Otto International

OTTO International Inc. Becomes QCA-accredited
November 24, 2014

OTTO International Inc., Ontario, Calif., announced that it has obtained accreditation from Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), the promotional product industry's only independent nonprofit dedicated to helping suppliers provide safe and compliant products.

Have We Met?
October 3, 2014

As you're reading this, I'm headed back from a great end-user event at Shumsky. The QCA Distributor Advocacy Council member gathered folks...

SAAC Installs New Board Members at Annual Dinner (VIDEO)
February 14, 2013

The Specialty Advertising Association of California (SAAC), the California region's nonprofit association and the force behind the annual SAAC Show in Long Beach, Calif., held its annual board of directors installation dinner on Jan. 29 at the Anaheim White House in Anaheim, Calif.

American Ad Bag and Otto International Begin QCA Certification Process
October 23, 2012

Fortune 1000 companies continue to focus on vetting their supply chains and requiring their partners to prove compliance. In order to meet these customer requirements, two more suppliers have begun taking the necessary, proactive steps to provide safe and compliant products. Woodstock, Illinois-based American Ad Bag and Ontario, California-based Otto International Inc. have applied to participate in the comprehensive compliance accreditation 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.

Neon Apparel versus DJ Paris Hilton
June 26, 2012

When I’m out of ideas, I have an old stand-by I like to write about—I’m talking pre-Kardashian family. I’m not a fan of guessing games, so I’ll tell you straight up: it’s like Paris Hilton, duh. Unfortunately, my material is not “Be Dazzled” appropriate, but being that it’s mid-2012, you’ve probably heard it all anyway.

God Save the Hat!
June 7, 2012

I hope everyone who attended PROMOTIONS EAST 2012 had a great time. From educational seminars and an up-close look at the latest in promotional products to fashion shows (Fashion-EAST-a) and “after-dark” networking events at the hottest clubs, how could you not?

The Green Machine
June 1, 2012

We wanted to examine the words "eco" and "green" and the products associated with them. Is "eco" outdated? Are "green" products still selling and if so, who is buying them? We've got the answers.

Top 50 Suppliers
July 1, 2011

2011 Rank 2010 Rank Company 2010 Revenue 2009 Revenue Employees Locations Principal City, State1 1 Broder Bros. $791,335,000 $705,235,000 1,039 18 Tom Myers, CEO Trevose, PA2 2/5 Ennis/Alstyle Apparel $550,000,000 $517,738,000 6,100 40 Keith Walters, Midlothian, TX chairman/CEO/president3 3 Norwood & BIC $385,000,000 $410,000,000 - - Nicolas Paillot, CEO Clearwater, FL Graphic North America4 4…