Gildan Activewear Announces Plans for Major Capacity Expansion
May 1 , 2019 – Gildan Activewear recently announced a land purchase in Bangladesh for approximately $45 million as part of major South-east Asian capacity expansion initiative to support international growth. The completed purchase of a sizeable land parcel in Bangladesh is part of Gildan’s new capacity expansion initiative to develop large-scale vertically-integrated manufacturing in South-east Asia to support expected sales growth. (more…)
Gildan Activewear Reports First Quarter 2019 Results
May 1, 2019 – Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019 and updated its full year guidance.
First quarter were better than the Company’s guidance which called for a decline in the mid to high-single-digit range, primarily due to stronger than anticipated sales of fleece products and an earlier start of initial shipments of the Company’s new private label men’s underwear program which will be available to consumers in the second quarter. (more…)
Technosport adds Alstyle to its Collection
April 2, 2019 – Technosport is proud to announce the addition of the Alstyle brand to its collection. 21 new styles have been added in a broad range of colours and sizes. These new products will be available in our Vancouver warehouse, with some select items in Montreal.
Stock is already being delivered, start shopping Alstyle at technosport.com!
Stahls’ Canada Spring Sale is Here!
April 2, 2019 – Stahls’ Canada Spring Sale is here! Save 10% Off Thermo-FILM® Products
April is the month to stock up on the world’s #1 athletic heat transfer vinyl. Now through April 30th, use promo code TFILM10 at checkout to save 10% on the following products in Thermo-FILM® material. (Promo code applies to Thermo-Film® only).
Visit www.stahls.ca and start saving!
Gildan announces Board of Directors Leadership Succession Plan
April 1, 2019 – Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) announced that its Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Donald C. Berg as Chairman of the Board effective May 2, 2019, contingent upon his reelection to the Board at the Company’s annual shareholder meeting to be held that day.
Stormtech’s new 1:1 initiative introducing at-risk youth to outdoor adventure
March 22, 2019 – Stormtech Performance is pleased to announce the launch of their 1:1 Initiative, an exciting philanthropic program that helps introduce at-risk youth to outdoor adventure.
Stormtech wants everyone to experience their love of the outdoors. This is why, Stormtech will be donating 1% of its total global sales, in the form of much needed apparel to partner organizations.
RB Digital Open Houses Across Canada
March 21, 2019 – Please join RB Digital this spring to learn more about the best machinery for your business success. There will be seminars on embroidery service and hands-on demos of all the equipment on display. Lunch and refreshments will be served.
Dates & Locations
March 28-29: Winnipeg Office
April 2-3: Toronto, Hosted by Mimaki Canada
April 11-12: Vancouver Office
April 23-24: Montreal Office
April 25-26: Sandman Hotel Saskatoon
May 9-10: Edmonton Office
Times: 9 AM – 4:30 PM each day. (more…)
Single-use plastic ban to take effect in Ontario?
March 2019 – The Ontario government is considering banning single-use plastics, such as shopping bags and bottles, in the province. The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has released a discussion paper providing details on the actions and commitments related to waste that were outlined in its Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan and is seeking public comment. (more…)
BIC Graphic North America Names Blair Hawley Chief Operating Officer
March 12, 2019 – Blair Hawley has joined BIC Graphic North America in the newly-created role of chief operating officer. Hawley joins the Tampa, Florida-based supplier as the leader of all operations and support functions, including manufacturing, customer service, procurement, inventory, planning, supply chain and logistics. He will report directly to CEO David Klatt. (more…)
CALGARY IMPRINT CANADA SHOW ANNOUNCES NEW DATES!
The 2019 Western Imprint Canada Show will have new dates, to reflect the requests of attendees.
The 21st annual Show will take place Friday September 20 and Saturday September 21 at BMO Centre, Hall ‘E’.
These dates provide the timeline for peak benefit for attendees in Western Canada, providing the most efficient and convenient schedule to promote Fall / Holiday 2019 sales. The industry also benefits from this date change away from Labour Day and and end-of-summer holiday season.
Free registration is now open!