Paul Lavitt Mills, Inc. was founded over 40 years ago and spans three generations of Lavitts. The company manufactures both branded and private label socks and hosiery. Brands include: Alexander Julian® exclusively for men; In-Step® for men, women and children; Etienne Aigner® exclusively for women, Nicole Miller® for men and women; Steve Madden® exclusively for women and Phat Farm® exclusively for men and boys. The recent acquisition of Viking Technology, Inc. in Lincolnton, NC added the following product lines: Superbuilt work and athletic; SAI Supersox® and Timber Falls hiking and outdoors. They have acquired Network Systems' seamlessly linked supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, CRM, financial, and e-commerce solutions.

Robbie M Efird, CEO of NETWORK SYSTEMS, commented: "Paul Lavitt Mills has a 40-year history and an incredible presence within the hosiery industry. We are fortunate that they have chosen the net collection™ to take them into the future challenges of their growing business."

NETWORK SYSTEMS is celebrating its 18th year in business. The company develops an integrated suite of software products for the Textile, Hosiery, Home Fashion, and Apparel industry. The net collection™ addresses all requirements for capacity resource planning and cost, plant floor WIP manufacturing and inventory control, as well as managing customer relationships from e-commerce to pick and pack distribution.