Supplier News

SnugZ USA Adds Jeff Anderton as Senior Content Strategist
January 7, 2016 at 6:14 pm

Jeff Anderton of VideoFarm.tv now is bringing his unique knowledge and talent to SnugZ USA, West Jordan, Utah. Anderton has spent several years producing and distributing industry video content for a core of the top suppliers and distributors via his curated platform, VideoFarm.tv. Anderton now comes to SnugZ USA as its senior content strategist to conceptualize and…

Bag Makers Introduces New Imprint Process
January 7, 2016 at 4:38 pm

Bag Makers, Union, Ill., introduced a new imprint process and products for 2016. The newest imprint process—Sparkle Decoration—features glossy, reflective dots that make the artwork on bags shine. Sparkle Decoration is available on the company’s nonwoven and polyester bags, and the holographic or metallic dots are available in more than 20 colors. “We’re very excited…

S&S Activewear Hires Managing Director of National Operations
January 6, 2016 at 5:16 pm

S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., created the position of managing director of national operations to facilitate national growth. Mike Mannucci has been hired to fill that role. "Obviously, I’ve been familiar with S&S Activewear for years," said Mannucci. "I admire the values of this company, and the growth we are experiencing right now is exciting. Increasing our size with an…

Halls & Company Raises Funds for Food Shelves
January 6, 2016 at 5:12 pm

Halls & Company, the Brooklyn Park, Minnesota-based manufacture of ID Line, got into the holiday spirit this season by raising a total of $2,912 for local Minneapolis food shelves. While the company donated to three different food shelves, the majority of the donations went to the North-Suburban Emergency Assistance Response (NEAR) in Crystal, Minn. A nonprofit…

Penn Emblem Company Features New Imprint Options
January 6, 2016 at 4:15 pm

Penn Emblem Company, Philadelphia, now offers a new fulfillment of imprintables program. The program features sublimatable products, including mugs, keychains, coasters and more. Representatives from Penn Emblem Company will attend the Imprinted Sportswear Show in Long Beach, Calif., from Jan. 22 to 24. The company plans to showcase its new dye-sublimated patches and share information about its…

ETS Express Inc. Opens New Production Facility in Concord, North Carolina
January 5, 2016 at 5:35 pm

ETS Express Inc., Oxnard, Calif., announced that it has opened a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facility in Concord, N.C. The new facility will increase ETS Express Inc.'s decorating and distribution capacity, and play a significant role in supplying its products to its customers shipping to the Midwest, Northeast and South regions of the U.S.…

Dynamic Drinkware Court Case Moves Forward
January 5, 2016 at 4:57 pm

Dynamic Drinkware, Oshkosh, Wis., took what the company called a "huge step" in its federal court case against National Graphics Inc., North Branford, Conn. According to Plastics Today, Judge William C. Griesbach of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin granted Dynamic Drinkware's motion for summary judgment that it did not infringe…

Prime Line Acquires Jetline
January 5, 2016 at 9:41 am

Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., announced a deal in principle to acquire Jetline, Gaffney, S.C., from Gemini Manufacturing, which is scheduled to formally close later this month. “We are very excited to welcome Jetline to the Prime family and immediately start to give our distributor customers even more products and services to choose from,” said Prime…

Perry Ellis International Enters Partnership with United Legwear & Apparel Co.
January 4, 2016 at 4:18 pm

Perry Ellis International, Doral, Fla., today announced today that New York City-based United Legwear & Apparel Co. has become the master licensee of Pro Player, Perry Ellis International's heritage athletic brand with a 30-plus year history. Perry Ellis International will remain the licensor. In addition to selling branded apparel and accessories, Pro Player Stadium was home…