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In
1877, Mr. Wile ventured into the clothing manufacturing business
in modest facilities on Seneca Street, Buffalo, N.Y. At the turn
of the century, M. Wile & Co. was a growing business, operating
now from Swan Street. By 1924, expanded needs necessitated
another move to 77 Goodell Street. At this location we soon
became Buffalo's outstanding apparel manufacturer and achieved national
distinction with our "DON RICHARDS" line of suits and
sport jackets.
At Goodell
Street employment gradually increased to 1600. In 1964, a
new and modern plant was erected in Dunkirk, N.Y. for the manufacture
of trousers, adding another 250 people.
With the
increased orders and excellent manufacturing techniques, M. Wile
became a subsidiary of Hart Schaffner & Marx, a Chicago firm
in 1969, and a new and separate line of clothing was added in Fall
of 1970 under the name of "JOHNNY CARSON." In 1975
another line was added-- the "RUE ROYALE COLLECTION" by
Italian designer, Nino Ceruti, which features the European flair.
M. Wile
maintains executive offices in New York City and Chicago.
The
company also maintains a location in Buffalo at 2020 Elmwood Avenue
which houses department offices, the warehouse and sponging, trimming,
cutting, assembly, soabar, sewing and engineering departments.
Modern production methods, an aggressive sales force, loyal employees,
and minimal employee turnover have made our goals realities.
In the years ahead, M. Wile & Co., Inc. aspires to becoming
one of the world's top producers of men's clothing.
| In
October 1877, Mayer Wile and Morris Block started a clothing
firm named Wile-Block, located at 66 Seneca Street. |
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1894-
The
Business moved to 48-50 Pearl Street. An all-wool suit sold
for $3.75.
1905-
The
business moved to 77 Swan Street. Production was about 1,500
garments per week.
1924-
M.
Wile & Company moved to 77 Goodell Street.
1953- The
Company built an addition to 77 Goodell Street.
1959-
M.
Wile expanded by moving its warehouse and shipping operations
to Guilford Street.
1965- The
Company expanded by building a second addition to the Goodell
Street Plant. They moved the pant operation to a new
plant in Dunkirk.
1966-
M.
Wile moved a portion of the operation to a Northland Avenue
facility.
1969- The
Company became the M. Wile subsidiary of Hart Schaffner &
Marx.
1970-
The
Company established Johnny Carson Apparel and began producing
the Johnny Carson Line.
1971-
The
Company moved the Northland Street operation to expanded facilities
on Lord Street.
1972-
The
Company opened a second cutting room in the Graphic Controls
building on Smith Street.
1974-
M.
Wile consolidated its Buffalo operation into the Goodell Street
plant and the newly-opened Elmwood Avenue plant.
1977-
M.
Wile and Company celebrated its centennial.
1979-
Hart,
Schaffner & Marx purchased Intercontinental Apparel, the
American licensee for Pierre Cardin for men's tailored clothing.
Intercontinental Apparel became part of the M. Wile group
and production of Cardin garments began.
1983-
M.
Wile introduced the Racquet Club line of clothing. In
an internal reorganization, M. Wile and Hart Schaffner &
Marx became subsidiaries of the newly-formed Hartmarx
1984-
M.
Wile & Company began doing business as Intercontinental
Branded Apparel.
1987-
Hartmarx
celebrated its centennial. |
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