SanMar Celebrates 40th Anniversary

January 11, 2011

SanMar Corp., Seattle, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2011.

Founded in 1971, the company has grown from a college project in the basement of the founder’s home to a nationwide supplier of wholesale apparel, bags and caps.

"I have many fond memories of the past 40 years," says Marty Lott, founder of SanMar. "I am proud to have a strong company in place that encompasses four generations of family, continues to mature within the industry and truly values the customers we serve and talent we employ."

The company has grown from offering a single backpack and T-shirts to more than 1,000 products. From a start-up distribution company to more than 40,000 SKUs from 15 retail, mill and private label brands, SanMar has grown nearly every year since its incorporation. Port Authority, SanMar’s flagship brand, has been a major facilitator of said growth, now featuring more than 300 styles.

For more information, visit sanmar.com. — S.G.



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