How did trade with China affect the United States? In Washington, the consensus is that it cost Americans jobs. A central concern is the negative impact on manufacturing jobs and U.S. employment more generally. But that’s not necessarily the case, according to...
Cintas Corporation unveiled its new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) branding identity, which was created to help raise awareness and bring consistency and cohesion to Cintas’ ongoing ESG efforts and initiatives. The newly introduced brand will be...
Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, last week announced the acquisition of ImPuls AG, a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions to apparel, footwear, accessories and textile brands and manufacturers. Founded in...
It has long been known that U.S. economic growth and job creation depend on the ability to sell beyond America’s borders; after all, 95% of consumers live outside the United States. Moreover, U.S. businesses that export tend to grow faster, create more jobs, and...
NAUMD Network member Bodi.Me, a fashion fit technology company, has partnered with Canadian MaRS through its Innovate UK advanced manufacturing cohort. As a member of the MaRS Innovate UK cohort, Bodi.Me will have access to specialized support to help grow its...
In the next few years, retailers and brands must make less product, sell for higher prices, make better inventory choices and create healthier bottom lines. But we have not yet seen the investment into the digital realm that is required to build solid foundations for...
Elbeco has added two individuals to its sales team: Mike Lee and Justin Ryan, territory business managers. Mike is a former Elbeco employee and brings over 30 years’ experience in the uniform industry to Elbeco. He has worked on the retail side of the uniform business...
Top 20 supplier Edwards Garment Co., known as Edwards, has named Brett Garran as their new Vice President of Sales. Brett has been in the apparel industry for nearly 15 years and has been a vital part of the Edwards sales team since joining the company in 2013. Most...
UniFirst Corporation , a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products, and first aid and safety services, announced last week the addition of Spotlite MV to its core uniform rental offerings. The collection is...
Poor Bob,” says Alexander Gruentzig, pointing at a mannequin with a screwdriver handle sticking out of its right shoulder. The founder of the Boston-area startup Legionarius stabbed Bob to demonstrate the abilities of a camouflage uniform shirt it’s wearing that...
It is rare to celebrate a company’s 75th year in business, but what is even more extraordinary is to celebrate such a prestigious anniversary by giving back to the community where the company first got its start – Philadelphia. Penn Emblem Company’s milestone was...
Ouragins, the high tech medical uniform company, is upgrading the wardrobe of healthcare professionals by infusing germ-killing copper into all of their scrubs. Antimicrobial scrubs today use silver coatings, the same technology present in activewear. However, this...
