We’ve focused on the development of lithium-ion batteries, and for good reason. As technology evolves, and becomes an ever-growing presence in the promotional products industry, the science behind safer lithium-ion batteries is of high importance to promotional products distributors. Without a full understanding of the latest technology available, distributors and suppliers run the risk of…
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Soccer fans across the pond are passionate. That’s not to say that we in the U.S. don’t care about the beautiful game, but anyone who’s watched even a few minutes of European soccer (or, more accurately, football) knows things can get hectic in the stands (or in the streets). So, you can imagine what a…
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HandStands, Salt Lake City, announced that it has acquired UpCycle Goods, a Seattle-based promotional products company that specializes in recycled materials for products. UpCycle Goods has worked with big name clients, such as Microsoft, Apple, HP, AT&T, GE, Home Depot, Boeing, Dr. Pepper and Google. “I am thrilled with the UpCycle Goods product line, and…
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Last year, TreadmillReviews.net published a study showing that water bottles harbor more bacteria than many of us would like to believe. Through testing different types of water bottle lids, including slide-top, squeeze-top, screw-top and straw-top, the researchers found that water bottle lids contained negative bacteria that causes infections like…
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A study released by the University of Plymouth in the U.K. found that decorated drinkware could contain potentially dangerous amounts of cadmium and lead. Researchers at the university…
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Despite reports circulating today that Lanco, Ronkonkoma, N.Y., was shutting its headquarters and laying off more than 100 employees, the company is remaining in business, albeit with a purchase plan in place with nearby Nassau Candy, which also has a partnership with Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant. “The bottom line is that there will be no…
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Halls & Company, Brooklyn Park, Minn., manufacturer of ID Line, announced that it has acquired ActNow Media, an Atlanta-based promotional products supplier. ActNow Media was founded almost 20 years ago by Fred Leamer, who started the company with the Write ‘n Roll paper mousepad, and expanded to more products, such as counter mats, wrist rests…
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HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced that it has acquired American Pacific Promotions, Livermore, Calif. “We are excited for the growth opportunities our HALO relationship will provide to our clients and prospects,” Terry Woodhams, founder and president of American Pacific Promotions, said in a press release. “We have a hard-working team who will be able…
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Gregg Popovich, head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, has a wide appeal. He’s one of the most successful coaches in NBA history, and has spoken at length (which is rare for him, at least to Craig Sager) on behalf of social issues. Because of this, some fans have decided that he might make a…
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Have you finished the second season of “Stranger Things?” No? OK, we won’t spoil anything, but we are going to discuss it a little bit here. In the first episode of the season, the character Dustin is wearing a sweatshirt with a dinosaur skeleton that his character supposedly got from the Science Museum of Minnesota.…
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