OGIO International

SanMar Corporation, a leading supplier of imprintable apparel and accessories, has hired Ted Wright as a northeast territory manager. Wright comes to SanMar Corporation with

SanMar Corporation, a leading supplier of imprintable apparel and accessories announced it will be the sole supplier of OGIO and gain exclusive distribution of all 54 OGIO products available in the promotional products industry.

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The Selco Companies, based in Tulsa, Okla., announced the introduction of its True North Compass Collection. The collection contains a variety of wooden, boxed desk compasses that have proven popular for a variety of promotional programs. Mentioned programs include corporate training, mergers and acquisitions, travel incentives, and new product launches. The compasses come with imprinting and engraving options.
About the Selco Companies:
As a manufacturer and supplier of custom imprinted and die-struck medallion watches, clocks, compasses and high-tech products, Selco products are available internationally through promotional products distributors. The company was established in 1935.
For more information on The Selco Companies, visit www.selcocompanies.com

Seattle-based SanMar Corporation, a supplier of imprintable apparel and accessories, hired Shelley Pasicznyk as the new general merchandise manager. Pasicznyk comes to SanMar with more than 16 years of experience in the apparel industry and was most recently the senior merchandising manager at Nike Golf. “I’m looking forward to contributing to SanMar’s product development,” said Pasicznyk. “I’m very impressed with SanMar’s focus on the customer. It’s also exciting to join in a company that has such a depth of product - from trend apparel and performance fabric pieces to sportswear and industrial uniforms.” Pasiczynk’s new role is to direct the product creation

SanMar, Seattle, recently announced a partnership with OGIO International, Bluffdale, Utah. SanMar is debuting 14 OGIO bag styles in its 2008 Apparel and Accessories catalog, which is currently available. “We’re proud to join with OGIO because it fits beautifully with our family of premium brands,” said Jeremy Lott, vice president. “OGIO sets trends, makes savvy color choices and delivers unfailing quality. But more importantly, they watch how people interact with bags and luggage, and they find the right place for every detail.” SanMar now carries OGIO golf bags, messenger bags, backpacks, duffels and luggage. The company will stock OGIO in its six distribution centers,

SanMar, Seattle, is premiering its complete 2008 Apparel and Accessories Catalog in time for the fall selling season. The new 436-page catalog is SanMar’s largest catalog to date. It features more than 800 products from its proprietary brands, including Port Authority, Sport-Tek, CornerStone, District Threads and Precious Cargo, as well as Nike Golf and the PING Apparel Collection, of which SanMar holds the exclusive distribution. Three new brands—Red House, the Tiger Woods Collection and OGIO—will debut in the catalog. Red House is a luxurious collection that reflects the wine country lifestyle. The Tiger Woods Collection is performance sport shirts approved by the [famous] golfer.

OGIO International, Bluffdale, Utah, recently announced the reorganization of its promotional products division. Nick Wright has been named director of the division, and will oversee the day-to-day duties of the newly appointed territory sales mangers, Brandon Bell and Casey Newell, as well as the marketing/logistic manager, Jared Allred. Bell will be responsible for the western territory and Newell will be responsible for the eastern territory. Several customer service representatives have also been added to the division: Jessica Rikli (north east), Marc Enslow (mid-west and south east) and Andrew Long (west). For more information, call (800) 922-1944