Bag Makers

Bag Makers' Owners Enter Horse into Kentucky Derby
April 30, 2012

The owners of Union, Illinois-based supplier Bag Makers have entered their personal race into the Kentucky Derby. Take Charge Indy, owned by Maribeth and Chuck Sandford, will be running in the 138th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 5.

2011 Year in Review: Product Safety
January 4, 2012

This week, Promo Marketing is looking at the stories that defined 2011. Today, we focus on product safety, and how the world of liability and compliance has changed the way many in the industry do business.

Cleanup on Aisle Tote
September 1, 2011

Since the early aughts, reusable bags have turned the routine and mechanical chore of food shopping into something with a seriously compelling layer of marketing opportunity.

Bag Makers Appoints Anderson Northwest Sales Manager
July 29, 2011

Bag Makers, Union, Ill., announced the addition Sarabeth Anderson to the position of Northwest sales manager. Andrson brings a rich history of industry success to the company, most recently with Logomark, Senator Promotional Group and BDA.

Top 50 Suppliers
July 1, 2011

2011 Rank 2010 Rank Company 2010 Revenue 2009 Revenue Employees Locations Principal City, State1 1 Broder Bros. $791,335,000 $705,235,000 1,039 18 Tom Myers, CEO Trevose, PA2 2/5 Ennis/Alstyle Apparel $550,000,000 $517,738,000 6,100 40 Keith Walters, Midlothian, TX chairman/CEO/president3 3 Norwood & BIC $385,000,000 $410,000,000 - - Nicolas Paillot, CEO Clearwater, FL Graphic North America4 4…

Los Angeles Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect July 1
June 30, 2011

The County of Los Angeles will begin enforcement on a ban of carryout plastic bags on Friday, July 1, 2011. Adopted by the county's board of supervisors on November 16, 2010, the ordinance will require all supermarkets and large retail stores to cease handing out disposable plastic bags, and charge $0.10 per paper bag given to customers.