U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer traveled to Western New York today to help announce that New Era will begin manufacturing its first significant run of NFL fan hats starting at the end of this month. Schumer joined New Era's President and CEO Chris Koch for the announcement at the company's Derby plant, which is known primarily for its production of Major League Baseball caps. While the plant has produced small quantities of NFL caps over the year, this will be New Era's first major line of NFL headwear manufactured at the facility in Southern Erie County. Schumer calls it a touchdown for the 250 local workers as well as the entire Western New York regional economy.
