S&S Activewear, a technology-enabled distributor of apparel and accessories, announced the appointment of industry veteran Eric Levin as general manager of its newly designated Prime Line Hard Goods division. In his role as General Manager, Levin will be...
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Passages: Charles Blauer, Blauer Manufacturing
Charles Blauer, longtime owner and former president of Blauer Manufacturing, passed away on October 18th. Blauer Manufacturing, a third-generation family-owned business, has been a cornerstone of the public safety uniform industry since 1936. Under Charles's...
UniFirst Names Kelly Rooney C00, Michael Croatti to Transition from Executive Role
UniFirst Corporation, a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, last week announced the appointment of Kelly Rooney as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective September 30, 2024. Rooney has extensive knowledge and...
Edwards Garment Company promotes three sales leaders
Michigan-based Edwards Garment last week announced the promotion of three members of its sales team. Chip Danby was named vice president of sales, uniform and custom; Brian Deissroth was promoted to senior director of sales, promo & international; and Ronda...
City Apparel + Merch Welcomes Andrew Spurling as Chief Revenue Officer
City Apparel + Merch last week announced the appointment of Andrew Spurling as Chief Revenue Officer. Andrew brings with him two decades of successful experience in the uniform and corporate apparel industry, making him a valuable addition to the leadership team....
Jon Edberg’s 20-Year Journey at COBMEX®
In the fast-paced world of the apparel industry, milestones like a 20-year work anniversary are rare and worthy of recognition. Jon Edberg, COBMEX® executive vice president, is celebrating two decades of dedication, growth, and leadership at COBMEX®. Born and raised...
Milliken & Company Names Allen Jacoby Textile Business President
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company named last week Allen Jacoby as EVP and president of its textile business, assuming full operational responsibility for the company's textile product portfolio. Jacoby has served as the company's Chief...
Wayne Enterprises Welcomes New President, Robert Grimes
Wayne Enterprises Inc., a leader in workwear, uniforms, and personal protective equipment (PPE) based in Houston, TX, is proud to announce the appointment of Robert Grimes, as president. With over 28 years of experience in the industrial uniform industry,...
Vestis Announces Key Operations and Sales Leadership Appointments
Vestis Corporation last week announced the appointment of Bill Seward as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective September 1, 2024, and Peter Rego as Senior Vice President of Sales, effective immediately. Reporting directly to CEO Kim Scott, both Seward and Rego will...
UNISYNC Announces Appointment of Manish Arora as CFO
Unisync Corp. announced last week the appointment of Manish Arora as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company, replacing Richard Smith who had continued in the role of Acting CFO since announcing his retirement earlier this year. Prior to joining Unisync, Manish...
Lisa Stewart Elected NAUMD Chair, First Woman to Lead Association
A bit of history was made last week at NAUMD’s convention. At its annual meeting, the association’s board of directors named Lisa Stewart chairperson. She is the first woman in the association’s 90-year history to lead the group. Stewart succeeds Eldon Griggs of...
SCI Names Andrew Spurling VP of Corporate Sales
SCI, a leading full package brand commercialization solutions provider to global brands, including retail sports and workwear for the past 30 years, has named Andrew Spurling vice president of corporate sales. Andrew brings with him two decades of successful...