About Ben Elias

Mission Statement

An enduring family tradition and unwavering commitment to our customers has made Ben Elias Industries a national leader in off-price apparel. Whether helping you increase your gross margin dollars or reducing your excess inventory, it is with trust, honesty, and integrity that we have been providing solutions to both retailers and manufacturers for over 60 years.

Management

Chairman of the Board
Stanley Elias

Stanley Elias has been with Ben Elias Industries for 50 years and has played a central role in developing the company into what it is today. As the son of founder Ben Elias, Stanley proudly carries on the business principles set forth by his father: good service and good quality for a good price.
COO & President
Butch Elias

Butch Elias, Stanley’s brother, has been with the company for 42 years and is currently responsible for overseeing Ben Elias’ corporate and satellite interests. The key to a successful business lies within solid relationships, the right product, and fulfilling the customers' needs at the right price. Butch specializes in all of these; his business acumen and cutting-edge insight have been crucial to the growth of the company.
Executive Vice President
Allan Elias

Running one of the industry’s largest and most respected warehouse operations is no small task. Allan’s key role as master strategist puts him at the center of a 300-employee operation where he deals with everything from unions to banking institutions in helping oversee the business’ overall continuity. You may not see him in the showroom but you can guarantee Allan is playing a critical role behind the scenes.
Executive Vice President
Bobby Elias

Serving as one of Ben Elias’ chief deal negotiators, Bobby handles many of the company’s important buying relationships. A 25-year veteran with Ben Elias, in addition to overseeing the large buying staff, Bobby still has time to manage the company’s accounts receivables and payables; no easy task for this growing company.

Pictured from left to right: Butch Elias, Allan Elias, Bobby Elias, Stanley Elias

Enduring Family Tradition

From the Lower East Side of New York to a national leader in off-price apparel

We pride ourselves as being one of the best-known family businesses in the garment center today. Founded by Ben Elias in 1945 on Allen Street in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the company shipped $100,000 its first year in business. Today, led by Butch Elias, Ben’s son, along with his brother Stanley and his sons Bobby and Allan, Ben Elias Industries has flourished as a national leader in off-price apparel with sales in excess of $100 million.

Now a third-generation company, we are regarded as one of the largest distributors in the US, offering over 8,000 styles of men’s, women’s, children’s and special size, apparel and accessories from the world’s top brand manufacturers and famous designer labels. As our company continues to grow, it is our enduring family tradition and unwavering commitment to our customers that will continue to make Ben Elias a legendary name in the industry.