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Wearables News Briefs – October 2019

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.

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.

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

STAHLS’ Decorator Network (asi/88984) has promoted Jennifer Johnson to Strategic Market Sales Manager with a focus on Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. “Jennifer brings a passion for exceeding the needs of our customers and ensuring the success of their business to the role,” said GroupeSTAHL CEO Carleen Gray.

Roland DGA introduces new VersaUV LEC2-300 printer/cutter. The completely redesigned 30-inch UV-LED inkjet offers improvements over the original model, for increased versatility, more vibrant color and greater image detail. Learn more here.

Hotronix offers the new 360 IQ hat heat press, a headwear press with lower platen heat. It can be used to apply any type of emblem, patch or transfer on all sides of a cap without removing it, and can be decorate any size, shape or style of headwear without changing the platen.

Graphics One has launched the Mutoh VJ-628MP 24-inch for wall covering and packaging in the North American market. A specialized version of the VJ-628, it includes advanced hot-air directional heating from above and platen heating from below the substrate.

Great Dane Graphics offers a new training book, Artwork for DTG Printing.

GSG has commissioned a special-edition M&R Kruzer manual screen-printing press in pink, with all benefits of the sale going to the charity Be the Match, an organization that helps patients find life-saving marrow donors.

Transfer Express (asi/91804) offers a video sharing heat printing ideas for Christmas.

All American Print Supply Co. has opened its Epson Certified Solution Center in Philadelphia. It will showcase the comprehensive portfolio of Epson printing solutions, including direct-to-garment printing.

The Embroidery Coach Joyce Jagger is offering a free ebook, Embroidery Business Mastery, outlining three skills needed to have a successful embroidery business. Get your copy here.

M&R is auctioning a pink Kruzer manual screen-printing press on eBay in October to help promote breast cancer awareness. The company will also sell breast cancer awareness garments at PRINTING United in Dallas from Oct. 23 to 25. 100% of the proceeds from both will benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc.

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.

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.

Outdoor Cap Company (asi/75420) has hired Jenny Straub as Director of Sales for its promotional products division. With more than 20 years in the promotional space, Straub will help Outdoor Cap accelerate growth, the company said. Straub joins the supplier firm after a career with Imagen Brands (asi/47700/93990), where she worked in in sales, marketing, and product development.

Vantage Apparel (asi/93390) welcomes industry veteran Dale Kleinman to its sales team. Kleinman will be covering the territories of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. “Vantage’s expanding sales team represents the best in branded apparel expertise,” said Rob Watson, chief digital officer. “Dale’s experience in the industry, both in sales and product knowledge, will be a welcome addition to the growing central market territory.”

Paramount Apparel (asi/75945) welcomes Shawn Naeter as the outside sales rep covering the Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas territories.

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.

Ricoma has moved into a newly constructed headquarters in Medley, FL. The 58,000-square-foot building, located 10 minutes from its former home, more than doubles the space for the embroidery machine manufacturer. The new building includes a showroom and two large warehouses with space for testing, preparing and shipping its embroidery machines.