Beacon Promotions

A look at some of the acquisitions, partnerships and alliances that happened in Q4 2012.

In an update to news first released this morning, Beacon Promotions Inc. provided further details on its exclusive distribution agreement with Senator GmbH & Co. KGaA of Gross-Bieberau—Germany to market and sell their plastic and metal pens to the promotional products marketplace in North America. This agreement will take effect January 1, 2013.

Beacon Promotions Inc., located in New Ulm, Minn., this morning announced that it has formed an exclusive distribution agreement with SENATOR GmbH & Co. KGaA of Gross-Bieberau - Germany to market and sell their plastic and metal pens to the promotional products marketplace in North America. This agreement will take effect January 1, 2013.

"We have an all-star line up of quality writing instrument names with Dri Mark highlighters and markers and now SENATOR pens," said Gary Haley, president of Beacon Promotions. "The SENATOR brand is known around the world as a premium writing Instrument Company and stands for unmistakable quality, innovation and sustainability."

Yesterday, SENATOR announced that it would end its supply and marketing deal with supplier Camsing Global on January 1, 2013.

Check back with Promo Marketing Headlines this afternoon for more information on the new deal between Beacon Promotions and Senator Pen.

Vault Promotions recently opened its doors as the latest supplier to the promotional products market. Founded by a group of industry veterans with a combined 75 years of experience, the company offers a variety of badges, nameplates, bag tags and more. The company officially began operations on Friday, Sept. 14.

Beacon Promotions Inc., located in New Ulm, Minn., announced that it has launched new products mid-year that will be ideal for the fall selling season.

Beacon Promotions Inc., located in New Ulm, Minn., has completed the acquisition of The Imagery Group. All customer service, order processing, sales and imprinting has been moved to Beacon Promotions' offices in New Ulm. Beacon Promotions' field and inside rep teams will handle The Imagery Group's products effective immediately.

Beacon Promotions, the New Ulm, Minnesota-based supplier, has acquired The Imagery Group out of Nashville, Tenn.

Beacon Promotions Inc. announced its "NEW" 24-hour service available on its entire line of Beacon Brand Builder products. Gary Haley, Beacon's President, said "This is an incredibly strong offering with over 200 products that we will ship in 24 hours. We realize there are times when your clients need an order in a hurry so we are prepared and ready to service that need." Brett Olsen, Director of Customer Service went on to say, "Beacon has offered 24 hour service for a long time on an order by order basis. I'm excited to extend this service on all Brand Builders products to all distributors."

Newton, Iowa-based distributor Newton Manufacturing Company has announced its list of top suppliers for 2011.

Beacon Promotions Inc. announced the addition of three inside sales representatives to its sales department, demonstrating a commitment to help distributor sales people grow their business.