Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Clinton Cottons, Inc. becc A 25th A Twenty-five years represents a quarter of a century and many cnanges, a numoer ot mem long pushed from our memory. Anniversaries are times to reflect on the past and project to the future. Twenty-five years ago this year, the firm originally known throughout the textile markets as Clinton Cottons, Inc., was established. Two years ago, in 1971, its name was changed to Clinton Mills Sales Corp. The firm sells the cotton and cotton blend fabrics of Clinton Mills and the double knits of Superior Knits, Inc. Norman G. Meyers was Clinton Cottons, Inc.'s first president. President Meyers headed the Clinton sales organization for 18 years. Serving with Meyers were George H. Cornelson, Sr.. Vice President: W Carlisle Neely, Secretary; and P. S. Bailey, Treasurer. The Board of Directors was composed of P. S. Bailey, George H. Cornelson, Sr., Robert M. Vance, W. Carlisle Neely, and Henry E. Holt. Clinton Cottons, Inc.'s growth was paralleled by an unprecedented growth in the plants which manufacture the fabrics ^hey sell. ^ The Clinton sales team has Jpeen represented in^ nationwide merchandising jWogram by such well known textile sales leaders and their staffs as Robert Caliga and Mrs. Sadie Herlich of Joseph S. Caliga Co., Boston; Les Hagenow, George White, Ken Johnson, Henry Patterson, Gordon Greaves, and Joe Fitzgerald of Charles C. Davis & Co., Chicago; and Frank Swirles and Letters Fro Clinton Cottoxs.I: -i -- lu.? ?? ioro'1 II Clinton Cotton Wdlj C/mfon S C ^ M Lydio Cotton Mills Clinton S C ^5?2. \ r,union cm ? r f . T*-" ( Linton Mil StlUHG *arNT% tr-m < rmsr*- <AfM( S of OtC* ?r MSN #% III wrnt 40? RTRttT Nfw TOW* 1948 2 rnes Clinton Mills Sales Corp. jmiversary Wells Lange of Swirles and Company, Los Angeles. Numerous textile brokers also serve the sales company in leading market areas. Tk? k:?lnrw i lie; uidiuiy ui vxiuivjii uuuuno, Inc. has been characterized by a steady growth pattern. In December, 1956, two additional corporate officers were named; Warren H. Weisz was elected Vice President in Charge of Sales; and Frank R. Kelly, now retired, Vice President of Credit. Clinton Cottons, Inc. moved to its present location on the 24th floor of the Union Dime Building at 111 West 40th Street in January, 1960. During the decade of the sixties the company continued its growth in sales and staff members with the addition of Matthew C. Flood as Credit Manager in 1963 and W. James Raleigh as Sales Manager in 1965. In 1971 Matthew Flood, now Vice President of Credit, i;rv> cd\/:aa aim aim naiciyu, v me ncsiuciii of Sales, were elected corporate officers. In 1966, Warren Weisz succeeded Norman Meyers as Clinton Cottons, Inc. President. Weisz, a ^ative New Yorker, ^ is a textile engineering graduate of Auburr^Jniversity. He began his sales^areer immediately ? following meritorious service in WWII. m the Past ?) ' t*7 "VEST 40-STRttr Nt,V V?'"' '? N ? nioNS. INC. ro? Ci'??<>?. 5 C i*l*) 9BS T300 i v lOOiB TtiC?"?" ls Salks Corp. IfMTOM MuS S C m?'* omH?990*0 * <" N lOUIB T?i??MON? <# * BOB T3?O 5 a 1973 Comes B Ml ' "f* Norman G. Meyers Clinton Cottons, Inc When Clinton Mills decided to form its own sales company, its chief executive officers carefully screened a number of capable, prospective applicants to find the best man to organize and develop this new sales venture. P Norman G. Meyers ^s chosen for this important post. Beyers was no strantj^r to the textile market scene? having worked his way from an office boy at BVD, through tough market competition, to finally head an organization that was to become one of the leading textiles sales ,u ? uui^uianuna hi uie iidiiun. Meyers, possessed with an abundant knowledge of fabrics, market functions, and exceptional organizational ability, surrounded himself with capable salesmen, staff members, and representatives in strategic market places throughout the country. Quarter Centi 1948 ? Clinton Cottons, Inc. foui first President. 1949 ? Warren Weisz Joined Clii 1952 ? Clinton Cottons, Inc. mo 1960 ? Sales organization move W. 40th St., New York. SpIpq Mppfinn hplH at C 1966 ? Norman Meyers retired a dent and a Director of tl 1970 ? Clinton Cottons, Inc. bee 1971 ? Clinton Cottons, Inc. narr Corp. Sales Meeting held at CI 1973 ? Clinton Mills Sales Corp ut Once Bl 3?t .. i~-> * ^ \ t * *14"' i m mKV :/s First President Meyers, who headed the Sales Corporation from 1948 to 1966, brought with him the reputation of being one of the top merchandisers of cotton grey goods in the business. Meyers and his staff were given the responsibility of selling the increase yardage produced ? by the Clinton plants as they underwent #n extensive # modernization program to improve quality and increase production. The New York group met this challenge, expanding its own staft to serve the plant and the customer needs. Meyers found it necessary to re-locate the sales office on several occasions because of space requirements and a need to be closer to marketing activities. The sales corporation is presently located at 111 West 40th Street in the heart of textile sales markets. iry Highlights nded with Norman G. Meyers as iton Cottons, Inc. ved to 40 Worth St., New York. d to its present location at 111 Jlinton Mills. ind Warren Weisz became Presile Company. lino morl/oiinn Qi i norinr 1/ nito JMIO IIIQI n^llllV) OU pui IUI l\! II 10. le changed to Clinton Mills Sales inton Mills. . celebrates 25th Anniversary.