagery the event would like but they can also (where required) wash and re足-supply the cups for future events

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william turner & son A family run business since 1969, William Turner pride themselves on quality and an excellent service. They can provide a full range of bespoke products for all your club/corporate needs from ties to bags and provide a free design service to help you get the image you need. Visit them on stand 37 to see their range of Club Ties, Jacquard Scarves, Wool Wraps & Bags along with other products to help promote your club image.

step pen - 3d clipped custom-made pens 3D custom-made clipped pens made from 100% biodegradable material. They guarantee a completely custom-made produced pen with a 3D clip for the price of an ordinary, standard throw-away pen! They produce European quality but sell at Far East prices and can deliver within 2-3 weeks.

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tigrox Tigrox turns the simple retractable tape barriers we all see in any public arena or area into a valuable marketing and sponsorship opportunity. Tigrox is a highly visible banner, 500mm high, which can be deployed for crowd control, guidance and queue management, while preserving the flexibility which we have grown used to with tape barriers.

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rainbow productions UK mascot manufacturer and licensee, Rainbow Productions specialises in the creation of custom-made mascot costumes for use in sectors including sports marketing, brand licensing, retail and leisure. They supplied mascots to London 2012, created the official mascot for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and count organisations such as the RFU, Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC among clients. Returning to SMMEX for the 5th consecutive year they are looking forward to meeting with sporting organisations to discuss the benefits of investing in a mascot.

Sphere Time s.a. Sphere TIme are specialised in the design and production of personalised watches and clocks. From basic styles up to exclusive, high class models, they will have a variety on display at SMMEX.

TechNiche UK

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TechNiche is a global leader in phase change and evaporative cooling technologies for the sports industry. They supply a range of elite athletes from Alberto Contador to Lewis Hamilton with their specially designed cooling apparel. They have a wide range suitable for regular exercisers, marathon runners and the elite. Their clothing is distributed in over 50 countries worldwide with distribution centres in the US, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and the UK.


kazachok Kazachok is a Paris-based agency that specialises in data, consulting, and event organization - entirely dedicated to licensing since 2001. Their goal is to offer relevant and reliable data to licensing pros thanks to their publications that include a weekly newsletter, a magazine and their online Licensing WebGuide. In order to facilitate exchanges and meetings between the different licensing players, they organise an annual event, called The Kazachok Licensing Forum. These products and services benefit the market players: agents and licensors, licensees, manufacturers, marketing and communication agencies and all those who want to do business in Licensing in France and in Europe.

medoc computers ltd Trading for over 30 years, Medoc specialise in fully integrates Retail and Ticketing software for the Sports Industry. They currently supply to over 20 Football and Rugby Clubs. Ticketing with full access control. EPoS with real time Stock Management for both your Stadium stores, bars and kiosks, and of course all linked to your online shop, will help the Club run efficiently and cost effectively. Fully integrated into CRM and a sophisticated Business Intelligence Reporting system ensure you have full control over every aspect of the Club’s activities.

tudor crystal Tudor Crystal is one of the last remaining manufacturers f 30% full lead crystal in the UK. English crystal has always been a hallmark of excellence and whenever a prestige award, prize or moment is required Tudor Crystal is the ideal place to start to explore the possibilities for your event. Supplying beautiful lead crystal engraved with logos and wording is their speciality and being the actual manufacturer means that they can be adaptable to whatever your needs might be.

Promotion Pets GmbH Cuddly all around! Promotional products are everywhere and as effortless and funny as they may seem they are extremely important for the feeling behind the brand for which they stand. Promotion Pets uses conceptual strength in order to help its customers find their way into the hearts of their consumers with unique brand messengers made from plush or textile.

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running rugby Running Rugby re-launched in July 2011 as an on-line resource for business decision-makers in both codes of rugby in the UK and Ireland. They produce our own content, round up the news and direct their readers to relevant feature articles and research published elsewhere. They send a weekly email bulletin to our 2500+ registered users and host one-day events for the rugby business community.

errea sport spa The Legend Line is a range of merchandising clothing from Errea incorporating the Campus and Academy ranges. The T-Shirts, Polo Shirts and Sweatshirts of Legend offer a comprehensive range of styles and designs. The designs on show are ‘distinctly Italian’ as is the quality of the garments, providing everything that would be expected from one of Europe’s premium sportswear companies. All garments are available without Errea branding. Designs and imagery can be created from scratch by their in-house design team to fit perfectly with your requirements.

J&A (international) Ltd

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A worldwide industry leading privately owned company in the heart of Lincolnshire. Established in 1979, it has continuously provided the highest levels of quantity and service in the manufacture of heat seal transfers and badges to the sports and promotional markets. Products include screenprinted badges and transfers, reflective products, and heat application machines. Their market leading Trimax Transfer System is suitablefor all fabrics including swimwear, sports clothing and waterproof items.

supersport

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Supersport are one of the UK’s premier designers, manufacturers and distributors of Sportswear, Corporatewear and Educationalwear. They have been producing high quality garments for Clubs, Businesses, Colleges and Schools since 1971. From initial design to finished product, Supersport offer a full in-house service. All fabric is manufactured on site along with printing, stitching, embroidery and quality control.


simoney badges ltd A leading supplier of badges and promotional products in the UK. They are excited to be exhibiting at SMMEX for the first time in 2015 and can’t wait to show you their range of quality products. Be sure to visit them on stand 64 where they will show you their comprehensive badge range and other fun products.

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Fritsche Accessoires GmbH Fritsche Accessoires will be displaying a range of their bespoke knitted products including scarves, beanies, bomber hats and gloves.

sonico Founded in 1989, Sonico is a family-owned business operating for over three generations. Today they hold an extensive portfolio as a manufacturer and exporter of quality sports goods. This heritage is their assurance of quality, consistency in high volume, and a guaranteed timely supply of shipments. In a fast paced global market Sonico is actively involved in R&D, innovating and designing the latest products. They give highest rank to customers’ requirements and have earned a unique position in delivering 100% sample matched products to clients around the globe.

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homingpin The must have sports travel accessory for 2015. HomingPIN brandable bag tags and labels can save fans and players from the nightmare of lost bags, phones, cameras, etc. If mishandled by an airline, it reduces the time taken to match the bag to its owner from up to a week to just a few seconds. When found, the owner is sent a text and email connecting them to the finder while avoiding data theft.

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your personalised gift shop Your Personalised Gift Shop provide professional sports clubs with a free online gift shop, enabling them to generate income by selling personalised gifts. Their gift shops enable customers to create a personalised gift online in minutes. They currently have over 30 personalised products for sale and provide shops for over 50 professional sports clubs.

b&m leisure rugbyld wor p cu n io pavil

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B&M Leisure is a well-established business who have been supplying ties to many Rugby Unions: IRFU, RFU, WRU, SRU and World Events including RWC 2007, 2011 & 2015, British & Irish Lions, RBS 6 Nations, Ryder Cup, Glasgow 2015, Manchester 2002 and to many Clubs both in the UK and overseas. The company is owned and run by Brian McFeely who has over 25 years’ experience in looking after both Unions’ and Clubs’ tie requirements.

livingstone international ltd

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A global sourcing and fulfilment organisation specialising in the import of value added apparel and textile based goods into the UK, Europe and the USA. Established in 2001, their international network now encompasses their own offices in China, Bangladesh, Pakistan and UAE. With their depth of experience and wide ranging bases of supply they can source al manner of textile-based products. This includes but is not limited to TShirts, Polo Shirts, Hooded Sweatshirts, Trousers, Performance Garments and Towels.

crystalface

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Crystal Face creates beautiful bespoke crystal engravings from ANY picture you have, Using advanced 3D software they build your image out of the page and create an amazing 3D effect. Your 3D image is then transformed into a 3D Point cloud and from this they engrave your image into the crystal using a subsurface engraving machine. They also model any artwork you require for corporate awards or a new product range you may have in mind.


passamar, lda A Portugese company dedicated to Sports Merchandise production. Their core business is the manufacturing of personalised scarves in any required quantity under the available technologies - Woven 100% Acrylic, High Definition, Printed and Circular Knitted Scarves. Their portfolio also includes Hats, Pennants, Flags, Badges, Lanyards, Pillows, PVC products such as Key Rings and Bracelets. The major signal of a recognised performance is the trust of their Clients. Many renowned sports clubs and official sports licensing companies can be found among them.

novatex gmbh The Novatex team will be at SMMEX 2015 to present a selection of their high quality soothers and feeding bottles for the little fans.

third street sportswear Serving the US market since 1986, Third Street Sportswear manufacture children’s apparel and sportswear in customisable colours and imprinted with team logos or custom art. Products include tshirts, infant clothing, bibs, hoods, sports, jerseys. Over 200 styles are available custom-made in the USA in sizes 3 months - Youth XL,

the london silver company.com A privately owned company manufacturing a range of over 500 handmade sterling silver gifts for men and women. Under license from RWC2015 they have created a range of sterling silver Cufflinks, Money Clips, Tie Slides, Key Rings & Collar Stiffeners featuring the event mark. Each piece comes beautifully gift boxed with Rugby World Cup 2015 branding & hologram for total authenticity.

rugby world cup pavilion

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retail focus Retail Focus provides accurate, high-quality, unbiased editorial content to the retail design community. Each month, Retail Focus offers an insightful and timely mix of news, projects, opinions, interviews and feature articles for those professionals working in this highly innovative and creative sector.

Kalfany suesse werbung

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Kalfany Suesse Werbung is a leading manufacturer of promotional merchandising items for confectionery as well as the biggest manufacturer of tinned candies in Europe. Its factories are based in Germany, and offer a large range of hard boiled candies, fruit jellies and chocolate products. Customers can advertise their messages with confectionery produced in-house and can also opt for well known brands like My Personalized M&Ms, Lindt & Sprßngli, Tic Tac, Dextro Energy tablets or a wide range of Advent Calendars. Kalfany also offers an in house printing technology center, with Europe’s largest digital print for flexible packaging as well as modern flexography and pad printing.

tomadex sc Tomadex is one of the largest manufacturers of accessories for fans in Europe. Modern machinery and qualified personnel enable them to offer a wide range of quality products at reasonable prices. Products on display will include: Knitted Fan Scarves, Knitted Hats, Sublimation, Digital Print, T-Shirts and Sportswear.

xstyles b.v Xstyles is specialised in custom made production. They can deliver basic products, technical garments or high quality products with a refreshing twist to the fashion genre, They have multiple sourcing offices abroad, with production facilities in Turkey, Indonesia and CHina. During the whole process the customer stays well informed of the developments of the project.

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Packpro displays A manufacturer and distributor for a wide range of display products that are suitable for any location. They supply a wide range of products including: Poster Frames, Menu Holders, Chalkboards, Illuminated Poster Displays & Acrylic Items. In addition to their standard range of products they can also provide a full bespoke item facility for your business providing many item in bespoke colours and with your branding.

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festive promotions Any club or organisation with a fan following will be a suitable prospective customer for their products. Their product range includes – baubles from just £1.00; snowglobes; crackers; santa hats; Christmas stockings; tea light holders & many other Festive products. With all their products made or sourced in Europe they have short lead times, top quality products with low minimum order quantities. Come & meet Leisl & Kieran to discuss your Festive Sports Merchandise products they will be delighted to take your order!

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kayford holdings limited Kayford Holdings is a Chinese company with regional offices in Hong Kong, in the Netherlands and in Germany. They support our customers all over the world in Sourcing Manufacturing, Distribution and Licensing. They act also as joint venture partners, buy licenses and produce mainly at their own factories in China, distribute the products themselves and have partnerships with distributors/trading partners on a global level. With this network, they are able to respond quickly and accurately to the market.

the licensing source book The Licensing Source Book is the definitive tool for any executive working in licensing, be it licensor, licensee, retailer – or anyone in between. Published at key times of the year, the Licensing Source Book is your desktop guide to ‘who’s who’, keeping you updated with all the latest trends, new properties, retail analysis and a plethora of information on new developments.

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football trade directory Their main objective at the Football Trade Directory is to create an online environment where clubs can meet business and business can meet clubs. They launched their new look, responsive website in early 2014. With increased connectivity, you can now access their site from your mobile, tablet, or PC. Footballtradedirectory.com and the sister paper annual has consistently attracted support from top names in football, across a whole range of services including Events, E marketing, Consultancy, Mail shots, PR and News.

car essentials A British manufacturer of tailored to fit and universal car mats. Car Essentials have long standing relationships with football clubs and are experiences in brand guideline compliancy. From their state of the art facility they manufacture car mats using the latest CAD cutting technology, offering universal fit car mats for direct supply to the club shops and mail order sales as well as the production of bespoke, tailored to fit car mats, including personalisation, direct to the end user from their licensed online ordering system.

hy-pro Hy-Pro is a successful sporting goods business and owner of leading sports brands Zinc Sports, Your Sports iD and Hy-Pro. Hy-pro’s License portfolio includes Manchester United FC, Arsenal FC, Liverpool FC, Tottenham Hotspurs FC, Barcelona FC, Chelsea FC, UCL Champions League, FA England and the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. Hy-Pro is UK’s sole distributor for Shock Doctor, the global leader in the mouthguard market and experts in sports technology and protection. For 2015, Hy-Pro also has licences for Rugby World Cup and Rugby Football Union developing Luggage and sports accessories for both brands.

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The Textlocal Messenger platform supports over 121,000 businesses, gifting them with the power to contact their customers in seconds by text message. From sports and fitness to retail, Textlocal specialise in driving ROI and customer satisfaction with their ground-breaking text message features including short codes, mobile tickets, voucher, loyalty cards and surveys. Big on research and innovation, and recently acquired by global mobile service provider IMImobile, Textlocal stand at the forefront of mobile messaging solutions for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Visit their stand for all the inspiration you need to make text messaging work for your business.


lightmaxx Lightmaxx is a German startup company, specialising in the production of supporter scarves, which include innovative and state-of-the-art LED technology. The sewn-in, rechargeable LED lights can be radio controlled allowing the creation of a stadium or venue atmosphere never seen before. Further, a complete solution can be provided, by equipping caps, jerseys, flags, and other merchandise articles with the outlined technology. The concept‘s innovativeness will revolutionise fan parks and stands by creating an unprecedented community spirit among fans.

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fitsol Fitsol provide high performance sportswear and the Fitsol smartband to the sports and fitness industries. The sportswear can be supplied embroidered to order and in a number of different colourways and are designed with materials such as cooltex for optimum performance and usage. The Smartband comes in 4 versions and all include microchip technology for use in sporting events including access control, registration, membership, event timing, and can also be loaded to purchase goods. The top model acts as a heart rate monitor and combines with an app for smartphones. All models come in many colours and can be printed for marketing campaigns.

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BOLA GEMA BOLA GEMA is an accredited manufacturer of Sports Balls, Sportswear, Goal Keeping Gloves, Shin Guards and Sports Bags. With a vision to produce and supply highest quality products, they are looking forward to developing long term partnerships with buyers across the globe.

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vincent motega gmbh Vincent Motega specialises in Underwear, Socks, Swimwear, Homewear & Loungewear in 3D Design. Thanks to new technologies they realise high definition prints on their products, specifically on underwear elastic bands, socks, swimming shorts & beach towels. They personalise their products into your favorite design. Their product range includes something suitable for everyone - men, women and children. See a selection of their rang on their stand at SMMEX.

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Established in the UK in 2001, our international network now encompasses our own offices in China, Bangladesh, Pakistan and UAE along with affiliates in Vietnam, Turkey and the USA.

In recent years we have undertaken a variety of diverse programs for internationally renowned brands. Here is just a selection...

Contact us Head Office, 36 Firth Road, Houstoun Industrial Estate, Livingston, EH54 5DJ, Scotland, UK +44 (0)1506 437440 info@livingstoneinternational.co.uk www.livingstoneinternational.co.uk All product and company names are trademarks™ of their respective holders.


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