Supplier News

Pro Towels' Superior Decorating Division Partners with Textisle and Fairweather Johnson
July 11, 2023 at 11:08 am

Superior Decorating, a division of Pro Towels, announced a new partnership with retail apparel brands Textisle and Fairweather Johnson — formerly titled Superior ONE. With this partnership, Superior ONE will now offer single purchase order, printed apparel orders on two premium apparel options from Textisle, and one 100% recycled apparel piece from Fairweather Johnson, all…

Koozie Group Clarifies David Klatt Transition News
July 10, 2023 at 11:30 am

Last week, Koozie Group announced that David Klatt would transition from CEO to an advisory role on the company's board of directors. The report on Friday caused some confusion over what that meant for Koozie Group, so the company issued the following statement: David made a planned transition in March after his five-year term as…

Orbus Exhibit & Display Group Changes Name to Orbus Visual Communications
July 6, 2023 at 11:11 am

Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, Woodridge, IL, announced a name change to Orbus Visual Communications, effective immediately. The name change reflects the company’s expanded capability, offering, and commitment to meeting the evolving visual communication needs of its clients in events, interiors, and retail.

Starline Expands Key Accounts Team
June 26, 2023 at 11:40 am

Starline, Grand Island, NY, announced the expansion of its key accounts sales team with the addition of Molly Wright as inside sales representative for national accounts. Wright will be working alongside national accounts director Brian DeBottis and inside sales representative Krystal Holstrom. "Starline is well known for our personal service, and we’ve seen explosive growth…

Tekweld's Ray Rodriguez Steps Down as VP of Sales and Marketing
June 19, 2023 at 11:04 am

Ray Rodriguez, a 35-year-plus veteran of the promotional and premium industry announced he is stepping down from his position of vice president of sales and marketing for Tekweld, Hauppage, NY. Rodriguez will be pursuing new personal and business projects he is passionate about.

Galaxy Balloons Rebrands as Galaxy, More Than Balloons
June 7, 2023 at 11:06 am

Galaxy Balloons announced today that it has rebranded as Galaxy, More Than Balloons, with a new logo and name meant to reflect the company's "commitment to innovation, growth, and staying ahead in an ever-changing marketplace." The simple logo, using a red circle around the "G" is part of the company's effort to create "a harmonious…

Jason Emery and Business Partner Acquire Remaining Shares of Toddy Gear Inc.
June 6, 2023 at 10:25 am

Toddy Gear, Bolingbrook, IL, a supplier of tech-focused and lifestyle promotional products, is undergoing a significant transition as Jason Emery, the current company president and business partner of Todd Gabel, acquires the remaining shares of the company in collaboration with a new business partner, Isaac Delgado. The acquisition marks a new era for Toddy Gear,…

alphabroder Hires Eric Levin as VP of Hard Goods, Joe Blackburn as VP of Decoration Operations
June 5, 2023 at 9:30 am

alphabroder, Trevose, PA, announced that Eric Levin has been appointed executive vice president of hard goods strategy and growth, effective immediately. In this role, Levin will focus his leadership on the organic and acquisitive growth strategies for alphabroder's hard goods business. This newly created role is an investment in alphabroder's hard good business, aligning with…

HPG Hires Alex Symms as Director of Sales for Evans Manufacturing
June 2, 2023 at 8:33 am

HPG, Braintree, Mass., announced the onboarding of industry veteran Alex Symms as director of sales of their Garden Grove, CA, subsidiary Evans Manufacturing. Symms joins HPG and Evans with a combined 20-year management background with promotional products suppliers, such as Chameleon and most recently PowerStick.com. “I’ve had the good…