BIC Graphic USA

Gill Studios Hires New Marketing Team Member
September 21, 2010

Gill Studios, Lenexa, Kan., announced Kevin Burden will be joining the Gill Studios marketing team effective September 27. “We are excited to get Kevin with his abilities and industry experience in our marketing department,” said Carl Gerlach.

BIC Graphic USA Launches Two New Awareness Pens
September 16, 2010

BIC Graphic USA, Clearwater, Fla., announced it is broadening its line of awareness products by launching two new BIC WideBody Design Grip pens just in time for October’s breast cancer awareness events. Both WideBody variations feature a custom-molded ribbon grip design and are available in pink, red and yellow.

Norwood and BIC Graphic North America Announce New Trade Marketing Department
September 16, 2010

As previously announced, Lori Bauer has been appointed trade marketing director, of Clearwater, Florida-based Norwood & BIC Graphic North America. Effective immediately, Bauer’s team will be responsible for all trade marketing functions for both the Norwood and BIC Graphic brands. The following appointments are the result of the newly merged trade marketing departments. The comapny also welcomed several new members to the team.

BIC APP Announces Sale of Auburn, Indiana-based Messenger Operation
June 22, 2010

As part of the strategic integration of Norwood Promotional Products and BIC Graphic operations, BIC Advertising & Promotional Products (APP) began an evaluation of business opportunities related to the Auburn, Indiana-based Messenger operation in the Fall of 2009. Several options were evaluated, including the sale of the business.

Wentworth Replaces Lage, Joins BIC Advertising & Promotional Products
April 15, 2010

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.

Paul Lage to Head Gill Studios Inc.
April 14, 2010

On April 14, Lenexa, Kansas-based Gill Studios announced several position changes in its senior management. Its current president, Tom P. Carrico, will be retiring as of May 3. He will remain with the company in an advisory role for a portion of 2010. Paul M. Lage, former president and CEO of Norwood Promotional Products, will replace Carrico as the new president and CEO of Gill Studios.

BIC Graphic USA Celebrates Annual Green Achievements
January 7, 2010

BIC Graphic North America, Clearwater, Fla., parent company of promotional products industry subsidiary BIC Graphic USA, celebrated its company-wide commitment to sustainable development by hosting a “Green Day” event for employees.