Broder Bros.

The Quality Certification Alliance has negotiated with ink suppliers Marabu and Ink Cups Now (ICN) to test their entire lines used for promotional products manufacturing. Additionally, five other suppliers' inks that are frequently used by manufacturers of promotional products were tested.

If you are familiar with my blog, then you know I live for sarcasm—especially when celebrities are involved. However, this week, I'd like to get serious. Last Friday, Beastie Boys rapper Adam Yauch (aka MCA) passed away after a three-year battle with cancer of the parotid salivary gland. He was only 47.

Broder Bros. Co. today announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2012.

First quarter 2012 net sales were $183.3 million compared to $173.9 million for the first quarter 2011. Income from operations was $2.3 million for the first quarter 2012 compared to $6.5 million for the first quarter 2011. Net income for the first quarter 2012 was $0.3 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared to $4.3 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2011. 

The Quality Certification Alliance announced that five companies have completed the QCA reaccreditation process: BDA, Broder Bros., Gemline, Leed's and Logomark.

Broder Bros. Co. and Bella+Canvas executives will participate in an interactive webcast hosted by CNBC contributor Ron Insana on April 25, 2012.

Broder Bros. Co., the Trevose, Pennsylvania-based apparel supplier, today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. Results were in line with the company's fiscal 2011 guidance.

Calibre International is the latest supplier to apply to participate in the comprehensive compliance program developed by the Quality Certification Alliance, the promotional product industry's only independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping companies provide safe products.

iPROMOTEu recognized its top 10 preferred suppliers for 2011 at an awards gala and reception in Las Vegas.

Norwood & BIC Graphic North America today announced that they have begun the accreditation process to join the Quality Certification Alliance's compliance program.

Gildan Activewear announced Thursday that its net earnings for the fourth quarter dropped 14.6 percent, with $48.5 million in 2011 versus $56.8 million in 2010. The company said the drop in sales was expected, and projected further losses in the first quarter of 2012 before income increases later in that year.