Alstyle Apparel

Ennis, one of the largest private-label printed business product suppliers in the United States based in Midlothian, Texas, recently reported its operating results for the second quarter, ended Aug. 31. In June, Ennis announced two related transactions, including the purchase of Crabar/GBF from Centrum Equities and its merger with Centrum Acquisitions, the parent company of Alstyle Apparel. "These combined transactions will solidify Ennis' position in the wholesale manufacturing portion of the business forms industry, and at the same time provide the company with a new growth product line," stated Keith Walters, chairman/president/CEO . "Upon completion of these transactions, the combined entities will have annual revenues

The Top 5 Suppliers combined for more than $1 billion in sales for 2004. Quality Park Consolidates Brands It's been a busy year for Quality Park, formerly the PrintXcel brands. The company has changed its name, experienced major growth by realignment and secured the top position on BFL&S' Top 100 Suppliers list. "Our sales and marketing teams were able to secure large pieces of business from existing and new customers this past year," said Allen Conway, president. "These efforts were being driven in 2002 and 2003, and came to fruition in 2004. We're already off and running for 2005." Off and running,

Ennis, formerly Ennis Business Forms, a manufacturer of printed business products headquartered in Midlothian, Texas, and Centrum Equities, a privately held company based in Chicago, have entered into a definitive agreement to sell 100 percent of the stock of Crabar/GBF, Dayton, Ohio, to Ennis for $18 million in cash less debt assumed. The acquisition of Crabar/GBF, along with the separately announced merger with Alstyle Apparel, a privately held manufacturer of T-shirts and fleece based in Anaheim, Calif., expands Ennis' strategy of growth through related manufactured products. Furthermore, the acquisition will add long- and medium-run print production, pressure-sensitive labels and form/label combinations to Ennis'