1984
David Yates commences work with Rohan Designs
1988
David becomes Marketing Manager for Rohan
1989
Leaves Rohan and establishes Blue Train, along with Mark Palacio, (also ex of Rohan)
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legal issues with Rohan Designs
1990
David is Marketing Manager for Regatta/Craghoppers
1991
David is Marketing Manager with Karrimor International
1993
David moves into web design. Mark works in Information Technology (IT)