Bridgeport, Connecticut-based Prime Line proudly announced that Kathy Schneider, southwest regional sales manager, has been named Supplier Representative of the Year by the Houston-based Houston Promotional Products Association. “This award is given out annually to a salesperson who has gone above and beyond in servicing distributors in the Houston area. Kathy’s energetic personality and hard work made her the overwhelming choice. We are proud to have her on our team,” says Paula Shulman, vice president of sales at Prime Line. Schneider has been in the promotional products industry for nearly 20 years. In addition, she is on the board of Promotional Products Association Southwest
Read MoreChammyz Clothing Adds New Spa Line
Chammyz of San Diego, an industry-leading after-dive garment manufacturer, has expanded outside of the scuba dive market and created a new line of robes and spa wraps for men and women. Known best for their all-natural line of after-dive and after-water-sports clothing—which is designed to provide the wearers warmth, dryness and comfort—Chammyz has added to their line to meet increased demand by resorts, spas and outdoor enthusiasts. The all-natural fabric is a product of tree waste, using leftover bark, stems, roots and leaves to create a functional fabric. Chammyz fabric has a moisture-management system that removes any moisture from the body and instantly evaporates
Read MoreSportsman Cap Network Releases 2008 Catalog Early
The Shawnee, Kansas-based Sportsman Cap Network made its 2008 headwear catalog available early to allow its distributors to be better prepared for the upcoming year. “We have an exciting product lineup for 2008 and we couldn’t wait to get the catalog into the hands of our customers,” said Dan Saferstein, CEO. “We have added new brands, several new styles and trends that are sure to be a hit,” he added. By offering a wide range of styles, Saferstein believes the distributor can take advantage of today’s diverse culture, where headwear is a way for people to display their individuality and fashion sense.
Read MoreAnvil’s Environmental Commitment Continues
Citing Anvil Knitwear’s commitment to further integrate environmental and social performance into the company’s U.S. and international facilities, Anvil has been approved by the Boston-based Ceres board of directors as a Ceres company. Ceres is a leading network of investors, environmental groups and other public-interest organizations working with companies to address sustainability challenges. Anvil Knitwear, designer, manufacturer and marketer of active wear based in New York, joined Ceres to help advance its own and Ceres’ environmental and social-responsibility goals. Anvil is one of more than 70 companies currently in the Ceres company network. “From their eco-friendly manufacturing processes to their organic cotton T-shirts,
Read MoreSweda Founder Ruwin Retires After 31 Years
After a remarkable and charismatic 31-year career, Sweda Company’s founder and CEO, Marvin Ruwin, has retired. Ruwin has acquired many life achievements since beginning his career as a radar specialist in World War II. After graduating from UCLA with a degree in electrical engineering, he became a technical advisor for the Navy in Far Eastern countries. From there, he moved onto Packard Bell, working as a project manager for the THOR missile program. He later joined Vernitron Corporation where he rose from test engineer to president in seven short years. Soon thereafter, Ruwin opened an assembly plant in Singapore with more than
Read MoreECORITE Introduces 100 Percent Post-consumer Plastic Bottles
ECORITE, a Toronto-based supplier of eco-friendly products, introduced seven new bags, ranging from a shopping tote and carryall to messenger bag and lunch bag. All bags are made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled and scrap plastic bottles. For the company, it is a good sign that technology is meeting environmental concerns. Through the process of recycling, sterilizing, crushing, melting and spinning plastic, ECOLINE can create its ECOTEXX fabric—a durable, lightweight, woven fabric similar in look and feel to non-woven material. “As consumer use of these bags grow, the burden on the world’s landfills and demand of natural resources will be lifted
Read MoreAmerican Joe Apparel Preps for Cyber Monday
Online apparel retailers are ready for their version of ‘Black Friday’ as ‘Cyber Monday’ kicks off today. Dallas-based American Joe Apparel, online retailer of certified authentic 100 percent American made apparel is ready with a new catalog and with online specials to entice shoppers. The free catalog can be requested on the company’s Web site and all orders come with a free gift, while supplies last. The online retailer is also offering free shipping on its merchandise through December 20th, featuring classic T-shirts, jerseys, sweatshirts and polo shirts. The new catalog showcases fresh designs on the company’s durable, stylish clothes. “It makes the
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