September 2025 was marked by the establishment of two new private equity-backed platforms in the packaging segments, underscoring the continued appeal of packaging as a growth and consolidation play for financial sponsors.
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The Sourcing Group Acquires Vanguard Direct, Bringing Total Revenue to $265 Million
The Counselor Top 40 distributor says the acquisition will help TSG expand its reach into managing technology applications for public and private sector clients.
Read MoreMaryland Screen Printer UBrandYourself Expands Into Promo, With More on the Way
Owner Wendy Nowakowski started the business in her garage and now is planning an ever-growing future with an expanding list of products and services.
Read MoreNew Wood, Lumber Tariffs Could Have Splintering Effect for Promo Companies
A 10% tariff on foreign softwood lumber and timber and other related tariffs will go into effect October 14.
Read MoreWicked Cookware & Bloody Vinyl: Print & Promo Lessons From Recent Creative Movie Tie-Ins
Franchises like Wicked and Saw and movies like The Smashing Machine show how to get clever with promo campaigns.
Read MoreASI Media 2025 State & Regional Sales Report
No matter which part of the country you live, there are opportunities all around.
Read MoreFrom the Ashes: Two Years After the Lahaina Wildfire, Maui Promo Pros Are Still Rebuilding Their Careers & Lives
The Lahaina wildfire burned homes, shattered careers and took lives. Two years later, with their world forever changed, print and promo pros on Maui are holding on to hope as they piece everything back together.
Read MoreKey Trade Deal Between Africa & U.S. Has Expired
The African Growth and Opportunity Act had provided U.S. companies (and select industry suppliers) duty-free access to goods produced in sub-Saharan African countries.
Read MoreDoubling Production: The Fanatic Group’s UV-LED Success
To meet its demand, The Fanatic Group leans on eight UV-LED flatbed printers and one UV-LED digital rotary printer, producing items like stainless-steel tumblers, water bottles, and ceramic mugs.
Read MorePromo Insiders: The Impact of Tariffs, Geopolitical Tension on the Promo Industry
Dr. Mary Kelly, a returning ASI Power Summit speaker, shares her insights on the current state of the economy ahead of her session in Scottsdale, AZ, this month.
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