The promotional products supplier has promoted Frase to vice president of sales. Frase previously held the positions of director of sales and marketing, and national accounts manager at Hirsch.
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The advancement of 3-D printing could change the way products are made. And, in an increasingly eco-conscious world, consumers want products that they know were made sustainably, but also of high quality. Researchers have developed a method of 3-D printing using wood scraps to create new wooden products that look and feel like products made…
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Promo went to Washington this week. Dozens of industry professionals visited with Congresspeople and their staffers on Monday and Tuesday in Washington, D.C. as part of Promotional Products Association International’s Legislative Education and Action Day (L.E.A.D.). The initiative sees merch pros traveling to the capital to educate Congress about the size, composition, positive impact and…
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Barker Specialty Company (asi/132690), a Counselor 2024 Best Place to Work, has acquired Wolfepromo (asi/362771). Financial terms of the deal between the two privately held, Connecticut-based distributorships were not released. David Wolfe, managing partner and chief disruptor at Wolfepromo, has built a boutique-style distributor firm that focuses on client-specific creative solutions backed by white-glove service, executives said.…
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Official League’s MiLB capsule pairs three teams with their local indie rock bands on hats, jackets and sweatshirts.
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Promotional products executives noted that the increases could affect product costs, sourcing practices and shipping prices, but emphasized the industry would adapt.
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Ryan Reynolds, known as a shrewd investor, is adding Homage, a growing licensed apparel company, to his portfolio.
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Orbus Visual Communications, Woodridge, Illinois, announced that it has acquired Seattle-based CRĒO Industrial Arts, a custom fabricator that specializes in architectural and exhibit products for organizations that include museums and public art installations. Financial terms of the deal were not released. “We are excited to collaborate with CRĒO’s remarkable team,” said Orbus CEO Gary Keefer.…
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A retailer and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are recalling thousands of pinwheels after learning that fastener caps on the toys can loosen and become a choking hazard for children.
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Fraudsters are posing as distributor The Sourcing Group, extending fake employment offers that aim to steal victims’ money and personal information
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