American Apparel Announces Hiring of Tom Casey as Acting President

Los Angeles-based American Apparel Inc., a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel, announced today that it has appointed Tom Casey as acting president of the company. Following the amendment to American Apparel’s credit agreement with Lion Capital announced

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Leed’s Launches New Blanket Line

New Kensington, Pennsylvania-based Leed’s, a member of Polyconcept North America, the second largest hard goods supplier within the promotional products industry, has launched a line of decorated blankets that are offered in two to five colors. 

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Broder Bros. Co. Opening New Distribution Center in Denver

Trevose, Pennsylvania-based Broder Bros., Co. has announced that the company will be opening a new distribution center in Denver. The 63,500 sq.-ft. warehouse and showroom will be located at 9931 East 47th Avenue. The opening is scheduled for Oct. 25, 2010 with an accompanying grand opening event being held at the distribution center for customers on Oct. 28, 2010.

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American Solutions for Business Hires VP of Finance

Greg Jensen has been named Vice President of Finance at Glenwood, Minnesota-based American Solutions for Business (ASB). Jensen has held executive positions in manufacturing, retail and service environments and has more than 25 years of experience working with a variety of public and private companies.

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Ennis Acquires Certain Assets of Atlas Tag & Label, Inc

Midlothian, Texas-based Ennis, Inc., a manufacturer of printed business products & apparel, has acquired certain assets of Atlas Tag & Label, Inc., headquartered in Neenah, Wis. No significant liabilities were assumed in the transactions and the transaction closed on September 30, 2010.

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American Apparel Amends Credit Agreement with Lion Capital

Los Angeles-based American Apparel Inc., a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel, announced that on September 30, 2010 it entered into an amendment to its credit agreement with Lion Capital which, among other things, eliminates the minimum Consolidated EBITDA covenant for the dates through and including December 31, 2010, and provides for the minimum Consolidated EBITDA covenant to be tested monthly during 2011.

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