Barton Nelson

Gill Bebco Announces Reopen Date
August 21, 2014

Gill Studios Inc., Lenexa, Kan., has completed the Barton Nelson transaction, resulting in a relaunch next month.

Gill Studios Acquires Barton Nelson's Assets
August 4, 2014

Gill Studios Inc., Lenexa, Kan., has announced its acquisition of Barton Nelson's assests. Barton Nelson, a former supplier, shut down in June after 53 years in business.

TradeNet Hires Regional Sales Rep
July 21, 2014

TradeNet Publishing Inc., Gardner, Kan., announced the addition of Mike Oliver as its southeastern regional sales manager.

Barton Nelson Closed
June 17, 2014

Barton Nelson has been forced to close by its lenders after 53 years of being in business. The company addressed its customers through a message on its phone system.

Barton Nelson Invests $15.4 Million To Expand Its Kansas City Campus
August 30, 2013

Barton Nelson will invest more than $15.4 million to expand its operations center, adding 5,000 square feet to its facility in Kansas City, Mo., with plans to create 65 jobs over the next five years.

"We're very thankful to Steve Rinne along with his team at the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, as well as our partners with the City of Kansas City and the State of Missouri," said Jene' Hong, president and CEO of Barton Nelson.

State departments authorized a economic incentive package that the company can receive if it meets strict job creation and investment criteria.

Bag Makers Achieves QCA Accreditation
June 7, 2012

The Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), the promotional product industry's only independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping companies provide safe products, has awarded QCA Accreditation to Union, Illinois-based Bag Makers.

Two New Suppliers Begin QCA-accreditation Process
October 31, 2011

Castelli North America and Impex International Inc. have applied to participate in the comprehensive compliance program developed by the Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), the promotional product industry's only independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping companies provide safe products.