Published by S&®, the 16th issue of Brand News is out now and is available as a free download from the Brand News page of this website, together with downloads of all previous issues.

We publish Brand News so we and guest contributors from across the industry can make known our views - and, of course, for us to show off our understanding of brands and related issues, hoping to attract a new client or two.

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As part of a total stadium redevelopment project, S&® client Clegg Construction recently completed the building of the new, iconic design Bridgford Road stand at Trent Bridge cricket ground.

S&® helped Clegg Construction capitalise on the company's successful completion of the project by designing, producing and managing a direct mailing and emailing exercise targeting similar sports stadia throughout the UK.

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Wilkinson Sword, the UK's No.1 brand in garden tools, recently commissioned S&® to design the company's new range of 'Lifestyle' hand tools.

The range comprises over 50 individual products and various packaging requirements included backing boards, blister packs and product labels.

The project was completed over three months, and S&® produced hand-finished dummies of all packaging in time for GLEE, the garden & leisure exhibition held at the NEC in September.

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Longstanding client of S&®, CTTS Group - Cable Telecommunications Training Services - are Europe's largest independent training provider in 'Communications Cabling & Fibre to the Home' technology.

CTTS recently introduced a further two new divisions - Technical Staff and Technical Services - to their Group of companies which necessitated an update of the company's promotional material - it was an opportunity for S&® to redesign the complete CTTS Group portfolio of sales literature, advertising and promotional material.

The updates portfolio comprises sales folders, training packs, ten leaflets, an instructional DVD, posters and trade advertising.

S&® designed, artworked and print managed all items, which are being distributed across Europe.

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S&® was recently tasked with designing, artworking and print managing the 2009 Garden Hand Tools Catalogue for market leader Wilkinson Sword, part of the Fiskars Brands Group.

The 28 page catalogue, which is full colour throughout and features photography of over 130 products, was produced within an extremely tight schedule for Wilkinson Sword to have available for their presence at the GLEE garden & leisure exhibition at the NEC in September. Client was delighted to receive the new catalogue on brief, on time and within budget.

Post-GLEE the publication will be available at major home and garden retailers across the UK.

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