| 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. |
