March 28, 2019
In The News - March 2019
BIC Graphic North America (asi/40480) donated more than 55,000 items to the Marjorie’s Hope organization to benefit students at Pasco County Schools in Florida. The contribution included a variety of backpacks, pens and ear buds, which will be used as school supplies.
Prime Line (asi/79530), the hard goods and decoration division of alphabroder (asi/34063), recently honored employees nominated for alphabroder-Prime Line Corporate Team Recognition Awards. Prime’s winners included Rick Tanner (Innovation Award), Jeffery Bennett (Leadership Award) and Willary Acevedo (Spirit Award). In addition, Prime Line was named Supplier of the Year by Quality Logo Products (asi/302967) for the fourth consecutive year. Four members of Prime’s sales team were honored by other distributors: Gabriel Jordan was recognized by PromoShop (asi/300446) as its Outside Rep of the Year; Alexandra Gukhman was named Outstanding Supplier Representative by iPROMOTEu (asi/232119); Joe Dworkin was named Elite Inside Sales Rep of the Year by ePromos (asi/188515); and Jonathan Horowitz was honored as the CPPA Supplier Internal Support Person of the Year.
Thermopro Inc., parent company of Games People Play (asi/91079), has announced the introduction of The Golf Target to the promotional products industry. The Golf Target provides an aiming point to improve accuracy on chip, pitch and full-swing shots from any distance.
Advertising Expressions (asi/397805) recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new location at 2103 Morningside Drive, Morristown, TN.
Beacon Promotions (asi/39250) announced that it received the 2018 Safety Recognition Award from The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA).
Brown & Bigelow (asi/148500) announced a complete rebranding of the 123-year-old company as well as a redesigned website: brownandbigelow.com. The company unveiled the changes during its national sales meeting in Palm Springs, CA, in February.
Calico Promotional Products (asi/74601) announced the launch of 2019 PGA Top Buyer’s Choice Award drinkware. Calico has also partnered with SIC brand drinkware to offer the New Dimpled Golf Ball Tumblers – SIC-20whth.
Cintas (asi/162167) announced it launched the 2019 Design Collective™ by Cintas catalog.
JERZEES (asi/40650) announced a special rebate offer of $6 off per dozen on the all-new Premium Blend Ringspun T-Shirt made with combed ringspun yarns. This offer runs through April 30, 2019. Decorators can submit the rebate at JERZEES.COM/560REBATE to receive the offer.
Minuteman Press of Fayetteville (asi/377780) recently moved to its new location at 1240 Highway 54 West, Suite 300, Fayetteville, GA. “We recently relocated our business due to demand for more space resulting from growth of the company,” said Rex Green, co-owner of Minuteman Press of Fayetteville.
Cap America (asi/43792) recently donated over 10,000 fleece caps to the Fredericktown United Methodist Church’s annual coat drive and the local Salvation Army.
WA Media presents HAPTICA® live ‘19 at the World Conference Center Bonn/Germany on March 20. Nearly 200 exhibitors will unveil the latest products and trends and 44 products and campaigns will be honored with the 2019 Promotional Gift Awards.
HanesBrands (asi/59528) announced an agreement with the University of Cincinnati, in collaboration with its exclusive trademark licensing agent IMG College Licensing, to serve as the university’s primary licensee for apparel products.
Starline (asi/89320) announced its new MVPLP supplier status with Proforma (asi/300094), as well as its membership in buying groups Reciprocity Road and The Partnering Group. “These three groups are incredibly well respected throughout the industry,” said Brian Porter, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Starline. “Each of these groups brings a unique and valuable set of strengths to the table. We look forward to strengthening our relationships and furthering our shared mission of providing quality products, quality experiences and finding unique technology solutions.”
Quinn (asi/80228) announced it launched 114 new products in seven categories to kick off the company’s 25th year in business.
Post-Up Stand (asi/79052) announces the addition of Hanging Trade Show Banners to its collection of trade show displays.
Prime Line (asi/79530) the hard goods and decoration division of alphabroder (asi/34063), has released the new spring issue of its #WhatsTrendingNow quarterly trends report, which spotlights trends and trending products related to trade shows, nonprofits and wellness. View the report here.
The 44 winners of the 2019 Promotional Gift Awards were honored at HAPTICA® live ‘19 on March 20 at the World Conference Center Bonn, Germany.
Quinn (asi/80228) has announced the debut of its new SlimFit Steel Frame Banner Kit.