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UK fly tying material supplier Semperfli has joined an elite and illustrious club, having been honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for international trade, recognising its growth, success and excellence in exporting.

Marc van Rooij, president of the Shimano Europe Group, will leave the business at the end of 2025, it has been revealed.

Shimano Europe has decided to extend its cooperation with GXO to perform logistic services for its many and varied products across Europe.

Shimano Europe and various Rapala VMC Group companies are terminating their exclusive distribution agreements in some European countries from February 7th.

Dave Pfeiffer, the president of Shimano North America Fishing, is to receive the highest accolade from the Coastal Conservation Association of California (CCA California) for his work supporting marine conservation and ocean angling.

Danish based Fairpoint A/S, owner of the trade’s fastest growing brands Westin and Kinetic Fishing, has unveiled its latest resource for UK and Irish retailers.

The showroom, based in Dublin, will offer UK and Irish retailers the opportunity to see all products, either by traditionally visiting the showroom or via its new virtual service.