Classic Caps
Headwear Manufacturing
Garland, TX
Classic is proud of the American manufacturing brand they've built since 1928. They are especially proud of the diverse families they employ, and the loyal partnerships they've established with their customers.
Company Facts
Company Legal Name: Circle R Embroidery DBA Classic Caps
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Leading Officers: CEO Valerie R Granat
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Products and/or Services: Baseball caps and other headwear manufacturing and contract decorating of all wearables
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Company Type: Private
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Revenue: $4-5 MIL
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Number of Employees: 58
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Website: https://www.classicce.com/
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Corporate Location: 820 E Walnut St, Garland, TX
What led to the formation of the company?
This is a third generation company funded by the CEO’s grandparents in 1928
What is the company's mission?
To promote US Manufacturing thereby providing for local families to thrive and grow while delivering quality goods to a diverse population.
What has allowed the company to succeed?
Family atmosphere for our local workers and attention to producing quality products.
What differentiates the company's products and services from its competitors?
There are few companies that actually cut and sew from scratch in the USA. We pride ourselves not only on producing caps for our customers, but we also have an R&D department. We manufacture products that are under patent for various companies that have non-standard products, which we help bring to market.
What are some current trends in this industry?
Since the issues with foreign manufactures has become a factor in American, Classic has seen the trends toward American Products. Keeping the American dollar in our country, is something our clients are proud of. Being able to say their unique product is made in the USA is our current trend.
What challenges is the company facing at the moment?
Like most companies, staffing is a major issue. As this industry is extremely labor intensive, the continued growth depends on a willing and, more importantly, skilled labor pool, which is becoming extremely difficult to fill.
Who are some key individuals in the company?
We have a number of key individuals:
CEO - Valerie Granat
Plant Manager - Johana Maldonado
Inventory Manager - Mary Bazan
Graphics Lead - Brian Moore
COO - David Granat
CSR - Eva Ruiz
Please describe the company's culture and why this culture was adopted.
This has been a family-oriented company since 1928. We have always done whatever we could to promote family and country first. Our labor force that is an integral part of the success of the company; we have some people who have been here 20 to 25 years.
What is the female to male ratio in this company's workforce?
54 females to 5 males
Is there a focus on hiring more women, or supporting and promoting the current women working in the company?
Looking to increase our labor pool for secondary shifts will require us to bring in more female employees.
What is the growth projection for this company?
We hope to be at $12M to $15M in 7 years through internal growth and acquisition.
What are some job opportunities that might become available in the near future that local candidates should be aware of?
Scheduling, accounting, line supervisors in screen printing as well as embroidery.