Embroidery and print specialist LogoMeUp, based in Bingham, has received a funding boost from the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) to expand its operations, enhance production, and create new local jobs.
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) awarded £8,000 of REPF to LogoMeUp, match-funded by the business, to support its expansion plans by installing a new mezzanine floor to enlarge its print department, enhancing its production capabilities in both printing and embroidery services.
The expansion has enabled LogoMeUp to double its production of daily printed garments. To manage the increased volume, it has recruited two new staff members, with plans to expand its team further as demand continues to grow.
Founded in a Radcliffe-on-Trent garage in 2014, LogoMeUp has grown by at least 20% annually, relocating first to East Bridgford and then settling into its current home at Moorbridge Industrial Estate in Bingham.
As part of the new upgrade, a new Direct to Film (DTF) printing machine has been installed, offering a greener, water-based alternative to vinyl printing.
RBC’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Business and Growth, Cllr Abby Brennan, recently visited the company to meet Managing Director Mark Ingram and tour the upgraded facility.
Cllr Brennan said: “Through our REPF grant scheme, we’re pleased to support local businesses that are driving economic growth in Rushcliffe.
“LogoMeUp is an ambitious company that is rapidly growing, and its new mezzanine floor has unlocked greater capacity for its print and embroidery services.
“It was great to meet Mark and see how the funding has helped him and the team to adapt to their fast growth, increase production, and employ even more local people.
“It’s also encouraging to see their investment in sustainable DTF printing technology, allowing more environmentally friendly printing methods that are better for our planet.”
Mark added: “With support from RBC and the REPF grant, LogoMeUp has installed a new mezzanine floor and state-of-the-art print room to underpin our growth trajectory and sustain our commitment to environmentally conscious manufacturing practices at our Bingham factory.
“The foundation of our business was laid on supplying to local businesses, schools, groups, and charities. And while we now dispatch our products across the UK, our local work remains a vital aspect of our operations and is integral to our identity.
“We are proud to consider LogoMeUp a Rushcliffe success story, and we are committed to employing individuals from the local area, and we intend to maintain this practice.”
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