Pro Towels Etc.

Pro Towels, a Pittsburgh-based provider of screen printing and embroidery services for the promotional product industry, recently announced plans to expand its current operations in Abbeville, S.C. The $2.5 million investment is expected to generate 50 new jobs.

Pro Towels Etc., a leading towel supplier located in Pittsburgh, announced today that it is changing its name to Pro Towels. The new logo and corporate identity will coincide with the streamlining of the name and will enhance the company's brand image.

What makes a good life? Is it lots of money to buy "stuff" you want? Or, is a good life made up of faith, family and friends?

As I strolled through Los Angeles International Airport on my way to Miami, I took notice of the "Life is Good" store that is in many airports. At 6:00 a.m. it was closed, but my branding brain is always going.

As they often do, a discussion recently in a LinkedIn Group went off in an interesting direction.

The SAAGNY Foundation contributed to a fun-filled day of smiles, surprises and goodies for the children at Hilltop School in Rockland County, NY on August 8. Several members of the promotional products industry donated items to the event, which were handed out by SAAGNY volunteers.

Are you looking for a product that sends just the right message for an awareness campaign? Here are some suggestions.

Pittsburgh-based Pro Towels Etc. was recognized as the 2012 Business of the Year by the Abbeville County Rotary Club. Accepting the award on behalf of Pro Towels Etc. was Tonya Cochran, art director; Greg Morrow, warehouse manager; and Jeremy Scott, vice president of operations.

Three industry pros give the low-down on the best products for exercise-happy end-buyers.

Editor Michael Cornnell runs and shows off the free products given away at the Howard Alan Blum 5k For 5K Run this year at PROMOTIONS EAST.