Smaller
sized Custom Hatters are looking for
buying power when it comes to raw materials. We
got a call from Jack Scholl in
South Dakota, (605-723-2277 weatherhat@rushmore.com)
about the need for co-op buying for small hat
makers. Scholl would like to attend a trade show
(or find more sources) with machinery, blocks,
ribbon, etc. in smaller quantities. Because of
the small amount of custom hatters in the US,
Scholl would like to get together with other hat
makers to increase buying power and selection.
Scholl also owns two retail stores.
ApparelMagic, a California apparel
industry software company, is
offering an e-commerce solution to integrate apparel
companies websites. ApparelMagic links all online
purchases with the company’s production,
inventory control and accounting system. The benefit,
according to executives, “is that companies
can sell to a worldwide audience; link e-commerce
with inventory, production and accounting and
facilitate wholesale and retail orders in one
integrated solution,” said John Murphy,
of Murphy & Associates, makers of ApparelMagic.
“Companies can show their lines with full
color catalogs, flash and other Web technologies,
allowing them to reach their customers. For companies
without an in-house Web designer, Murphy &
Associates can handle all aspects of Web design,
image consulting and implementation for customers.
Contact: 818- 249-8210 ext.102. For information:
sales@apparelmagic.com
or call Sal Minicucci at 818- 249-8210 ext.102
Ali International, a family business
started in 1930, is looking to buy hat bodies.
Their former supplier in NY recently went out
of business. Ali International repairs Panama
and felt hats. They are looking for felt bodies,
Moroccan leather for hat bands, ribbons and decorative
trim. Contact: Alfredo Arias at: at
alfredo.arias@ali.com.mx
(956) 722-4469, 3619 Flores Ave., Laredo Texas.
78041
LOOKING FOR A.ADAMS & SPIRE:
Jay Gagliano of National Textile Industries and
National Bias Binding Corp. is looking for the
company, A.ADAMS & SPIRE.
Gagliano saw the label that read: SINCE 1954 MADE
IN USA, but can’t seem to locate them. Their
Elmer Fuud hat was sold at Century 21 in Brooklyn,
NY. If you know of this company, please contact
Gagliano at 718-439-4800
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