Gildan Rings the Opening Bell on the New York Stock Exchange
Gildan Activewear marked two significant milestones by ringing the Opening Bell at the NYSE: its 40th anniversary as a company and 25th anniversary of NYSE listing. President and CEO Glenn J. Chamandy led the ceremony, accompanied by senior leadership and board members. The company highlighted its position as one of the largest U.S. cotton consumers, emphasizing its vertically integrated manufacturing model. Gildan's four-decade journey showcases growth and commitment to sustainable practices, focusing on worker welfare, community support, and environmental initiatives while executing its Sustainable Growth strategy.
Gildan Activewear ha celebrato due traguardi significativi suonando la Campana di Apertura alla Borsa di New York: il suo 40° anniversario come azienda e il 25° anniversario della sua quotazione in borsa. Il presidente e CEO Glenn J. Chamandy ha guidato la cerimonia, accompagnato dai membri della leadership senior e del consiglio di amministrazione. L’azienda ha sottolineato la sua posizione come uno dei maggiori consumatori di cotone negli Stati Uniti, evidenziando il suo modello di produzione verticalmente integrato. Il viaggio di Gildan di quattro decenni mostra la crescita e l'impegno verso pratiche sostenibili, concentrandosi sul benessere dei lavoratori, il supporto alla comunità e le iniziative ambientali, mentre esegue la sua strategia di Crescita Sostenibile.
Gildan Activewear celebró dos hitos significativos al sonar la Campana de Apertura en la Bolsa de Nueva York: su 40º aniversario como empresa y el 25º aniversario de su cotización en la bolsa. El presidente y CEO Glenn J. Chamandy lideró la ceremonia, acompañado por la alta dirección y miembros de la junta. La empresa destacó su posición como uno de los mayores consumidores de algodón en EE.UU., enfatizando su modelo de fabricación verticalmente integrado. El recorrido de cuatro décadas de Gildan muestra crecimiento y compromiso con prácticas sostenibles, centradas en el bienestar laboral, el apoyo comunitario y las iniciativas ambientales, mientras ejecuta su estrategia de Crecimiento Sostenible.
Gildan Activewear는 뉴욕 증권 거래소의 개장 벨을 울리며 두 가지 중요한 이정표를 기념했습니다: 회사 설립 40주년과 NYSE 상장 25주년입니다. 회장 겸 CEO인 글렌 J. 샤만디가 세레모니를 이끌었으며, 고위 경영진 및 이사들이 함께했습니다. 이 회사는 미국에서 가장 큰 면화 소비자 중 하나로서의 위치를 강조하며, 수직적으로 통합된 제조 모델을 강조했습니다. Gildan의 40년 여정은 성장과 지속 가능한 관행에 대한 약속을 보여주며, 근로자의 복지, 지역사회 지원 및 환경 이니셔티브에 초점을 맞추고 지속 가능한 성장 전략을 실행하고 있습니다.
Gildan Activewear a marqué deux étapes importantes en sonnant la cloche d'ouverture à la Bourse de New York : son 40ème anniversaire en tant qu'entreprise et le 25ème anniversaire de son introduction en bourse. Le président et PDG Glenn J. Chamandy a dirigé la cérémonie, accompagné de la haute direction et des membres du conseil. L’entreprise a souligné sa position en tant que l'un des plus grands consommateurs de coton aux États-Unis, en mettant l'accent sur son modèle de fabrication intégrée verticalement. Le parcours de Gildan depuis quatre décennies démontre sa croissance et son engagement envers des pratiques durables, en se concentrant sur le bien-être des travailleurs, le soutien à la communauté et les initiatives environnementales tout en mettant en œuvre sa stratégie de Croissance Durable.
Gildan Activewear feierte zwei bedeutende Meilensteine, indem es die Eröffnungsbimmel an der NYSE läutete: sein 40-jähriges Jubiläum als Unternehmen und das 25-jährige Jubiläum seiner Börsennotierung. Präsident und CEO Glenn J. Chamandy führte die Zeremonie an, begleitet von der oberen Führungsebene und Mitgliedern des Vorstands. Das Unternehmen hob seine Position als einer der größten Baumwollverbraucher in den USA hervor und betonte sein vertikal integriertes Produktionsmodell. Die vierjährige Reise von Gildan zeigt Wachstum und Engagement für nachhaltige Praktiken, mit einem Fokus auf das Wohlergehen der Arbeiter, Unterstützung der Gemeinschaft und Umweltinitiativen, während es seine Strategie für nachhaltiges Wachstum umsetzt.
- 40-year track record of strong long-term operating results
- Position as one of the largest domestic consumers of U.S. cotton
- Established vertically integrated manufacturing model
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MONTREAL, Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) announced today that its President and CEO, Glenn J. Chamandy, rang the Opening Bell® on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to mark the Company’s 40th anniversary as well as its 25th anniversary of being listed on the NYSE. He was joined on the podium by members of the Company’s senior leadership team, as well as Michael Kneeland, Chairman of the Board, and Mélanie Kau, Board member, Chair of the Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility committee.
Gildan has a forty-year history anchored by strong long-term operating results driven by an outstanding employee base. The Company sets itself apart from the industry, by taking great pride in manufacturing its products from start to finish as one of the largest domestic consumers of U.S. cotton, leveraging a vertically integrated manufacturing model and, an expertise and scale built over the years. Since the beginning, Gildan has demonstrated that while its products matter, how they are made matters even more: from caring for workers’ safety, wellness and livelihood, to supporting meaningful community actions and championing innovative environmental initiatives within its operations, among other initiatives.
"As we proudly celebrate our 40th anniversary, I reflect on our journey and our success made possible thanks to the hard work and passion of our employees around the world, as well as the trust of our customers and other stakeholders including our supportive shareholders. This milestone reflects four decades of growth, innovation and commitment to “Making Apparel Better®” with our success measured not only by our growth, but also by the positive impacts that we’ve made in our communities. And as I look to the future, I am very optimistic; we continue to execute on the Gildan Sustainable Growth strategy and build on our strengths allowing us to remain at the forefront of our industry” said Glenn J. Chamandy, Gildan’s President and CEO.
The Opening Bell® Ceremony took place at 9:30 a.m. EDT on Monday, December 2nd, and a replay can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://gildancorp.com/en/investors/events-and-presentations/
About Gildan
Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel. The Company’s product offering includes activewear, underwear and socks, sold to a broad range of customers, including wholesale distributors, screenprinters or embellishers, as well as to retailers that sell to consumers through their physical stores and/or e-commerce platforms and to global lifestyle brand companies. The Company markets its products in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, under a diversified portfolio of Company-owned brands including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE® and Peds®.
Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Bangladesh. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in the Company's long-term business strategy. More information about the Company and its ESG practices and initiatives can be found at www.gildancorp.com.
| Investor inquiries: Jessy Hayem, CFA Senior Vice-President, Head of Investor Relations and Global Communications (514) 744-8511 jhayem@gildan.com | Media inquiries: Genevieve Gosselin Director, Global Communications and Corporate Marketing (514) 343-8814 communications@gildan.com |
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