Writing Instruments

Hauppauge, New York-based Liqui-Mark announced it hired the following multiline reps to cover the Midwest region.

Tustin, California-based Logomark, a supplier of custom promotional products and corporate gifts, announced the extension of the free FedEx Ground shipping offer on all orders through August 15, 2010.

Mobile, Alabama-based Crown Products announced a new partnership with San Diego-based StoneMass, a social media marketing company, to offer distributors a new enhancement to Facebook fan pages, the Product Showcase.

Indianapolis-based Norwood Promotional Products and Clearwater, Florida-based BIC Graphic USA announced regional sales associate positions for various regions of the U.S. Announcements include:

Port Washington, New York-based Dri Mark Products, the U.S. manufacturer of the original Counterfeit Money Detector Pen, announced the retail introduction of its new Counterfeit Detector System

In an effort to diversify its product line, Los Angeles-based Golden Applexx’s STOPNGO line has acquired Pen Station Inc. Both manufacturers carry a wide variety of writing instruments and promotional products. Financial terms of the purchase were not disclosed, but Golden Applexx will not be assuming any liabilities as part of the agreement.

BIC Advertising & Promotional Products, Clearwater, Fla., is pleased to announce that Quenten Wentworth has joined the organization as vice president and general manager responsible for sales, trade marketing and customer relations for Norwood and BIC Graphic North America effective April 12, 2010.  Wentworth brings Norwood and BIC more than 20 years of leadership experience, most recently serving as general manager and vice president of the Convenience and Gas Channel at Pepsi Bottling Group Inc.

Oak Brook, Illinois-based writing instrument supplier Sanford Business-to-Business announced the April 4 earthquake that struck near its Mexicali, Mexico caused minor damage to the company's decorating facility.

Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., announced its new Prime Express program. Under the program, Prime Line will ship orders to locations west of the Mississippi (zones requiring four or five days for ground delivery) using FedEx Express Saver 3-day service, while charging distributors only the ground shipping rates.

Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass. announced the addition of Heidi Forsyth of Denver to its sales team. Heidi brings 14 years of promotional product experience to Hub Pen Company.