Held at the NEC, Birmingham, this eleventh annual show pulled in higher visitor numbers than 2001 and attracted embroiderers, screenprinters and those looking for business start-up opportunities. A survey of what was on show included major embroidery machine brands and accessories companies, screenprinting equipment and accessories, and garment producers, with the key words identified as Opportunities, Amaya and Teddy Bears! In the sub-section Diversification, the presence of the London College of Printing, R A Smart, Summit, Keep Screen, Aisin and Quadra was noted-there was more detail on each. The London School of Printing was promoting its education courses. Sourcing information stands included Garment Decoration Institute, Director-e and Amaya (video presentation only and information from Peter Wright Europe’s stand). Teddy Bears were the main promotional item for embroiderers and screenprinters. Brief notes followed on other exhibitors-Your Embroidery Services, Barudan, Madeira, Wilcom and Donisthorpe.