An appreciation and knowledge of a company’s history not only delivers a sense of nostalgia, it enables a sense of purpose, a feeling of belonging to something greater, something deeper, something immeasurable.
The pictures, catalogs and tools from over 80 years of business tell the story of PAi better than any one man could. Digging through old drawers and file cabinets brought light back to catalogs over 30 years old. Some of the catalogs even feature familiar faces of current employees that have dedicated their careers to PAi. We actually discovered one of PAi’s first catalogs which was created around 1935, and a newspaper article about PAi from 1961.
Many companies can only dream of the history and success PAi has been able to achieve from over 80 years of dedication to its customers.
As you flip through the pages below of old catalogs, and look through the pictures of old samples and old articles, you will see the history and trends through decades of headwear and apparel design. It’s a tribute to our history, to our current and past employees, and to our customers who made over 80 years possible.
Pictured above are some of the original hat samples PAi made. The needles are typical needle size, all samples were miniature versions of the real hats. These hats are actually only about 6" wide!
At PAi, we are very excited to showcase two new branding pieces!
Determined to make a splash in the marketplace, we created a new video reel which features great facility photos, great product shots and great press coverage. Check it out - you can find it on YouTube, Vimeo, and on our website.
We also created unique PAi books that give clients a glimpse of our business and showcase the capabilities that we are most proud of at PAi.
It’s all here. The new logo, the new image, the new website, the same great company. Over the last 80 years, we have been through it all - from depressions to recessions to expansions to economic booms. Through fashion decades, we have been designing and manufacturing everything from skinny brim pork pies to mesh back trucker caps, and then back around to fedoras lined with silk.
As we mastered the art of headwear, expanding into apparel and accessories offered us even more opportunities for success and learning. As a company, we are eager to learn, eager to accept new challenges, eager to take on new projects. We have the talent and ability to concentrate on expanding divisions and product offerings. We are a strong company, we work well as a team, and we accept nothing but the best from everyone involved with our success. After-all, quality craftsmanship is what PAi was founded upon 80 years ago, and that’s a tradition we are never letting go of.
We are very excited to introduce our new image. The most exposed portion of our re-branding as a company is clearly our new website. Showcasing our talents and capabilities is the main focus of our new site. We will also get to impose a few bragging rights by featuring some great press and celebs parading our products. Through our blog, we will also post company news such as the release of new products or where we will be exhibiting next.
Along with the new website we did get to revamp a few things at home as well. We installed all new signage, indoor and out, and even updated our street signs with our new branding.
At PAi, it really is all here. We are proud of our history, we are excited about our future, and we are honored to share it with you.
