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Info Newsletter
Published By Fabric Marketing Research
© Copyright 2000 Fabric Marketing Research
Aim of this monthly newsletter: bring to subscribers attention firms we feel deserve extra marketing attention at this time.
Progress Reports | Company Updates | Ordering Information
Progress Reports
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FELT TO HAVE MADE CONSISTENT SALES PROGRESS
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Company:
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Pumpernickel, Inc
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Address:
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3187 Bandini Blvd, Vernon, California 90023-4534
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Phone:
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213 262 7323
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Fax:
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213 264 9978
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Founded
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1980
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Revenues:
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Excess $20,000,000 est
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Officers:
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Luke Harris, President · Karon Crosby, Fabric Buyer · Melba Johnson, Controller
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Notes:
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Mfr Dresses, Social Occasion Dresses, Skirts, Pantsuits [Missy, Jr, Large]. Popular And Medium Price. 100% domestic. Use some contractors. Do private label. Styles: Atina, Brioche. NYC: 501 7 Ave. Buys knit and woven fabric that includes: silk, rayon, cotton, linen, prints, jersey, denim, poly, blends.
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EXCELLENT SALES GAINS MADE
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Company:
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D V B Enterprises, Inc/Legend Athletic
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Address:
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9237 Ward Parkway #100, Kansas City, Missouri 64114-3365
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Phone:
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816 363 4000
800 872 9297
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Fax:
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816 363 6836
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Founded
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1967
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Revenues:
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Excess $35,000,000
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Officers:
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Patrick Bachofer, CEO · Patricia Bachofer, Chairman · Stan Morrison, President · Bob Sweigart, V P-Fabric · Cathy Groves, V P ·
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Notes:
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Mfr Activewear, Sweats, Jackets, Separates [Men, Women]. Popular Price. 100% domestic. Divisions, Styles, Affiliates, and licenses: Fox Embroidery, Legends Athletic. License to use numerous sport team and collegiate logos. Also: 1400 E 40 Highway, Blue Springs, Mo 64014 816 229 7382, and Slatter, Mo. Fabric used includes: satin, cotton, knits, ribs.
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CONTINUED GOOD SALES GROWTH FELT TO BE MAINTAINED
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Company:
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Petach, Inc
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Address:
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55 West 39 Street, New York, New York 10018-3803
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Phone:
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212 768 0010
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Fax:
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212 768 0099
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Founded
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1987
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Revenues:
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Excess $10,000,000 est
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Officers:
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Behrooz Sarraf, Pres-Fab Buyer · Bahram Mobasser, Secy · Shahram Mobasser, Treas
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Notes:
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Mfr Dresses, Social Occasion Dresses [Missy]. Medium And Better Price. 100% domestic. Use contractors. Styles: Discretion, Nicole Studio. Showroom: 1400 Broadway 212 354 8417. Fabric used includes: cotton, wool, blends, knits.
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GROWING FIRM
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Company:
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Equestrian Designs, Inc
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Address:
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135 Nogal Drive, Santa Barbara, California 93110
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Phone:
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805 683 1340
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Fax:
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805 683 3596
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Founded
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1990
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Revenues:
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$4,500,000 est
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Officers:
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Cia Pierpoint, President-Fabric Buyer · Sharon Diltz, V P-Mfg · Lou Ann Fox, VP
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Notes:
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Mfr Riding Apparel, Pants, Luxury Leggings, Tank Tops, Vests [Missy, Girls]. Better Price. Do private label. 100% domestic. Style: One-Up. NYC: 112 W 34 St #414 212 629 3322. Buys knit fabric that includes: tactile nylon twill, cotton knit poly/lycra, light ottomans, stretch velour ribbed wit lycra, ultrasuede.
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GROWING YOUNG MENS APPAREL COMPANY
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Company:
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Conic Enterprises, Ltd
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Address:
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5647 West Howard Street, Niles, Illinois 60714
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Phone:
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847 647 0011
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Fax:
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847 647 9732
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Founded
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1992
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Revenues:
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$6,000,000 est
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Officers:
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Yung Shin, President · Jong Shin, V P · Tom Cho, VP-Sales
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Notes:
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Import And Mfr Jeans, Knit Shirts, Shorts, T-Shirts [Young Men]. Popular Price. Style: Notiff.
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CONSISTENT SALES GROWTH MAINTAINED
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Company:
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Big In The Business, Inc; Cynthia Rowley, Inc
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Address:
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550 7 Avenue, New York, New York 10018-3203
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Phone:
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212 465 9020
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Fax:
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212 268 3457
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Founded
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1987
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Revenues:
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$16,000,000
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Officers:
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Cynthia Rowley, President-Designer · Selma Jonas, Secy-Treas · Erika Mays, VP-Mfg
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Notes:
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Mfr Designer Dresses, Social Occasion Dresses, Knitwear [Missy, Girls]. Medium And Better Price. 100% domestic. Affiliate: Cynthia Rowley, Inc. License name to others and have a retail operation. Cynthia Rowley is a recognized brand name. Fabric used includes: cotton knits, velour, rayon, silk, wovens.
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SALES GROWTH CONTINUES TO BE REPORTED
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Company:
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Caribbean Apparel Network, Inc
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Address:
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267 West 138 Street, Los Angeles, California 90061
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Phone:
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310 527 2966
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Fax:
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310 527 2964
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Founded
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Revenues:
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$7,500,000 est
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Officers:
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Salim and Aleem Lakani, V P's · Jacob Lakhani, Fabric Buyer · Salim and Aleem Lakani, V P's · Jacob Lakhani, Fabric Buyer
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Notes:
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Mfr [50%] And Import [50%] Skirts, Pants, Dresses, Tops [Jr, Missy, Kids]. Popular Price. Styles: The Edge, Brise, California Edge. Do private label. Use contractors. NYC: 1407 Broadway #3403 212 730 4967 Fax: 212 730 4968. Buys knit and woven fabric that includes: cotton, blends, denim, stretch fabric, jersey, rayon.12 oz top weight. 14 oz bottom weight.
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GOOD PROGRESS FELT TO HAVE BEEN MADE
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Company:
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Icantoo Sport, Inc
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Address:
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1301 East El Segundo Blvd, El Segundo, California 90245
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Phone:
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310 615 3054
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Fax:
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310 615 1860
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Founded
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1984
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Revenues:
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$3,500,000
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Officers:
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Douglas Savidge, President
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Notes:
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Mfr Activewear, Golf Shirts And Shorts, T-Shirts, Volleyball Apparel [Girls, Boys, Men]. Popular And Medium Price. Style: Viva La Wombat, Eyecatcher. Fabric used includes: cotton, lycra, knits.
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FELT TO HAVE MADE GOOD SALES GAINS
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Company:
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R J M Group, Inc; Keeley USA Sportswear
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Address:
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10562 Metropolitan Avenue, Kensington, Maryland 20895
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Phone:
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301 933 3900
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Fax:
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301 933 7343
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Founded
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1991
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Revenues:
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$10,000,000 est
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Officers:
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Robert J Mullen, Jr, President · John Doderidge, V P-Sales · Amy Haines, Head Mfg
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Notes:
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Mfr T-Shirts, Caps, Activewear, Fleecewear, Imprinted Sportswear [Men, Boys, Women]. Popular Price. Use contractors. Do private label. Do screenprinting and embroidery. Style: University Supply America, Keeley USA Sportsweear. Major fabric used includes: fleece, cotton.
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PROGRESS INDICATED
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Company:
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Georgiano, Inc
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Address:
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945 East 12 Street, Los Angeles, California 90021-2201
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Phone:
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213 624 9191
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Fax:
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213 624 0716
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Founded
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1985
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Revenues:
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$7,500,000 est
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Officers:
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Eddie Banafsheha, President · David Banafsheha, V P-Sales · Robin Banafshena, Secy-Mfg
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Notes:
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Mfr Contemporary Sportswear, Dresses, Blouses [Missy, Jr, Large]. Medium And Better Price. 100% domestic. Use contractors. Styles: Sachet, Georginia, Capacity Unlimited, Marlon Wear. NYC: 1400 Broadway 212 944 0860. Fabric used includes: cotton, linen, rayon, wool.
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FELT TO HAVE MADE PROGRESS
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Company:
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Pine Island Sportswear, Ltd
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Address:
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511 Cuthbertson Street; Monroe, North Carolina 28110
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Phone:
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704 289 5000
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Fax:
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704 283 0306
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Founded
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1991
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Revenues:
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Excess $10,000,000 est
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Officers:
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Daphne Hall, President · Hilly Rosen, Head Mfg
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Notes:
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Mfr Knit Shirts, Polo Shirts [Missy, Jr, Mens]. Medium Price. Use contractors. Do private label. Fabric used includes: cotton/poly, knits, interlock, jersey, piques.
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GOOD CONSISTENT OPERATION
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Company:
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G & A Sales, Inc
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Address:
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7241 Ethel Avenue, North Hollywood, California 91605
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Phone:
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818 764 8272
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Fax:
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818 765 5639
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Founded
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1976
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Revenues:
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$10,000,000
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Officers:
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Donald Arnstein, President-Fabric Buyer · Elliot Gordon, V P · Jolie Siem, V P-Mfg · Borton Lin, Fabric Buyer
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Notes:
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Mfr Uniforms, Medical Uniforms, Blouses, Dresses, Lab Coats, Pants, Pantsuits [Missy, Jr, Petite, Large, 1/2, Maternity]. Popular And Medium Price. 100% domestic. Do private label. Use contractors. Style: G A L S Of California. Fabric used includes: woven and knit top and bottom weight fabric. Major fabric used: 65/35 poly/cotton, 80/20 PC.
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FELT TO HAVE MADE SALES PROGRESS
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Company:
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Jonathan Corey, Ltd
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Address:
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Chears Drive P O Box 397, Pageland, South Carolina 29728-0397
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Phone:
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803 672 5566
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Fax:
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803 672 6496
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Founded
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1987
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Revenues:
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Excess $18,000,000 est
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Officers:
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Marguerite Gabriele, President · Patrick Cleary, Head Mfg · Jonathan Corey, Designer
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Notes:
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MFR SHIRTS, GOLF AND UNIFORM SHIRTS FOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS [MEN, WOMEN]. MEDIUM PRICE. Use some contractors. Do private label. Fabric used includes: cotton, poly, blends, mesh, jacquards, jersey, interlock, yarn dyes.
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EXCELLENT STEADY GROWTH
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Company:
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MGT Industries, Inc.
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Address:
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13812 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California 90061
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Phone:
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310 538 0808
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Fax:
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310 538 1343
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Founded
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1983
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Revenues:
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Excess $40,000,000
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Officers:
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Alessandra Strahl, President · Robert Mirvis, Treas-CEO-Fabric Buyer · Mel Brooks, Pres-Ca Dynasty
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Notes:
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Mfr [70%] And Import [30%] Intimate Apparel, Loungewear, Sleepwear, Daywear, Stretch Daywear [Missy, Large]. Popular, Medium And Better Price. Do private label. Use contractors. Styles: California Dynasty, California Miss, Linea Donatella. Buys knit and woven fabrics that includes: poly, satins, jacquards, novelties, lycra knits.
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HIGHLY REGARDED PROGRESSIVE FIRM
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Company:
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Cardinal Industries, Inc
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Address:
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Highway 460, P O Box 460, Grundy, Virginia 24614-1029
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Phone:
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540 935 6414
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Fax:
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540 935 4970
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Founded
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1984
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Revenues:
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Excess $5,000,000 est
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Officers:
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Llewellyn Shortridge, President · Sherry Deel, Head Mfg · Teresa Damron, Sales Exec
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Notes:
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Mfr Satin Jackets, Coach Jackets, Baseball Jackets [Men, Unisex]. Popular Price. Sell firms that embellish jackets. Fabric used includes: satin, nylon, taffeta.
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EXCELLENT SALES GROWTH
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Company:
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Winning Ways, Inc/Gear For Sports
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Address:
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9700 Commerce Parkway, Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66219
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Phone:
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913 888 0445
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Fax:
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Founded
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1974
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Revenues:
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Excess $160,000,000
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Officers:
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John Menghini, President · Robert Shaw, VP-CFO · Mike Gary, Sr V P-Sales
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Notes:
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Import And Mfr Screen Printed Activewear, Warmups, Jogging Suits, Sport Uniforms, Sweaters, Vests, Activewear, Resort And Cruise Apparel, Ski And Golf Wear, Corporate Identification Apparel [Men, Young Men, Women]. Popular And Medium Price. Use contractors. Styles and licenses: Gear For Sports, Wilson Sportswear Apparel. License to use numerous sport and collegiate names and logos.
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CONSISTENT STEADY GROWTH INDICATED
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Company:
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I S K, Inc/Kass & Co
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Address:
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3801 South Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90037-1431
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Phone:
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213 232 4411
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Fax:
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213 232 1069
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Founded
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1976
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Revenues:
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Excess $30,000,000
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Officers:
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Irving Kass, President-Fabric Buyer · Monique Kass, Secy · Emma Montes, Head Mfg
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Notes:
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Mfr [80%] And Import [20%] Sportswear, Pants, Jeans, Skirts, Vests, Blouses, Shell Jackets [Missy, Jr, Large]. Popular And Medium Price. Do private label. Use contractors. Styles and licenses: Under Cover, Sportspower, Pants R Us, Kass & Co, Too Cool For School, Cross Colours, Karl Kani. NYC: 1385 Broadway. Fabric used includes: denim, rayon, stretch fabric, cotton.
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GOOD SALES GAINS NOTED SINCE INCEPTION
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Company:
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Funny Kids N Y, Inc
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Address:
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206 41st Street 2 floor, Brooklyn, New York 11232-2812
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Phone:
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718 832 3726
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Fax:
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718 832 4638
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Founded
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1992
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Revenues:
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Excess $4,000,000
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Officers:
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Danny S, Fabric Buyer · Michael C, Exec Officer
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Notes:
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Mfr Sportswear, Blouses, T-Shirts, Activewear, Slacks, Skirts, Dresses, Knitwear [Girls, Jr]. Popular Price. NYC: 131 W 33 ST #500 212 268 9066. Buys knit and woven top and bottom weight fabrics.
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RAPID SALES GROWTH REPORTED
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Company:
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P J L A, Inc
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Address:
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127 East 9 Street #708 , Los Angeles, California 90015
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Phone:
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213 627 1284
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Fax:
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213 623 2062
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Founded
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1991
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Revenues:
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Excess $5,000,000 est
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Officers:
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Peggy Meres, President
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Notes:
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Mfr Contemporary Dresses, Blouses [Jr, Missy, Large, Petite, Maternity]. Medium And Better Price.
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FELT TO HAVE MADE STEADY PROGRESS
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Company:
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Paugal Corp/Olive
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Address:
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309 East 9 Street, Los Angeles, California 90015
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Phone:
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213 622 0730
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Fax:
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213 622 8756
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Founded
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1992
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Revenues:
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Excess $6,000,000
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Officers:
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Pierre Levy, President-Treas · Rita Dodd, Sales Exec
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Notes:
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Mfr Contemporary Sportswear, Blouses, Jackets, Pants, Dresses [Missy]. Better Price. Style: Maggie, Olive. Use contractors. Do private label. Fabric used includes: linen, rayon, prints, challis.
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EXCELLENT SALES GROWTH REPORTED IN RECENT YEARS
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Company:
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Et Al Group, Inc
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Address:
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498 7 Avenue, New York, New York 10018-6701
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Phone:
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212 695 3825
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Fax:
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212 268 1433
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Founded
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1975
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Revenues:
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Excess $25,000,000 est
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Officers:
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Carl Rosen, Chairman-CEO · Eric King, President-COO · Steven Sinsheimer, Exec V P
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Notes:
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Mfr And Import Sportswear, Separates, Dresses, Slacks, Jackets, T-Shirts, Knitwear [Missy, Petite, Large]. Medium And Better Price. License to use: J G Hook on dresses, Oleg Cassini on separates. Also: 147 W 35 St 212 564 1698.
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PROGRESS FELT TO HAVE BEEN MADE
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Company:
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Pakfar Sportswear, Inc
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Address:
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1155 Wall Street 2 floor, Los Angeles, California 90015-2319
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Phone:
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213 744 9844
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Fax:
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213 744 9846
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Founded
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1985
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Revenues:
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Excess $10,000,000 est
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Officers:
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Mathew Pakfar, President-Fabric Buyer · Michael Pakfar, V P-Mfg
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Notes:
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Mfr And Import Sportswear, Blouses, Pants, Skirts, Dresses, Vests, Activewear [Missy, Petite, Large]. Popular And Medium Price. Do private label. Use contractors. Styles: Chase Sportswear, Matinat, Kid Kottoor. Buys knit and woven fabrics that include: rayons, cotton, linen, poly, jersey, prints, denim.
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CONTINUED SALES GROWTH INDICATED
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Company:
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Hawaii Pacific Apparel Group/Top Dawg
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Address:
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1750 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826
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Phone:
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808 531 1600
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Fax:
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Founded
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1986
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Revenues:
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Excess $7,500,000 est
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Officers:
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Donald Shepherd, President · Daren Shepherd, V P-G/M · Charles Schwartz, Sales Exec-Ca
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Notes:
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Mfr Shirts, T-Shirts, Jeans. [Young Men, Boys]. Popular Price. Also does own screen printing. Styles: Top Dawg, First Lane USA. Ruthless, Top Pup. Los Angeles: 3037 Vail Avenue, Commerce, Ca 90040 213 726 7400 Fax: 213 726 0900.
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Company Updates
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Company:
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Janwell Sportswear, Inc
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Location:
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Garden Grove, CA
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Update:
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Sales now listed as being in excess of $6,000,000
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Company:
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Eileen Fisher, Inc
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Location:
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New York, NY
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Update:
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Sales now listed as being in excess of $50,000,000
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Company:
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Kaygee Sportswear, Inc
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Location:
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Sylmar, CA
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Update:
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Sales now listed as being in excess of $2,500,000
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Company:
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San Laurance, Inc
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Location:
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Los Angeles, CA
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Update:
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Sales now listed as being in excess of $9,000,000 est
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Company:
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Ecosport, Inc
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Location:
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Hackensack, NJ
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Update:
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Sales now listed as being in excess of $5,000,000
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Company:
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Three R's, Inc
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Location:
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Vernon, CA
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Update:
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Sales now listed as being in excess of $30,000,000
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Company:
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Necessary Objects, Ltd
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Location:
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New York, NY
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Update:
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Sales now listed as being in excess of $50,000,000
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Company:
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Petals Co, Inc
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Location:
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Palo Alto, CA
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Update:
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Sales now listed as being in excess of $3,000,000
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Company:
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Kleinert's, Inc
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Location:
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Plymouth Meeting, PA
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Update:
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Sales now listed as being in excess of $75,000,000
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Company:
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Cornell Of California, Inc
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Location:
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Oakland, CA
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Update:
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Sales now listed as being in excess of $8,000,000
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Company:
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Equestrian Designs, Inc
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Location:
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Santa Barbara, CA
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Update:
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Sales now listed as being in excess of $2,500,000
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Company:
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Ava Import-Export, Inc/Peachy Kids
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Location:
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Durarte, CA
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Update:
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Sales Listed As Being: Excess $3,000,000. 20% Manufactured Domestically
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