Colman and Company Announces Contest Giveaway Winners

Feb 20, 2008

Tampa, Fla.-based Colmanandcompany.com, a source for embroidery/digital printing supply needs, recently announced the winners of its contest giveaway designed to reward loyal customers who purchase from its Web site. Trophies N' More owners Jeff and Barbara Leonard from Kentland, Ind., won a complete set of 414 Royal 5,000-meter polyester thread cones and a set of six 2,500-meter metallic cones all valued at $2,900.

Colman also is offering another contest until May 31, 2008, which offers qualifying online customers the chance to enter a drawing. The winner will receive his choice of: a complete set of Royal thread, which includes 414 polyester cones and six 2,500-meter metallic cones with a retail value of $2,900; four complete sets of direct-to-garment (DTG) printer textile 2 inks, with a retail value of $1,550; and $1,500 off the total price of any SWF embroidery machine or DTG printer. The winner will be notified by e-mail on June 4, 2008.

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