SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Ever-Glory International Group (OTCBB:EGLY), an international manufacturer of apparel, recently announced that the French clothing brand, ETAM, has signed a new manufacturing order with Ever-Glory for the production by Ever-Glory of a new line of ETAM products designed for sale in the Chinese market. ETAM has long been famous for its highly fashionable clothing lines, and Ever-Glory is pleased to expand on the two companies' already existing relationship. By entering into the new contract, ETAM remains on Ever-Glory's continuously expanding list of top-tier clients.
The production of ETAM's new product line contemplated by the contract will allow Ever-Glory to demonstrate even further the growing versatility and precision of its manufacturing processes. Directly working with a unique and fashionable brand such as ETAM will also help Ever-Glory make further improvements to its overall design and quality level.
"We are very glad to cooperate with ETAM. In our opinion, Paris, France is famous for being the most fashionable city in the world, and ETAM has distinct recognition as a famous brand in France and throughout parts of Europe," commented Mr. Edward Kang, Ever-Glory President and CEO. "We believe that customers are attracted by ETAM's fashionable styles, multiple patterns, unique colors, suitable prices, elegant taste and exquisite designs." The popularity of ETAM will further influence customer affinity towards Ever-Glory International Group.
About Ever-Glory International Group (OTCBB:EGLY)
Ever-Glory International Group (OTCBB:EGLY) is a U.S. publicly traded company engaged in international garment manufacturing for well known middle- to high-grade casual, outer, and sportswear brands. The company's U.S. headquarters is located in Los Angeles, CA, although Ever-Glory also owns a full subsidiary company, Nanjing Goldenway Garments Co. Ltd. located in China. Ever-Glory has strategic marketing and logistics channels located in Japan, Europe, and the United States and has strategic business partners in countries and regions including China, Hong Kong, the U.S., and the U.K. The Company has long-term partnerships with many world-famous clothing companies and retailing chains. The company employs about 700 people.
For more information about Ever-Glory International Group, please visit: http://www.everglorygroup.com.
About ETAM
ETAM Public Limited Company operates as a retailer of womens-wear, girls-wear, boys-wear, and mens-wear under ETAM and Tammy brand names through 216 branches throughout the U.K., Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
For more information about ETAM, please visit: www.etam.com.
This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements," as defined in the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and the actual results and future events could differ materially from management's current expectations. Such factors are detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities.