The expanded facility adds in-house capabilities including embroidery, screen printing, fulfillment, warehousing, kitting and quality control. The company said the investment also strengthens its USA-made apparel programs, which include custom cut-and-sew manufacturing, garment dyeing and specialty finishing services, while providing customers with additional production options through a combination of domestic manufacturing and global sourcing.

“Today’s brands need more than a supplier – they need a manufacturing partner that can respond quickly, solve complex production challenges, and scale with their business,” says Matthew Garbauskas, founder of Spacecraft Product Lab. “Our continued investment in domestic production allows us to bring more capabilities together under one roof while maintaining the creativity, craftsmanship and customer service that have always defined our company.”

According to Hit, the addition of BYBBA reflects growing demand for sustainable promotional products, particularly in the reusable bag category. “Buyers aren’t just asking for a tote anymore — they want a product with a story they can stand behind,” says Krista Ward, vice president of marketing at Hit. “BYBBA gives our distributors something that looks and feels premium while backing it up with a supply chain that’s genuinely doing good.”

According to the companies, the partnership is intended to broaden Zapped Headwear’s reach within the promotional products industry while allowing the brand to continue focusing on product development and manufacturing. “We’re incredibly excited to partner with SnugZ USA to bring Zapped Headwear’s premium custom hats to a broader promotional audience,” says Kevin Muhlestein, general manager of Zapped Headwear. “Their decorating expertise and longstanding relationships throughout the distributor network make them an ideal partner.”

SnugZ executives said the addition aligns with increasing demand for premium headwear products among distributors and end users. “Everyone loves a great hat, and Zapped Headwear has created a collection that truly stands out and is on trend,” says Brittany David, chief revenue officer at SnugZ USA. The company said the partnership supports its strategy of offering exclusive product solutions to distributors, with Zapped Headwear products available immediately through SnugZ and additional brand partnerships planned throughout 2026.

In his new role, Mann will be responsible for supporting customers and sales efforts in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Colorado, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia. The move expands Starline’s regional sales coverage as the company continues to support growth across multiple markets.

“We are so excited for Marc to rejoin Starline in this newly created territory,” says Brian DeBottis, chief revenue officer. “While this is a new coverage area for Marc, I’m confident he will deploy his winning personality, presentation talent, and work ethic to create new growth opportunities. We are thrilled to welcome him home.”

At the company’s recent WOW Day employee recognition event, President Jeanne Dahlgren shared updates on the impact of the donations. Recipients include the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, which helps connect children with adoptive families; the International Rett Syndrome Foundation, which provides resources and support for families affected by Rett syndrome; and 4 Paws for Ability, which pairs service dogs with individuals who have complex medical needs. Donations also helped fund a well in South Sudan through Water for South Sudan.

“Generosity is one of our unspoken company values, and it is such a joy to be able to do this each year,” says Dahlgren. She added that receiving a photo of the well co-sponsored by Crystal D in the village of Pajiing served as “a tangible reminder of the importance of giving back—and the life-changing, life-saving effect of generosity.” Dahlgren said the company is grateful for the opportunity to support organizations making a difference in communities around the world.