Anvil Eliminates $200 M in Debt with Financial Restructuring

New York-based apparel maker Anvil Holdings recently announced it has completed a successful financial restructuring of its capital structure, which has eliminated approximately $200 million in debt and preferred stock in exchange for new equity and warrants. The company expects to close on all transactions necessary to consummate the restructuring by Feb. 5. CEO Anthony Corsano, said, “Our new financial structure will allow us to compete more successfully, and will also facilitate our plans for short and long-term growth with new facilities, new brands and new styles. We are very excited about our future.” In addition, the company has constructed a new state-of-the-art

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Leed’s Raises the Bar on Fast Order Turnaround Service

In an unprecedented industry move, Pittsburgh-based Leed’s has extended the hours of its SureShip express-order program. Orders placed as late as 12:00 a.m. (EST) will be shipped the next day at no additional charge. SureShip was the first industry program that offered a next-day shipping option. With all of Leed’s products qualifying for the program, as well as 90 percent of decorating methods included and few restrictions on artwork, SureShip has maintained the top position in express shipping. In 2005, Leed’s made its customer service department available 24 hours. Now, with the fastest turnaround time and least restrictions, the company provides a service

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PMNow! Takes on the Magic (Kingdom)

Couldn’t get enough of those live video clips from the PPAI Expo? PMNow! has more in store for you. Once again, we will be sending daily video updates from ASI Orlando, beginning Thurs., Jan 18 and concluding Sat., Jan 20, 2007. You can expect informative interviews with suppliers and their stand-out products, sweeping panoramic views of the scenic Orlando area, editor picks from the show floor and likely a bit of magic. After all, anything is possible in the Magic Kingdom. For more information, call (215) 238-5212 or e-mail [email protected].

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Crystal D Launches New Web site

Crystal D, St. Paul, Minn., has launched a newly re-designed Web site with increased functionality and usability. The new site offers a host of features that, according to company personnel, will afford distributors a “comprehensive and enjoyable Web experience.” “The new Web site is a direct result of listening to our customers,” explained Chuck Dahlgren, president. “Not only is the site clean and extremely easy to navigate, it allows promotional consultants to provide their customers with a better customer experience.” Some of the premiere features of the site include: 1. A landing page with tools and information grouped together 2. A Build-a-Sales Flyer option

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Dunbrooke Goes Back to the Basics, Adds Screenprinting

Dunbrooke, Independence, Mo., recently introduced its Dunbrooke Basics line, which includes T-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies. In addition, the company now offers screenprinting services and has added five new shipping locations. “Our screenprinting is the best in the industry and our prices are extremely competitive,” said Matt Gray, COO. “With our core line of Dunbrooke and the recent additions of Reebok Promotional Apparel and the Dunbrooke Basics line, we now have a complete line of apparel.” Dunbrooke has also added five shipping locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Anaheim, Calif., Dallas and El Dorado Springs, Mo. “This is to help get our product out in a

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KTP Design Receives PPAI Supplier Achievement Award

KTP Design, New York, recently received a gold Suppliers Achievement Award from PPAI for a silk scarf it produced for an international wine festival. The award honors excellence in screen printing on textiles. This is the fourth consecutive Suppliers Achievement Award for KTP Design, and it’s fifth award in six years. Product entries were judged on the sharpness of the imprint, the difficulty involved, clarity and overall visual impact. “We are certainly honored to receive such a prestigious award,” said Pat Walsh, president. “It is a testament to our high standards and consistent quality to have received this award five times in the last

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Fashion & Accessories Show Heat Up PPAI Las Vegas

The catwalk was on fire at this year’s Fashion & Accessories Show, held Thurs., Jan., 4, at the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas. With the theme: “Where Products Meet Paparazzi”, a cluster of picture-taking fanatics dressed in safari gear mobbed the stage as models exploded on to the runway. To say the show was hot is an understatement. SanMar’s opening act to its “Step Up to SanMar” segment featured an ensemble of seductive dancers dressed in red-hot dresses and suits sashaying to the tunes of sultry 50s music. This was followed by an entourage of models donning selected garments from Dunbrooke’s Reebok line. One

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