Supplier News
Prime Line is supporting a Read Aloud program in its hometown of Bridgeport, Conn., by having employees participate in classroom reading on a monthly basis, and with the donation of branded stress relievers to…
Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, has promoted Dawn Ruler, MAS, to the position of division sales vice president for Geiger Midwest effective Dec. 1, 2017. Ruler joined Geiger in 2015 as an independent sales partner, excelling in providing branding solutions for her client base. Ruler has worked in the promotional products industry for more than 17 years.…
Justin Case, Markham, Ontario, announced the appointment of Ottawa, Ontario-based Bell Marketing as its multi-line rep group in Northeastern Ontario. Bruno Bell and Steve Shaw will tag-team with more than 30 years of combined industry experience. This will ensure complete coverage of the region, including a showroom in Ottawa. “We are looking forward to Bruno and…
STAHLS’ Texas is celebrating its anniversary with a special educational boot camp from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17. Classes will feature tips and products from STAHLS’, Transfer…
Despite reports circulating today that Lanco, Ronkonkoma, N.Y., was shutting its headquarters and laying off more than 100 employees, the company is remaining in business, albeit with a purchase plan in place with nearby Nassau Candy, which also has a partnership with Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant. "The bottom line is that there will be no…
Halls & Company, Brooklyn Park, Minn., manufacturer of ID Line, announced that it has acquired ActNow Media, an Atlanta-based promotional products supplier. ActNow Media was founded almost 20 years ago by Fred Leamer, who started the company with the Write 'n Roll paper mousepad, and expanded to more products, such as counter mats, wrist rests…
DARD Products, Evanston, Ill., announced the addition of Susan Lewandowski as vice president of marketing and business development. Lewandowski will be responsible for the leadership of the DARD sales team, developing new business opportunities and creating…
The world’s first interactive fist-bumping toy, Bump’n Buddy, is set to launch. The creator, Kevin Vaughn, owner of PromoTown powered by HALO Branded Solutions, has launched a Kickstarter campaign that will run from Oct. 24 to Nov. 23 and will allow collectible backers to be one of the…
Vantage Apparel, Avenel, N.J., has included S&S Activewear on a program that offers no minimum, free inbound shipping on all brands in the wholesaler catalog to the Vantage facilities located in Santa Ana, Calif.; St. Louis, Mo.; and Avenel, N.J. “The market continues to shift to small orders and faster fulfillment,” said Vantage Apparel president…
Charleston has long enjoyed consideration as a prominent commerce location, with Promo Marketing solidifying that estimation just this week through a Power Meeting stop in South Carolina’s oldest and largest city. Its eponymous port plays a huge role in helping end-users to believe in Southern hospitality, but it also allows lawmakers to take to task…