613 Originals (asi/87218), a Mahwah, NJ-based manufacturer of heat transfers, announced the appointment of Greg Mastro as senior vice president of operations.

Mastro’s resume includes manufacturing leadership roles at several prominent industry suppliers. He joins the company after spending nine years heading up manufacturing at former Counselor Top 40 supplier alphabroder (asi/34063), which was acquired last year by Counselor Top 40 supplier S&S Activewear (asi/84358), promo’s second-largest supplier. He previously held manufacturing leadership positions at Jetline and Leed’s, a subsidiary of Counselor Top 40 supplier PCNA (asi/66887).

“Greg is a strong addition to our leadership team,” said Deric Hoch, CEO of 613 Originals. “His experience across high-volume manufacturing and operational transformation will help us strengthen our processes, support our teams and continue bringing best-in-class transfers to our customers.”

Greg Mastro, 613 Originals (asi/87218)

Mastro is known for his collaborative, people-first leadership style and operational expertise – skills that, according to 613 Originals, make him well-positioned to support the supplier’s ongoing growth and strengthen the core production systems that will guide it into the next stage of success.

“Operations is ultimately about people – how we support them, train them and build systems that let them succeed,” Mastro said. “613 Originals has an incredibly dedicated team and a strong foundation. I’m excited to help elevate that further as we continue to grow while keeping the premium quality our customers know and love.”

Founded in 2018, 613 Originals is a U.S.-based heat-applied graphics manufacturer with products used at 30,000 shops nationwide.