Blackpool, UK – September 2026– Standfast & Barracks has been named Global Business of the Year at the 2026 British Insurance Business Awards (BIBAs), recognising the company's sustained growth and impact across international markets, including its expanding presence in the United States.

The award was presented on Friday evening at a ceremony in Blackpool, where members of the Standfast team gathered to celebrate the achievement together.

Lancaster, UK –  Standfast and Barracks has announced a significant expansion to "The Archive," its exclusive digital library of design history.

The company has released over 100 newly revealed paper and textile documents, now available for online browsing.

This latest update underscores the company’s commitment to preserving the rich heritage of textile design while making it accessible to a new generation of creatives.