Westbury, New York

Westbury, New York-based Motivators Promotional Products announced that Annette Johnson has been named to a new position in the company, human resources manager. Johnson will primarily be responsible for serving as a link between management and employees, as well as handling all staffing duties.

Westbury, New York-based EnduraPack, a supplier of promotional nonwoven, canvas, cotton, paper and plastic bags, announced a key new hire. Larry Gold joined the EnduraPack sales department as a senior account executive with more than 25 years of packaging and promotional products industry experience.

Westbury, New York-based EnduraPack, a supplier of promotional nonwoven, canvas, cotton, paper and plastic bags, announced Ed Manbeck

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