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In The News - October 2019

Kati Sportcap & Bag (asi/64140) has released 40 new styles, plus a variety of new patterns and colors in many popular styles.

Colonial/Redi Record Corp. (asi/81110) will be closed on October 21st and 22nd. During that time, access to email will be limited. The company will respond when it resumes operations on Oct. 23rd.

Orbus Exhibit & Display Group (asi/75209) announced it has been a G7 Certified Master Printer for 10 years and looks forward to continued excellence with its recent recertification.

Storm Creek Apparel (asi/89879) has become a business member of the 1% for the Planet movement. Beginning this month, the company will pledge the equivalent of 1% of sales of its new Eco-Collection directly to nonprofits that create positive change for the environment.

IDProductsource (asi/62088) announced the launch of two new product lines: drinkware and totes/bags.

Transfer Express (asi/91804) is offering a special $12 flat rate on all heat-transfer orders of any size or weight using UPS Ground, Speedy Air or LA HOT. This deal ends at midnight on Nov. 29.

Cap America (asi/43792) recently made a $15,000 donation to the Mineral Area College Foundation. The Foundation will use the donation for the Enhancement Grant, which provides a $3 for $1 match from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for the purchase of $60,000 in training equipment for MAC students in numerous departments.

Crystal D (asi/47759) has introduced more than 95 new award designs for 2020. Many of the designs come in multiple sizes for a total of more than 200 new awards, the supplier said.

Proforma (asi/300094) has announced that Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, has accepted an invitation to join Proforma in a celebration of ProVision, its new business management technology platform. Wozniak will be taking the stage with Proforma CEO Vera Muzzillo in a discussion about the early days of Apple, his partnership with Steve Jobs, and his vision for the future of technology. “I have always said that ‘wherever smart people work, doors are unlocked’ and clearly Proforma is unlocking doors to the future in this industry,” Wozniak said. The invite-only event takes place January 12, 2020, at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

Charles River Apparel (asi/44620) has released its 2020 Catalog, which includes 26 new styles and 11 color additions to some of its most popular styles. You can access the digital version here.

The PAGI Corporation (asi/289880) is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

Facilisgroup has announced that the most recent class of the Facils360 sales program has achieved an average growth in sales of 70%.

GroupeSTAHL (asi/88984) has introduced the new Hotronix 360 IQ Hat Press, a new headwear heat press with lower platen heat. GroupeSTAHL has also developed a new online store platform for garment decorators to automate sales.

The National Network of Embroidery Professionals (NNEP) is hosting Embroidery Mart-ATLANTA from May 1-2, 2020. The Embroidery Mart is an industry trade show where embroidery and apparel decoration business owners see the equipment, wholesale suppliers and supplies they use in their businesses.

Proforma (asi/300094) has announced that New York Times bestselling author Brian Moran will be at the Elevate 2020 Annual Kick-Off Meeting for “A Morning with Brian Moran.” The event will include a two-hour motivational session and workshop open to all Proforma attendees and VIP invited guests, where Moran will share actionable items to increase productivity and accelerate sales growth. The event takes place January 12, 2020, at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Tri-Mountain (asi/92125) has published its 2020 Catalog, which features 23 new styles for next year.

Gildan (asi/56842) will invest roughly $5 million to “revamp and operate” a new yarn-spinning mill located in Eden, NC, according to The North Carolina Department of Commerce.

Links Unlimited Inc. (asi/67617) announced a partnership with Travelpro, a major retail brand of garment bags, suitcases, executive briefcases, rolling travel duffel bags, totes and backpacks.

Custom Color Solutions (asi/47905) has completed its integration with OrderForge, Foundry Commerce’s streamlined e-commerce and operating system, to produce a full line of on-demand hard goods.

IMAGEN Brands, parent company of Crown Products (asi/47700) and Vitronic (asi/93990), has introduced new full-color digital imprinting. It’s available on more than 20 products in various categories, including drinkware, writing instruments, Coleman coolers and games.

Superior Group of Companies reported Wednesday that its promotional products division generated sales of $26.46 million during 2019’s third quarter, a nearly 38% year-over-rise. BAMKO (asi/131431), a Top 40 distributorship, spearheads Superior’s promo division. The division also features Public Identity and Tangerine Promotions, both of which BAMKO previously acquired. For the nine months ended Sept. 30, Superior’s global promo segment sales are up 24% over 2018 to $70.56 million, the company reported.

AnaJet Inc. (asi/16000) has re-released the ARTprint custom canvas printing bundle. 

Penn Emblem (asi/77120) has achieved certification as a women’s business enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) for 2019-2020.