| February-89 |
Howie Todd and Craig McDowall, with partner Marty Lott of SanMar US, begin promotional t-shirt distribution in Richmond, BC with SanMar Canada opening it's doors on February 3, 1989. A total of 5 staff members, including the current president Howie Todd. SanMar Canada distributed 19 styles of t-shirts, sweatshirts and sport shirts from a 10,000 square foot warehouse. |
| August-89 |
SanMar Canada expands across Canada with the opening of a 4,000 square foot distribution and service centre in Mississauga. ON. |
| January-96 |
Product offering exceeds 100, and catalogue increases to 36 pages. |
| April-97 |
SanMar Canada expands Richmond, BC warehouse to 13,000 square feet to keep up with continued growth. |
| January-98 |
SanMar Canada Richmond, BC head office moves into new larger Distribution Centre boasting 52,000 square feet. |
| January-98 |
SanMar Canada distributes more than 150 products, all featured in their 76-page product catalogue. |
| February-99 |
SanMar Canada celebrates it's 10th year of business in Canada's imprintable industry. |
| September-99 |
SanMar Canada launches first online presence located at www.sanmarcanada.com. |
| November-99 |
On November 15, 1999, SanMar Canada opens a 3rd distribution centre. Located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. SanMar Canada has the distinction of being the largest t-shirt distribution centre in Canada. |
| February-00 |
Promotional Products Association of Canada awards SanMar Canada 'Best Overall Booth' at 2000 Vancouver PPAC National Trade Show and Convention. |
| February-00 |
Mississauga distribution centre relocates to a new larger facility located at 1575 South Gateway Road. New location boasts over 68,000 square feet. |
| June-00 |
New web site launched, including complete online catalogue and powerful marketing tools. |
| September-00 |
4th warehouse opens September 25, 2000. SanMar Canada expands with the opening of it's 4th warehouse, located in Calgary, AB, this distribution centre boasts over 10,000 square feet. |
| August-01 |
SanMar Canada celebrates a great milestone with it's 1 millionth order placed at 3:30 PM (PST) on August 27, 2001. |
| February-03 |
First ever ladies' only collection catalogue hits the streets featuring 50 ladies' styles on 24-pages. |
| January-05 |
Product offering reaches 200 different styles of t-shirts, sweatshirts, wovens, sport shirts, outerwear and workwear, including styles for men, women and children. |
| October-05 |
SanMar Canada awarded 'best sales environment' at 2005 Western Imprint Canada Show. |
| August-06 |
New, interactive web site, including online inventory for ordering launched! |
| September-06 |
Launch of our Live Inventory Online |
| October-06 |
Launch of our Private Label lines, Coal Harbour and The Authentic T-Shirt Company, in our 2007 catalogue and at the CISS show in Calgary. |
| September-08 |
2009 SanMar Canada Apparel Catalogue is launched! SanMar Canada introduced 27 new styles, as well as exciting new colours from Coal Harbour® and The Authentic T-Shirt Company®. This year SanMar Canada carries the largest selection of coordinating styles ever! |
| November-08 |
Calgary distribution centre is relocated to a newer, larger facility located at Unit 23, 19 Aero Drive NE. |
| January-09 |
SanMar Canada is awarded the 'Best Booth Design' at the 2009 Toronto Imprint Canada Show. This award is voted by tradeshow attendees. |
| January-09 |
SanMar Canada's President, Howie Todd, is awarded the 'Robert L. Scott Memorial' Award at the 2009 Toronto Imprint Canada Show. He is recognized for his ''unparalleled commitment, integrity and enthusiasm within the Canadian promotional imprintable products industry.'' |
| February-09 |
Sanmar Canada is excited to carry New Era® headwear, the official on-field cap of Major League Baseball. |
| January-2010 |
SanMar Canada is excited to announce the addition of OGIO® brand clothing and bags to their 2010 offerings. |
| February-2010 |
SanMar Canada is offering free customized electronic catalogues, as well as free customized websites and sales flyers! These options are helping SanMar Canada 'go green' as well as helping customers save money by reducing the number of shipped paper catalogues to their customers. |
