Design Group Americas History

Design Group Americas History Timeline. 1903 - HY-SIL Manufacturing Company Inc of Boston, which was founded by Eli Hyman and Morrris Silverman producing postcards. 1912 - HY-SIL relocates from Boston to Revere, Massachusetts and expands business to include printed greeting cards, ribbons and tinsel. 1920 - HY-SIL expands business to including wrapping paper. 1989 - Design Group plc acquires HY-SIL Manufacturing Company Inc. 1992 - The Gift Wrap Company was established. 1996 - Business relocates from Revere, Massachusetts to Midway, Georgia. 2001 - Acquired all assets of Stephen Lawrence. 2002 - Opened design studio and sales office in Atlanta, Georga. 2003 - Centenary HY-SIL Manufacturing Company Inc. 2007 - Name of the company changed from HY-SIL to DG USA. Acquired all assets of Glitterwrap. 2015 - Business of the year award from Liberty County Chamber of Commerce, Georga. 2016 - Acquisition of the Lang Companies Inc. and launch of Anker Play Products. 2017 - Rebranded to "Design Group" 2018 - Acquisition of Impact Inovations Inc. Recognised by ACG as one of "2018 Georgis fast 40". 2019 - Impact Innovations wins Walmart supplier of the year 2019 for seasonal and celebration products. 2020 - Acquisition of CCS Industries, Inc. 2021 – DG Americas Walmart Supplier of the Year 2021 for Seasonal and Celebration Products.