Company Origins

In the Beginning…

Amcan Charter Imports Ltd was established in 1964 as a general import company with all initial manufacturing taking place in Japan. From the beginning, Amcan boasted a strong presence in all segments of the apparel industry; men’s, ladies, children’s and infant’s clothing as well as housewares and accessories.

Strong but Humble …

Since the 1940’s, Montreal has built a thriving reputation as the centre of a burgeoning apparel industry. By the 1960’s Montreal’s fashion industry was booming.

Poising itself for further growth, Amcan set up offices in Hong Kong and Taiwan to oversee Asian supply. This setup placed the company in a ready position to take advantage of the China market, setting the company apart as one of North America’s original importers from China.

Always Looking Ahead…

In 1974, Amcan opened office in New York thus beginning a gradual penetration into the US market. The move was designed to cater to American business and once again placed this company ahead, this time as one of the largest general importers in North America, a recognition that held steadfast for 15 years from 1974 – 1989.

Bringing Visionary Change…

In 1991, Stephen Beallor joined Amcan, chosen to oversee production and resourcing. Strategically, Stephen closed the offices in Hong and Taiwan and moved the company’s Asian headquarters to newly established offices in Nanjing, China. The geographical proximity to the manufacturing base would prove to facilitate growth propositions.

In 1995, in his objective to streamline the company, Stephen made the switch from being a general importer to being an importer of junior ladies fast fashion.

In 1997, he acquired joint venture factories in China in order to gain better control over the manufacturing process of fast fashion.

In 2000, Stephen Beallor bought Amcan Charter Imports Ltd.

In 2007, Claudia Tiberio joined Amcan as a partner to Stephen Beallor, in the position of Style Director. With 25 years of experience in the industry, Claudia is well renowned in North America for her strong background in style and design.

For the last 10 years, driven by customer aspirations, Amcan has specialized in private label fast fashion to major retailers across North America and Europe.