Drinkware

The Bisphenol A story just gets bigger and bigger. Today, the Associated Press reported that the American Chemistry Council has asked federal regulators to phase out rules which allow BPA in baby bottles and sippy cups. Sounds good, right? But this request may "head off tougher laws that would ban the chemical from other types of packaging," according to the AP.

Not so good.

And last week, Chemical & Engineering News reported on a recent study that found people absorb BPA through their skin through coated paper products like cash register receipts.

Sweda Company LLC has announced the six finalists for its third annual Case Study Challenge. These finalists each have a chance to win $5,000, as well as a $2,500 credit memo for the distributor affiliated with the case study.

Makers of the controversial chemical bisphenol-A have asked federal regulators to phase out rules that allow its use in baby bottles and sippy cups, saying those products haven't contained the plastic-hardening ingredient for two years.

The unusual request from the American Chemistry Council may help quash years of negative publicity from consumer groups and head off tougher laws that would ban the chemical from other types of packaging because of health worries.

For now, the industry says concerns over bottles and spill-proof cups are unnecessary.

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ETS Express announced incore41, a new program that utilizes the inner wall of a tumbler to add a dimensional look to the imprint. 

Sonic Promos, Gaithersburg, Md., has launched an exclusive partnership with the manufacturer of Hydros Bottles, bringing an exciting addition to high-end drinkware in the promotional marketing market.

Visstun and Digispec have hired Dominic Bishop and Sheryl Knott as sales counselors, Emily Fusco as a sales administrator, and Laura Martinez as a sales manager.

Jetline, Gaffney, S.C., has announced the appointment of Kristie Sumner as its new information technology/operations manager.

To keep top performers at their best, companies are rearranging their employee promotions and finding a way to give back at a lower price point.

Visstun has expanded its plastic and paper cup offerings and increased its production capacity with the addition of a sixth Paper Machinery Corp. (PMC) cup forming machine.