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BELLA+CANVAS Opens
New Alabama Facility
that our new location in Wetumpka...was not
only optimal to enhance our manufacturing
footprint and technologically advanced
operations levels, but also ideal in terms of
support from the local government and access
to great new team members. "
Th e Wetumpka facility has been modeled after
BELLA's Los Angeles facility, which utilizes
exclusive software and specialized cutting tables,
and employs over 1,000 people.
A total of 557 jobs will be created, including
spreaders, general cutting laborers, forklift
operators, shipping and receiving clerks, and
administrative staff . So far, the company has
hired more than 180 people.
BELLA+CANVAS cross-references all body types,
precisely tailors and contours to ensure a fit
that reaches the largest audience possible
BELLA+CANVAS, Los Angeles, has opened
a new fabric-cutting facility in Wetumpka,
Alabama.
Th e company invested $11.9 million in the new
venture, which operates in an 890,000-squarefoot
building formerly occupied by Russell
Brands.
" We are thrilled to be part of the community and
look forward to creating jobs and opportunities
for many in Alabama, " says Chris Blakeslee,
president of BELLA+CANVAS. " After a
comprehensive search, we ultimately concluded
WORLD EMBLEM PARTNERS WITH Z CUSTOMIZATION
WORLD EMBLEM, Hollywood, Florida, recently
partnered with Z Customization, Carlsbad,
California, a full-service product design,
development, sourcing, customization and
distribution company, to offer a new level of decorated
products and services to the golf industry.
¶ Incorporating the latest technology and the fact
that, combined, the two companies are now able to
capitalize on facilities in Georgia, California,
Texas and Mexico, the partnership will specialize
in offering a wide range of high-quality decorated
apparel. Specific products and services will
include direct embroidery, custom emblems, heat
transfers and direct-to-garment (DTG) printing
options for apparel, headwear, bags, towels and
other golf and lifestyle products. Also available
will be Z Customizations' existing golf bag manufacturing
capabilities via its partners in Asia
and Indonesia. ¶ By working together, World Emblem
and Z Customizations, say their combined locations
will cut down on shipping costs to the end consumer.
¶ Z Customization, in business since 2004, has a
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" Th e decision by BELLA+CANVAS to locate
its high-tech cutting facility in Wetumpka is
welcome news for Elmore County and for
Alabama, " says Alabama Governor, Kay Ivey.
" Not only will the company's growth project
spark the creation of a signifi cant number of
jobs, but it also underscores how Alabama is
ready and eager to play a role in America's
manufacturing renaissance. "
For more
informat ion, visit
bellacanvas.com . -D.S.
What was once a cottage industry will now benefit
from state-of-the-art technology, allowing the golf
industry to thrive through scalability
well-established reputation as the premiere decorating
supplier for the golf market. Its customer
list is a Who's Who of sporting goods giants and
Fortune 500 companies, including The Professional
Golfers' Association (PGA), The Ryder Cup,
The Superbowl, and a host of golfing's top players
(Matt Fitzpatrick, Jason Day) and most-prestigious
tournaments. ¶ For more information,
visit worldemblem. - D.S.
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