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HEADLINES BELOW:
Newest headlines in Green!
* Edwards Garment Aquires
Andrew Rohan
*
Thermopatch Promotes
Paleczny & Ariola
* Blumenthal's Randy Butler
Retires at 99!
* Unison Marketing Group launches
new web portal
* Thermopatch adds 8 new
mending materials
* Liberty Uniform Mfg. Co, Inc. Names
Skip Haskett
National Sales Director
More below...
Edwards Garment Acquires Andrew Rohan
Kalamazoo, MI, May 9, 2008 – Edwards Garment Co. today
announced the acquisition of HMB Sales, Inc. HMB has
manufactured and marketed Andrew Rohan brand sweaters
to the business-to-business market for over 25 years.
Edwards Garment is a rapidly growing manufacturer and
supplier of casual and uniform apparel. This
acquisition plan is a part of the company’s strategic
expansion plan, according to Gary Schultz, President
and CEO of Edwards. The Andrew Rohan sweater line
becomes part of the Edwards Garment line that includes
shirts, blouses, pants, skirts, shorts, suit
separates, chefs’ apparel, and aprons.
“Joining forces with Andrew Rohan allows us to take
full advantage of the many synergies between the two
organizations,” said Schultz. “We serve many of the
same customers and the availability of the Edwards
line gives Andrew Rohan distributors many more options
for their customers. In much the same way, Edwards’
customers will see new opportunities as we add the
prestigious Andrew Rohan sweater line to our
offering.”
In addition to a broader product line, Andrew Rohan
customers will enjoy many of the benefits currently
offered by Edwards such as on-site custom embroidery,
two-day shipping nationwide; catalog styles in-stock
and ready to ship; same day shipping; private
labeling; and no re-stocking fees.
Edwards expects a smooth transition. “By retaining key
personnel, we will ensure that Andrew Rohan customers
receive the same high level of service and quality
that they have come to expect,” explained Schultz.
Edwards plans to continue to market the full range of
styles currently offered by Andrew Rohan. On-site
embroidery – already an area of expertise at Edwards –
will now be offered with the new sweater line.
Edwards Garment has been manufacturing and supplying
corporate, casual, and uniform apparel for over 140
years. The company is privately held and headquartered
in Kalamazoo, Michigan. “Dressing you from top to
bottom,” Edwards products are available through a
nationwide network of dealers and distributors. To
learn more about Edwards Garment, please visit the
company’s website at
www.edwardsgarment.com.
Thermopatch Promotes Paleczny & Ariola
 
Ariola
Paleczny
Thermopatch is
pleased to announce the promotions of
John
Paleczny and Candice Ariola. Candice Ariola has been
promoted to Customer Service Sales Support Lead. This
new roll shows her retaining many responsibilities from
her previous position as Customer Service Leader while
relinquishing a few. She now has a prime responsibility
of assuring the highest level of support for our field
sales efforts including marketing support as required.
Candice has proven her ability to perform her duties in
an ever increasing growth style, while simultaneously
continuing to be an ever present mentor to fellow
co-workers.
John Paleczny is promoted to National Sales Manager.
This title duly recognizes his ability to guide all
major account business in the United States, while
maintaining responsibilities to direct the field sales
efforts of the Regional Sales Managers. John retains
many of his previous administrative duties. John’s 17
year career is a tribute to his ongoing commitment to
Thermopatch’s growth through the highest ethical
performance methodologies.
Thermopatch provides textile/garment identification,
marking, mending products along with a variety of
supporting supplies to the laundry industry and garment
and textile Manufacturers worldwide.
Blumenthal's Butler Retires at 99 !
After more than six decades of
helping law enforcement officers look their best, Butler
forcibly retired three weeks ago – just before his 99th
birthday. It was doctor's orders. Since then, Butler
said, he has felt "terrible" because he misses the
police officers and sheriff's deputies he outfitted with
uniforms, starting at his Butler's Uniforms Shop in the
1940s.
"I considered my customers my
friends," said Butler, who ended his career selling
shoes at Blumenthal Uniforms & Equipment, an Arden Way
store that caters to police officers and firefighters.
Read the Full Article Click here:
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Unison Marketing Group
launches new web portal !
The Unison Marketing Group is pleased to announce
a new Web Site, which will act as a portal for
information on all Unison brands, national sales
affiliates, and valued dealer listings.
The new web site,
www.unisonmarketingusa.com , will be utilized to
direct end user, agency, dealer, or prospective clients
in the proper manner relative to Unison services &
brands.
Read the Full Announcement Click here:
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Thermopatch adds 8 new mending materials!
Syracuse, NY
--August
29, 2007:
In an effort to supply the most current and popular
mending fabrics, Thermopatch has added eight new
materials, actually 15 new materials if you count the
last year and a half. The new materials added are
Indura Ultra Soft Lt. Blue and Navy, Oasis Med. Blue and
Navy, PR97 Navy and Denim Blue and Vinex Lt. Blue and
Navy. These eight fabrics go along with the Indura
Royal Blue and Visual Orange and Spun Poly White, Tan,
Graphite, Blue and Navy added this past year.
Thermopatch has over 70 materials to choose from.
If you have
special mending needs, Thermopatch has options that can
help you. For a complete mending chart call today or
visit Thermopatch on their web site
www.thermopatch.com.
Read the Full Announcement Click here:
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Haskett Joins Liberty Uniform Mfg. Co., Inc.
as
Nat'l Sales Director!
Spartanburg, SC – August 3, 2007 - Liberty
Uniform Mfg. Co., Inc. officials announced that Skip
Haskett
had joined the company as National Sales Director
effective August 13, 2007. Skip brings with him
extensive broad industry experience in uniform sales
with having held senior positions with both Milliken &
Company and Global Apparel Partners over the past 20
years. Liberty Uniform Mfg. Co., Inc. produces Uniform
Shirts, Trousers,
and outerwear for all areas of public safety and private
security firms.
For further information please contact Steve Robinson at
steve@libertyuniform.com
Fechheimer Bros. to
supply Uniforms to Cal Fire
(formerly California
Department of Forestry (CDF)
CINCINNATI, OHIO June 14, 2007 –
Fechheimer Bros Co., manufacturers of the Flying Cross by Fechheimer brand of Public Safety
uniforms, has been selected as an authorized manufacturer of NFPA compliant shirts and
trousers for the new CAL FIRE Work Response uniform program.
3M™ INTRODUCES THINSULATE ™
INSULATION FR
A Leader in Warmth and
Comfort Adds Flame Resistance Benefits to
Range of Workwear
ST. PAUL, MN,
May 3, 2007 – 3M™, a leader in nonwoven fiber
technology, announced today the launch of
Thinsulate™ Insulation FR for the
occupational workplace. For more than 25 years, the
occupational industry
has recognized Thinsulate insulation as a lightweight
material that helps keep workers warm and comfortable.
Now workers can achieve that same level of warmth and
comfort with the added bonus of flame resistance.
New Thinsulate insulation FR is designed specifically
for garments made for the electrical utility and oil and
gas
workplaces, where momentary, unplanned or accidental
exposure to flames, heat or electrical arc may occur.
Thinsulate insulation FR has exceptional thermal weight
efficiency making it ideal for outdoor environments, so
workers can tackle tough jobs in comfort.
Made from a blend of aramid, modacrylic and polyester
fibers, the material is designed as a mid-loft product
with
quality drape characteristics to aid in garment
styling. In addition, the lofty fibrous webs trap more
air and contain
more of the body’s radiant heat than higher density
needle-punched webs, thereby maintaining warmth and
breathability.
“We are a global leader in high-performance materials,
with many products to meet rigorous workplace
requirements,” said Chris Sneden, Global Business
Manager, Thinsulate Insulation. “For example,
3M Scotchlite™ Reflective Material has helped enhance
workers’ visibility at night. Now, Thinsulate
insulation
FR will add a new layer of reliability to
flame-resistant workwear while helping to keep workers
warm and
comfortable.”
Read the Full Press Release Click here:
3mThinFR
Read 3M Thinsulate FR Fact Sheet Click here:
3MThinFRFS
Penn Emblem Introduces PennWeave
PennWeave
combines the luxury of a fully embroidered emblem with
the intricacy of a woven label,
making
even the most delicate details and tiniest letters seen
and read clearly. Before PennWeave, letters
smaller
than ¼” in size were illegible when embroidered onto an
emblem. Small details within a logo
were lost
in translation as well.
PennWeave’s innovative technology makes it possible not
only for these intricate details to be visible,
but also crisp and clear. Size of the text and the
complexity of the logo are no longer an issue. PennWeave
emblems are also thinner and more flexible than standard
embroidery, so they lie flatter on garments,
allowing for a more comfortable feel.
For a
free sample, e-mail
marketing@pennemblem.com,
or call Katelyn at 800-793-7366.
SanMar Adds 14 New Styles in the Sport-Tek®
Collection
& Other lines as well!
Fourteen
new styles are being added to the athletically inspired
Sport-Tek® collection. Highlights
include
compression shirts that help lessen muscle fatigue
during intense workouts and performance
sport shirts
and fleece. Other additions include stretch blend
women’s t-shirts and tanks and separates
for boys and
girls.
Twelve new
styles are making their debut in the fashion-forward
District Threads™ line. Key products
include plush
velour separates, contrast waist boardshorts and
heathered ringer t-shirts.
All 26 items
are featured in SanMar’s 2007 Spring/Summer Arrivals
mini-catalog.
All products and
the catalog can be ordered by calling 800-426-6399 or
visiting
www.sanmar.com
Red Kap Introduces Expansion of Shorts Line
The
Women’s Plain Front Short is the perfect complement to
the PT26 Men’s Plain Front Short. The
Women’s
version has an updated fit and cut, ensuring a
professional look. The 7.25 oz. 65/35 poly/cotton
fabric
also gives you the durability you expect from Red Kap.
The new Men’s
and Women’s Cotton Casual Shorts utilize 7.5 oz. 100%
cotton with mechanical stretch
for the best
in comfort. These plain front shorts have front and back
pockets, a jean-style waistband,
men’s
traditional fit, and an updated women’s fit.
Finally, the
Cotton Side Elastic Short is 8.5 oz. 100% wrinkle
resistant cotton twill. This short is plain
front and has
front and back pockets, a traditional fit, and side
elastic waistband inserts. It’s a great
comfortable
short and has arrived just in time for warm weather.
Also new from
Red Kap is the expansion of its lineup of Work NMotion™
styles for men and women.
New styles
for 2007 include the PZ60 Men’s Elastic Insert Pant and
the PZ43 Women’s Pleated Pant.
The Men’s
Elastic Insert Pant is plain front and has front and
back pockets, a traditional fit, and side
elastic
waistband inserts. The Women’s Pleated Pant has an
updated contemporary fit with button
and zipper
closure. Both pants are 7.5 oz. stretch twill and
utilize a 75/25 polyester/cotton blend.
All Work
NMotion™ products use proprietary polyester yarns that
do more than just expand. Work
NMotion™
fabric also allows the yarn to shrink back to its normal
state, which means better flex and
superior
recovery. Mechanical stretch alone can be a cost
effective shortcut for achieving flex, but these
fabrics will
quickly lose their memory, which leads to sagging.
Exclusive Work NMotion™ recovery
yarns ensure
ongoing performance for the life of the garment without
sagging at the knees and elbows.
Visit
www.redkap.com
for more information on these innovations as well as
other styles.
5.11 All Terrain (ATAC) Boots now in Coyote Brown!
Customers wanted
that same “athletic shoe” feel in an off-duty and range
boot. 5.11 met their request in
April 2007. The
new “coyote boot” matches 5.11’s 30th Anniversary
Tactical Pants, also available in
coyote. The ATAC
8” Side Zip boot features 5.11’s moisture-wicking lining
and lightweight Shock
Mitigation
System™ for comfort, stability and speed. The molded
Phylon® mid-sole, Hypertex® lasting
board and nylon
flex-fit composite shank deliver ultimate support for
high-impact activity, while the
non-marking,
oil- and slip-resistant outsole boosts traction.
Tough ATAC
boots feature non-metallic construction and a suede and
nylon upper with a hidden
pocket for
ID, a spare key or extra cash.
PERFECTION UNIFORMS INTRODUCES NEW PERFORMANCE
SERIES
ADDITIONS AT NAUMD '07 CONVENTION & EXPO
At
the recent National Association of Uniform Dealers &
Manufacturers convention,
in Atlanta April 13-17, Perfection Uniforms released two
new Performance Series,
available exclusively through the Perfection Valued
Dealer Network
-The
StratusSeriestm
line of “Class A” rayon blends with exceptional color
depth &
retention, stretch comfort, UV
protection, and external liquid protection w/ internal
wickability & breathability.
StratusSeriestm
garments will be available in a wide range
of models that will feature the
Perfection EGC Systemtm.
For more information, visit:
http://perfectionuniformsstore.com/UMSS.cfm?page=page-index.cfm&template_code=Stratus
-The
EclipseSeriestm
line of performance synthetics, with an
initial offering of knit shirts
that feature a new AeroPiqué with
a three dimensional construction that creates air space
around the wearer to reduce cling, wicks
moisture instantly, and incorporates Microban
antimicrobial protection for continual
freshness.
For more information, visit :
http://perfectionuniformsstore.com/UMSS.cfm?page=page-index.cfm&template_code=Eclipse
Innovative Launch of
a New Product Line – Perfection Uniforms
2007 Winner of
Univator Awards
Perfection Uniforms,
based in Brentwood, Tennessee, is one of the fastest
growing uniform companies in the US, and our uniforms
are distributed internationally through a select network
of full service distributors
launched its Ergonomic Garment
Construction (EGC) System as part of its MatrixSeries
line of fabrics at last year’s NAUMD convention amid
much fanfare and with great expectation. “Our goal was
to take a comprehensive approach to a department’s
uniform needs,” explains Steve Gilkeson. “We wanted
everyone to know that we’re not just in the shirt and
pants business – we’re in the uniform program business.”
A year later, Perfection, by its own account, has met
and surpassed its goal, winning high marks from existing
public safety and police accounts and gaining new
customers in the fire and EMS markets. “The MatrixSeries
is the biggest splash in the industry that I’ve seen in
my 25-year career,” boasts Gilkeson.
The MatrixSeries line
features high performance poly/cotton twill blends with
exceptional UltraDye color depth and retention, stretch
comfort, and a UV rating of 40+ - the highest standard
for apparel. While garments constructed with
MatrixSeries fabrics aren’t waterproof, they do provide
permanent liquid repellency with internal wickablity/comfort.
Read the full release:
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Perfection Uniforms Launches New
Uniform Website!
November 23, 2006
(Brentwood,TN) Perfection Uniforms is pleased to
launch a new website at
www.perfectionuniforms.com,
showcasing the innovations that they have introduced
over the
past year. Emphasizing “Pride Through
Performance,”
Perfection Uniforms is bringing practical
innovations to fabric and design, for superior comfort
and maximum performance in the line of duty.
“In
order to succeed in this demanding market, we must
lead, which means doing things better than everyone
else.
For Perfection, that means developing unique,
innovative products and having them readily
available for our dealer
network to sell and service,”
noted Steve Gilkeson, VP of Marketing &
Merchandising at Perfection Uniforms.
“The
end user reception, wear test evaluations and dealer
sell through over the past few months have proven that
we are
on the right track, and our next step is to further
strengthen our market presence through web
communication. Our new
web site showcases our products, programs and dealer
network proudly. And with UniformMarket as our web
experts, we
have years of built in uniform retailing experience,
as well as close contact & trust with many of our
existing dealers,
which greatly improves our ability to communicate our
message to the market – fast.”
In conjunction with the
launch of
www.perfectionuniforms.com , Perfection Uniforms and
UniformMarket have teamed up to offer a
Fast Track
Deal
for all
Perfection dealers who wish to develop
or improve their own web presence. The comprehensive
program includes E-Commerce capabilities as
well as hosting, software license, domain/E-mail
service, regular upgrades, and knowledgeable support...
at a special value. Interested Perfection dealers may
contact Andrew Foss @
alfoss@uniformmarket.com /
610.373.6764 for details.
Cintas: The Newest Name in Haute Couture ;
Leading uniform company partners with
designers to
produce stylish uniforms for the
hospitality and
gaming industries
READ
FULL RELEASE click here:
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NEW YORK, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- High-end
fashion- inspired uniforms are an
emerging trend in the hospitality and gaming industry,
and Cintas, in partnership with top
designers such as Lafayette 148, Cynthia Rowley and
Joseph Abboud, is leading this industry trend.
In fact, retail-inspired uniforms gained national
exposure this spring when NBC's The Apprentice
featured Apprentice hopefuls working with Lafayette 148
to redesign the apparel for Embassy Suites
Hotels(R).
Recent market research performed by Cintas concluded
that nearly 60% of consumers believe they
will get better quality and service from businesses that
feature employees in innovative retail-inspired
uniforms, and almost 70% of consumers say that an
employee's appearance directly affects their
expectations of a business's quality of products and
services.
"Today's consumer pays more attention to fashion and
style," said Dan Ambrosio, Vice-President of
Specialty Sales, Cintas National Account Sales Division.
"We know that consumers equate quality
service and attention to detail with better-dressed
employees."
As part of its fashion leadership platform, Cintas is
also dialing up the style quotient with its
private label uniforms by hiring design talent from top
fashion schools, like Parsons School of
Design -- Los Angeles, The Art Institute of Chicago, and
the International Academy of Design
and Technology.
Cintas, a winner of countless awards for custom-made
apparel including the 2006 NAUMD
"Image of the Year" award for the new-uniform program at
the Wynn Resort-Las Vegas, has
teamed up with world-renowned fashion designers to
implement new uniform programs for a
variety of businesses. Most recently, Cintas, in concert
with Lafayette 148 developed the Workstyle
by Lafayette 148 apparel collection for Embassy Suites,
which is set to be introduced to the more than
180 hotels within the Embassy Suites brand in the first
quarter of 2007.
"This major uniform initiative for Embassy Suites has
been an exciting journey that began on
NBC's reality show, The Apprentice. Lafayette 148
designed the Workstyle collection to combine
high fashion and quality with the absolute comfort and
utility that employees desire. Our partnership
with Cintas has made this collection a real-life
reality," said Debra Clark, Vice President of Marketing,
Lafayette 148 New York.
(Read full
release by clicking here:
cintaslaf
Samuel Broome Uniform Accessories readies for
90th
Anniversary
Celebration!
 
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY — Samuel Broome Uniform
Accessories, which specializes in neckwear
and other uniform accessories, has been serving the
uniform industry continuously since 1917, and
will celebrate its 90th Anniversary in the coming
year, 2007. Founded in New York City by Samuel
Broome, the company to this day remains in family
hands. In addition to custom and stock neckwear
for
the uniform and corporate markets, the company also
carries gloves, belts, fleece and knitted
winter gear and other accessories.
Since 1917 SAMUEL BROOME UNIFORMS ACCESSORIES has
been the leading manufacturer of
neckwear and accessories to the uniform and career
apparel industries. Their design teams specialize
in Corporate Identity and promotional design. They can
custom design any program or you can chose
from an extensive line of in-stock products. |
Cincinnati , OH , - September 20, 2006 (PRNewswire) –
Cintas today reported revenue for the
first quarter of
fiscal 2007 of $914.2 million, an 11.0% increase from
the previous year’s first
quarter revenue of $823.5
million. Net income of $85.0 million increased 8.3% from
$78.4
million last year and earnings per diluted share
of $0.53 increased 15.2% from $0.46 per diluted
share
last year.
Scott D. Farmer, president and chief executive officer,
stated, “On behalf of our Cintas employee
partners, I am
proud to report our first quarter results. We have again
achieved double-digit
revenue growth and delivered
strong operating margins, despite increases in energy
costs.
Our earnings before interest and taxes improved a
healthy 11.8% over the first quarter of fiscal 2006.”
Mr. Farmer continued, “The implementation of our new
sales structure, which we announced a
few months ago, continues to be on schedule. This new
structure is designed to develop additional
cross-selling opportunities and improve sales
productivity. The new sales organization, in
conjunction with our vast product and service offerings,
is expected to drive improvements in
future internal growth.”
The Company’s balance sheet continues to be strong.
Despite increased debt levels related to
acquisitions
made in late fiscal 2006 and the Company’s share
repurchase program, debt to
total capitalization as of
August 31, 2006 was only 29%. Cash and marketable
securities were
$175 million as of August 31, 2006 .
Total shareholders’ equity was $2.05 billion.
Mr. Farmer commented, “Based on our sales results
through the first quarter, a leveling off of
energy
costs as compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006
and a less active hurricane season
to date, we reiterate
our fiscal 2007 guidance which calls for fiscal 2007
revenue of $3.77 to $3.85
billion and diluted earnings
per share of $2.10 to $2.20. We expect fiscal 2007 to be
another
record year at Cintas, which would result in our 38th
consecutive year of growth in sales and
earnings.”
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas Corporation designs,
manufactures and implements
corporate identity uniform programs, and provides
entrance mats, restroom supplies, promotional
products, first aid and safety products, fire protection
services and document management services
for approximately 700,000 businesses.
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