​TshirtsOnYou.com
4662 Ashton Rd.
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-4945 
Services: Custom T-Shirts, Contract Screen Printer, Graphic Artist, Promotional Products Distributor
Bitmap to Vector Artist
About: TshirtsOnYou.com (Sarasota Messenger Imprinted Sportswear, Inc.) has redefined the personalized apparel industry in Sarasota County. We are uniquely qualified to assist you in color selections and design. Our artists hold degrees in an art discipline that will allow you to create a truly distinctive look. Since 1986 we have been providing the finest quality products, professionally imprinted and at an amazingly affordable price.  
Contact: Gary Heffner

Bernie Sitron had been working for his father Jack in their print shop for a number of years when Bernie realized that he wanted to move in a different direction. In June of 1955 Advance Stamp & Sign opened its doors in Norristown, PA. The initial shop sold rubber stamps, notary seals and other marking equipment. Bernie was running a successful business when his son Steve started working for him in 1971. Steve helped expand the business both in manufacturing technology and sales. Advance stamp started to show more focus in the sign industry while still selling marking equipment and rubber stamps. Steve became well versed in all aspects of the company. In 1984, after much growth and three location changes, Bernie was ready for retirement. Steve purchased the company from him and continued to expand the business.

Steve’s son Elliot joined the company in 2005 with the desire to someday follow his father’s footsteps and one day own the company. When Elliot joined Advance Stamp & Sign so did some state of the art equipment. The laser engraver allows for more precise and more efficient manufacturing of stamps, seals and signs. The rotary engraver equipped with an automated braille system allows for the ability to manufacture ADA compliant signage. Advance Stamp & Sign’s Large Format Printer an eight color screen printing press contributes to the company with brilliant print quality aiding in the manufacturing of indoor and outdoor signage along with custom apparel.

Steve purchased the building at Advance Stamp & Sign’s current location in West Norriton, PA. This location is the largest of the company’s history. The larger space allows for more expansive projects and easier manufacturing.  Currently Advance Stamp & Sign has an all-star crew of employees making daily operation run smooth and efficient.  Advance Stamp & Sign Co. manufactures a wide variety of signage from office nameplates to large store front and exterior corporate signage. In house we have state of the art equipment, we have a CO2 powered laser cutter and engraver, A Large Rotary Engraver/Router and a Large Format Printer that has the ability to cut colored vinyl or printed graphics along with a Vastex eight color screen printing press.

Portland, OR 97224
Website: Cleanmarklabels.com
Services: Screen Printer, Sign Shop, Promotional Products
About: CleanMark Labels/Lgi is a global manufacturer of custom industrial print technologies for Clean Room, Semiconductor, Medical Technology, and Engineering firms seeking best-in-class identification and labeling solutions.  Our products are used by companies throughout the world for applications such as product identification and decoration, product assembly, product packaging and security.
Contact: Ryan Ouellette

165-C New Boston St.
Woburn, MA 01880
Telephone: (781) 281-2558
Website: www.bostonindustrialsolutions.com
Services: Screen printing ink manufacturer
About: Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc. is a manufacturing technology company that manufactures and supplies advanced screen-printing inks and specialty silicone inks for textile and silicone rubber to screen printers globally.
Contact: ​Jayson French

1009 Grand Blvd.
Deer Park, NY
Telephone: ( +1) 631-595-5524
Website: www.omkarcreative.co.in
Services: Graphic Artist, Embroidery Digitizing

​About: We are one of the leading service providers for quality embroidery digitizing and graphic
​design services.

Founded in 2009 under the leadership and guidelines of Mr.Yogesh Dhanawade and Mr. Sameer Dhanawade, our expert embroidery digitizers work round the clock and deliver work on time.

​We provide our services in USA, UK, Canada, Australia and India.​  We offer online ordering and fast service.

Please visit our website for more information: ​www.omkarcreative.co.in

​Contact: Sameer Dhanawade

"It was my second year in college at Milwaukee institute of Art and Design.  My professor told the class that we were going to a screen printer in a day or two.  Holoubek Inc was looking for an intern for the summer.  It would be a great chance for an aspiring artist to get a foot in the door of a local company.

The day of the visit came.  Lo and behold I was sick as a dog.  How disappointing.  Instead of rolling over and giving in to what fate had dealt, I called Holoubek and informed them of my predicament.  "No problem" they said, "Just let us know when you can come in".

I grabbed a pad of paper, pencils and markers (yes this was before personal computers) and I went to work coming up with ideas. 

The next day, feeling much better, I called them and made an appointment for the following day.  Now, instead of being in the pack off students, I would get to meet with them, one on one!  They were impressed with my talent and the amount of work I had done in just one day while sick in bed.  They offered me an internship on the spot.  Lesson.  Make your own luck, don’t give in or give up.

At Holoubek, little did I know I would meet my mentor, future boss, and long time friend, Dave Gardner, a soon to be legend in the screen printing industry.  We soon became friends and had a mutual respect for each other’s talents and work ethics. 

After graduating from MIAD, I worked the summer at Holoubek.  Meanwhile Dave had moved back to Buffalo.  He started his own company, Gardner Graphics and began a partnership with New Buffalo Shirt Factory.  I continually called Dave informing him that he ‘needed to hire me’ as an artist so he could concentrate on his separations.  He eventually gave in and I broke my mom’s heart by moving out of state to the Buffalo NY area.  Sorry mom.

We worked out of his basement for a year.  Dave presented the idea of a new College Mascot line to Jon Weiss, owner of NBSF while I worked on Harley artwork.  The mascot line turned into a huge success at a print show in Chicago.  Sales people 3 deep were shoving their cards at our booth.  The industry took notice and soon NBSF was signed with Salem Sportswear to provide printed mascot apparel for pro sports.  We hit the big time.

Gardner Graphics needed a lot of art fast.  We brought on several new and talented artists.  Now I was the mentor. 

Times change, and so do trends.  The intense mascot t shirt fad faded.  As it did, Gardner Graphics merged with NBSF and our subject moved from sports to the Rock industry.  One of the best moments from this period I can recall was for a Garth Brooks shirt.  We had created a beautiful portrait piece.  The client told us that a full color piece like that would be tough to sell because they would have to charge  something like 25 cents more a shirt.  Dave told them, charge a dollar more.  If it doesn’t sell, we’ll buy the remaining ones back.   Our shirt sold out.  Dave’s instincts and confidence always impressed me…and still do.

Much of the artwork for the rock industry was provided, so the amount of artwork I need to provide dropped significantly.  I noticed the trend and decided to head out on my own.  My wife and I started our own graphics company, Aurora Art Company.  A Client based out of Chicago needed poster and program cover artwork for the Super Bowl, Big Ten, Final Four, College World Series.  This kept us busy for many years.

When this client retired, I got a bit nervous.  He was 50% of Aurora Art Company’s revenue.  I mentioned this to Dave in passing and he suggested I come back to NBSF, but not as an artist….as a separator.  NBSF had just secured a deal to print for Disney.  There was going to be a lot of art to separate.  I took the challenge. 

For 6 years I separated at NBSF.   But as I have learned, times change.  Gildan purchased NBSF.  I decided it was time for a change again.  This was a big one again.  My family up and moved to Maryland.  I became the head color separator for G&G Outfitters retail division and also helped with difficult seps for their Creative Services division.  This was a big step.  I was responsible for samples and approving production runs.  Work-wise, it was a good move.  Family-wise, not so good.  The kids were restless.  The wife missed family.   In the end, we found ourselves moving back to Western NY.  Family and friends come first.

I am now back in NY, just outside of Buffalo.  The winters are definitely colder than Maryland…that I can attest.  But its great to be near family and friends.  Aurora Art Company is full speed ahead. If you need or know of anyone who needs artwork, graphics, logos or color separations, or if you just want to talk about the good-old days or maybe a future project you have, please feel free to look me up.  I would enjoy speaking with you.

Remember, never give up and make you own luck! "

Andy Wenner - Aurora Art Company