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Pixica announced that its full range of products will be distributed by RO-EL Solutions Inc. throughout North America. “RO-EL, as a company, share our core values, and therefore we are delighted about our partnership,” said Serge Birecki, managing director of Pixika. “RO-EL is known for their fast delivery and exceptional customer service—values that are shared…
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The face of global apparel manufacturing is changing. As countries like China become more expensive for manufacturing, companies are taking their business elsewhere. Some are finding ways to create products in the U.S. through new automation technology, and others are moving to places like Ethiopia. The biggest shift, however, has been to Southeast Asia. And…
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Though it’s common knowledge now that some apparel that boasts “Made in China” tags are actually made in North Korean factories, new United Nations sanctions on North Korea could put a stop to that. The UN Security Council unanimously voted to impose new sanctions on North Korea yesterday, which includes a complete ban on textile…
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Today is the day of the big iPhone announcement. And, like many people, we’re excited to see what Apple has in store for its next generation of smartphone products. But, Apple isn’t the only game in town anymore. The likes of Samsung have been big-time challengers for the smartphone crown for years now, and Samsung’s…
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For fans of one- or two-hit wonders from the 1980s, Men at Work can still inspire a few head nods whenever those buffs hear “Who Can It Be Now?” and “Down…
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Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., has hired Michael Sacco as manufacturing and quality engineer. Sacco worked as product engineer for Tyco fire protection products for more than seven years. “When I was with Tyco, I got to know not only the quality side of things, but design, customer service [and] finances,” says Sacco. “Tyco was…
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Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel has spent big on promotional products since January 2015. He’s spent about $83,000 in total on items like messenger bags, pistol cases, fortune cookies, candy and coins that use his campaign slogan, “Kicking [butt] every day.” Many of the items were used as gifts to attendees at Department of Justice…
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Sluggers and flame-throwing hurlers will always compel crowds to head to major league ballparks, but baseball also needs a fair share of characters to keep its reputation as America’s pastime. While his right arm has…
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We can tackle only one day at a time, but our high-powered brains love to play prognosticators and have us contemplate what is to come. Fall has barely begun to beckon us to enjoy its compelling qualities, but plenty of people, perhaps channeling their obsession with “Game of Thrones,” are declaring, “Winter is coming.” Remaining…
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Texas A&M’s football program used a T-shirt promotion to aid Harvey relief in Texas. Before this past Saturday’s game against Nicholls State, the Aggies unveiled their “Relief Out,” T-shirt to raise funds for those affected by the storm. The shirt features the state of Texas in front of a stylized hurricane with a heart over…
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