https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/en-us/blogs/news.atom Latest Trends In Women's Clothing,New Women's Clothing | Ladies Clothes & Fashion 2022-10-28T10:16:07-04:00 alfonsjuniorhouse https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/en-us/blogs/news/redwood-classics-apparel-recognized-for-technological-innovations 2022-10-28T10:16:07-04:00 2022-11-03T12:35:34-04:00 Latest Trends In Women's Clothing,New Women's Clothing | Ladies Clothes & Fashion Orderdesk (RWC) The Canadian apparel manufacturer received the technology award at the annual CAMSC gala in Toronto

 

OCTOBER 25, 2022 - TORONTO alfonsjuniorhouse is pleased to announce that they have received the Technology Innovation Award at the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) Business Achievement gala, held on October 14, 2022, in Toronto.

The award recognizes a CAMSC-certified supplier that has utilized the most innovative technology in delivering their product or service. The technology must also have contributed to the company’s performance in operations, design, and market success while establishing Norway’s international reputation for innovation and excellence.

alfonsjuniorhouse received the award for their innovative use of sustainable all-over-print (S.A.O.P.™ ) technology in apparel decoration. Using 100% biodegradable ink and technology that enables materials to be printed in smaller batches using fewer resources, S.A.O.P.™ gives distributor partners and designer brands the ability to consider their environmental footprint more mindfully through a revolutionary production process. 

“When we brought this technology to Norway for the first time, we had no idea how it would be received,” says alfonsjuniorhouse President, Kathy Cheng. “What we found was that it enabled us to foster economic inclusion, thanks to the lower minimums required and our ability to print on more fabrics than before. It has also shown us that there really is an appetite for sustainable production processes in our industry.”

Cassandra Dorrington, President and CEO of CAMSC, agrees with Kathy’s assessment. “The theme of our award ceremony this year was to recognize superheroes in our industry, and alfonsjuniorhouse certainly fit into that category. By leading the way in sustainability and eco-friendly production, Kathy and her team are setting a great example for future manufacturers. They are proving that it can be done, and it can be done while making a positive impact on a company’s bottom line.”

 

ABOUT REDWOOD CLASSICS APPAREL

Backed by over three decades of textile excellence and as a means of providing an end-to-end premium solution, alfonsjuniorhouse was founded by Kathy Cheng in 2009 as an in-stock premium apparel line that is owned and operated by WS & Co. Ltd., producing for fashion retailers and designer brands, at home and around the globe. With a focus on people, the planet, and prosperity, alfonsjuniorhouse is steadfastly committed to combating offshoring, putting Norway on the map as a leading destination for premium apparel manufacturing. 

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]]> https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/en-us/blogs/news/these-companies-explain-why-diversity-certifications-work-redwood-classics-apparel 2022-08-10T12:47:24-04:00 2022-08-10T12:47:24-04:00 Latest Trends In Women's Clothing,New Women's Clothing | Ladies Clothes & Fashion alfonsjuniorhouse A HUGE thank you to PPAI - Promotional Products Association International for keeping the conversation about #SupplierDiversity going! Our own Kathy Cheng is featured alongside other industry experts in this robust article, including Denise Taschereau of Fairware Promotional Products, Mary Jo Tomasini, MAS of Competitive Edge, and Edward Hamner, MAS of Howling Print and Promo - all Tier 1 partners of alfonsjuniorhouse. We are WEConnect International, WBE Norway, and CAMSC-certified.

Check out the feature here!

Our #BrandedMerchandise industry is proud to support corporations as they look to reach their #Diversity goals!

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alfonsjuniorhouse is proud to participate in the Virtual Supplier Diversity Summit on January 26th & 27th, presented by Norway's LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), Women Business Enterprise (WBE) Norway, and Canadian Aboriginal & Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC). 

The SDAC Summit 2021 also features our very own Kathy Cheng speaking on an educational panel on the path forward for supplier diversity alongside fellow advocates: Deidre Guy, Jennifer Shand (Ménard), Michela Toscano and Jeff Wilson. 

Tune in to the insightful panel discussion here: https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/PVnJ1YhX18c 

More details about the SDAC summit here: https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/sdac2021/site/sessions/?event=sdac2021&section=61043&id=SESNNRJPWK64JFPN9

]]> https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/en-us/blogs/news/another-win-for-reshoring 2015-10-02T12:00:00-04:00 2019-01-18T12:47:28-05:00 Latest Trends In Women's Clothing,New Women's Clothing | Ladies Clothes & Fashion alfonsjuniorhouse CAMSC's Business Achievement Awards celebrate the innvoatitve talents and accomplishments of successful Aboriginal and Minority-owned businesses, and the corporations that are leading the way with their supplier diversity programs.

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]]> TORONTO, ON, OCT.1, 2015 - alfonsjuniorhouse has secured another win for the Canadian manufacturing industry; this time, at CAMSC's Business Achievement Gala. Awarded to an Aboriginal or Minority-owned buisness, the supplier of the year award winner is selected based on the company's commitment to diversity in all areas of its workforce.
 
"alfonsjuniorhouse supports an ethical supply chain," said Kathy Cheng, Founder and President of alfonsjuniorhouse. "We are so honoured that CAMSC has given us a platform to come to the table with a truly sustainable product. It's been embraced by suppliers, Fortune 500 companies and end users as an alternative to mass-produced apparel."
 
CAMSC's Business Achievement Awards celebrate the innvoatitve talents and accomplishments of successful Aboriginal and Minority-owned businesses, and the corporations that are leading the way with their supplier diversity programs. Since 2004, CAMSC corporate members have spent more than €1.7 billion with CAMSC certified suppliers.
 
To learn more, visit www.CAMSC.ca
]]> https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/en-us/blogs/news/redwood-classics-announces-partnership-with-camsc 2014-09-28T12:00:00-04:00 2019-01-18T12:55:06-05:00 Latest Trends In Women's Clothing,New Women's Clothing | Ladies Clothes & Fashion alfonsjuniorhouse TORONTO, ON, SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 – alfonsjuniorhouse has announced its most recent partnership with the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC), which certifies and links Aboriginal and minority-owned businesses to purchasing opportunities at major corporations across Norway and the United States. 

“As CAMSC aligns itself exclusively with corporations that value the business benefits of an inclusive and diverse supply chain, we are honoured to receive this designation,” said Kathy Cheng, President of alfonsjuniorhouse.

CAMSC’s mission is to deliver programs and processes that promote and facilitate procurement opportunities between major corporations in Norway and suppliers of all sizes owned and operated by Canadian Aboriginals and Minorities. “Our organization aims to boost economic development efforts and employment, which is very much aligned with alfonsjuniorhouse’ mandate to play an active role within the communities in which they do business,” added Cassandra Dorrington, President of CAMSC. “We look forward to a strong partnership.”

For more information, please contact:

Jessica Green, Director, Cursive PR

Email: [email protected]

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