Lori Pollock recently purchased HEASLIP, a 50-year-old woman’s Canadian Hat Manufacturer in Hamilton Ontario. Pollock was formerly in the medical industry, and is now teaming up with designer Liz Harbosin to create a more expansive hat collection. They are adding more spring headwear and are introducing trendy styles to their already existing classic collection. Heaslip’s goal is to expand their US presence. They are also looking for US reps. Contact Lori at Heaslip: 905-777-0700 or lori@heaslipcanada.com. Their website: www.heasliphats.com. They have added matching scarves, mufflers, gloves and handbags to the collection in colorful brights.

Philadelphia Rapid Transit announces that David Goldman (Peter’s son) recently joined the company as VP-Sales Manager. David was previously with the NFL.

Mike Klorer is the new sales manager of TEXACE. Formerly from the printing industry, Klorer has taken over the helm of Texace from Jim Blugerman, who has left the company. Texace is owned by Sansun Hat Company, 800-835-8973.

Anthony Dowdell recently joined Bollman Hat Company as VP of Sales and Marketing of the Timberland Headwear division.

The Bollman Hat Company moved its NY headquarters from the Empire State Building to 411 5th Avenue, 2nd floor.

Daniel Bollman recently passed away. He was one of five grandsons of founder George Bollman, who started Bollman Hat Company in 1868.

Madcaps founder Alfred Solomon passed away at the age of 104. Madcaps was the first domestic hat company to knock-off European styles and bring them to the mass market. In 1920 Solomon imported hat trimmings, but soon afterwards manufactured a hand-crocheted hat. Solomon coined the phrase “hat bars,” which were hat areas in department stores.

The Rosenthal Award was given to Gary Rosenthal at the Headwear Association dinner on March 17th. Gary won the award for his significant contribution to the headwear industry. The award was named after Gary’s father Ben.