The history of Cherry Pie Apparel Ltd

screen printing machine for t-shirts at cherry pie frome

2010	The team now consists of 14 employees
	Awarded 'Best screen print onto a dark garment' prize as part of the Printwear and Promotion Garment Decoration awards. This category is widely perceived to be the most technically challenging. [see the article here]

2009	Employed first manager
	Output increased significantly to require the purchase of an Amscomatic folder/Bagger machine.

2008	Moved to Frome to a 10,000 sq ft unit on an established industrial estate, and began working with Universal Music Group. The move to the unit provided the facility to warehouse over 200 -250 pallets and employed a seamstress to cope with relabeling and embroidery demands.
	One of our apprentices became a finalist in ‘Young apprentice of the year’ awards for the BPIF.
	Purchased MHM SP3000 14 colour, 18 station machine. Allowing superb quality printing over large garment area.
	Took on 3rd apprentice and 2 additional experienced screen printers

2007	Purchased an additional 6 head embroidery machine to work alongside existing 4 head.
	Employed a manual screen printer as part of a back to work government scheme.
	Purchased a 4 head embroidery machine to cope with growing demand.

2006	Purchased brand new MHM E type 8 colour automatic machine. This enabled Logomotif to produce a better quality print and compete in different markets than the manual machines had allowed.
	Employed a 2nd screen print apprentice, and an accounts employee

2005	Moved to 4500 sq ft unit, located on a busy road, increasing level of passing trade dramatically. We also took delivery of our first 6 colour automatic machine. At this stage the team consisted of the director, one fully qualified printer and a part time administrator.

2003	Gained contract print work from Alexandra Plc

2002	Moved to a 2500 sq ft unit, located in an isolated area but that allowed a reduction in overheads and the ability to employ their first apprentice.

1999	Moved to a 1500 sq ft unit on a small trading estate and gained contract print work from Dickies UK.

1997	Purchased a single head embroidery machine to expand their services to meet demand.

1996	2 brothers purchased a printing business for £2500 , their intention was to build on their sporting enthusiasm and print and sell sports kits to the local community. This was to be a hobby alongside their employment.