Supplier – Laltex Group

Supplier overview

Laltex Group has been operating for over 50 years, supplying products from across its divisions to wholesale, retail and promotional markets throughout the UK and Europe. The business traces its roots back to Hong Kong in 1948 and established its UK division in 1962; today it operates from a substantial headquarters and warehouse complex in Leigh, near Manchester.

Within that framework, their promotional merchandise offer is delivered through six trade-only divisions:
• Laltex Promo – multi-category promotional merchandise (drinkware, office items, keyrings, stress items, soft toys and more).
• Bags HQ – specialist in bags and notebooks, from foldable shoppers and jute bags to rucksacks, cooler bags and Mole notebooks.
• Pencom – dedicated writing-instrument division covering everything from budget plastic pens to premium metal and crystal pens, including “Power Products” with short lead times and precision engraving.
• Source It – global sourcing and bespoke promotions, with Far East–sourced products that can be made entirely bespoke or Pantone® matched, plus a core range held in UK stock.
• Fast Fit Promo – promotional clothing and textiles, offering a streamlined, “hassle-free” route to branded garments with options for almost every budget and fast turnaround from artwork approval.
• Promo Seeds – specialist seed packets, plantable cards and grow kits, following Laltex Group’s acquisition of Promo Seeds UK to strengthen its eco-led merchandise portfolio.
Together, these divisions give PG Branding access to a broad, well-curated product universe while keeping the supply chain consolidated and clearly structured.

Cohesive family of suppliers

Projects that span multiple product types can be built around one cohesive family of suppliers rather than disconnected sources. For example, a campaign might combine Laltex Promo drinkware, Bags HQ shoppers, Pencom pens and a Promo Seeds element for an eco story – all coordinated through the same group.

Compliance & sustainability

Laltex Group’s environmental and compliance commitments apply across all divisions and are a key reason PG Branding selects them for ESG-conscious briefs.

From the Environmental Policy (Oct 2023):

• Clear vision to contribute to a more sustainable planet, going beyond basic legal requirements.
• Commitment to continuous improvement via targets and regular audits.
• Focus on sourcing quality, non–single-use products and materials that are recycled, naturally sustainable or recyclable, with clear material and recycling codes on products.
• “Shred all and recycle” policy for paper (100% recycled, no landfill), a baler to divert cardboard and plastic from landfill, and a paperless order-processing team saving over one million sheets of A4 per year.
• Energy initiatives including solar panels that cut daytime grid electricity usage by around 60% in the first two months, >90% LED lighting on motion sensors and ongoing investigation into battery storage and carbon insetting.
• Transport policies emphasising sea freight and rail for plain stock (air only for urgent printed orders), a transition to electric/hybrid fleet vehicles and support for low-carbon commuting.

Laltex Group is also Planet Mark certified, adding third-party verification to its sustainability claims.

On the product-safety and traceability side, the group has updated packaging and labelling to comply with EU GPSR 2023/988 and UK General Product Safety Regulations 2005. This includes:

• Item codes and purchase order numbers on products or packaging.
• Full UK and EU addresses plus an electronic contact address.
• Additional material details, instructions and warnings where needed.

Crucially, Laltex emphasise that while their details may appear on products for compliance reasons, they remain a trade-only supplier and do not sell directly to end users – aligning with the expectations of the UK promotional merchandise channel.

Consult

PG Branding starts by mapping each brief against the strengths of the Laltex divisions:
• Everyday, high-usage merchandise → Laltex Promo.
• Bags, notebooks and event kits → Bags HQ.
• Pens and writing sets → Pencom.
• Bespoke or high-volume needs → Source It.
• Clothing and textiles → Fast Fit Promo.
• Seed-based, eco-led campaigns → Promo Seeds.
We then layer in lead-time requirements, ESG goals and budget to identify which combination of divisions will deliver the best outcome, using the Laltextrade portal to confirm live stock, options and timings.

Create

Once the structure is agreed, PG Branding develops product selections and artwork that align with each division’s capabilities. For example:
• Choosing engraving on metal pens from Pencom, combined with screen print on Bags HQ notebooks and transfer print on Laltex Promo drinkware for a cohesive executive pack.
• Matching garment colours from Fast Fit Promo with accessories from other divisions to keep staff clothing and merchandise on-brand.
• Designing packaging and messaging that highlight the environmental benefits supported by the group’s documented policies and certifications.