We scoped out some of the most notable environmentally-friendly items from the PPAI Expo show floor to influence some of your future eco-friendly promotional campaigns.
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Live from PPAI Expo: Drinkware Roundup
Most people have a favorite piece of reusable drinkware. Thanks to single-use bans, water bottle filling stations are the norm at public events. The PPAI Expo was no different. With drinkware being such a huge part of the industry, we explored the show floor to find some of the biggest construction and decoration trends, as well as a few surprises in the drinkware category.
Read MoreThe Best of PPAI Expo: Day Two
Reporting on things like apparel, drinkware, print and displays requires a level of subjectivity. You need to accurately report on technological advancements, how companies have increased their revenue through different initiatives and generally get your facts straight. You know how journalism can be. So, it’s fun to do something purely based on “This is fun”…
Read MoreLive from the PPAI Expo: 8 Apparel Trends and Stories
We’ve tackled one day of the PPAI Expo here in Vegas, where we showcased some new products and also listed some of our favorite booths, products and trends from around the floor. A lot of our coverage has to do with evolving trends and new products, and there’s no better example of consistent change than…
Read MoreLive from PPAI Expo: Our 10 Favorite New Products from the Show Floor
We’ve been walking the show floor looking for some of the coolest new products at the 2023 PPAI Expo in Las Vegas. Read on for 10 standout choices from electronics, drinkware, health and wellness, and much more.
Read MoreHALO Announces $1 Billion in 2022 Sales
HALO, Sterling, Ill., announced that the company surpassed $1 billion in 2022 sales. The company made the announcement last night at its Sales Achievement Gala in Las Vegas during the PPAI Expo. This is the first time HALO has reached $1 billion in annual sales. “This milestone is the result of a singular focus by…
Read MoreNHL Winter Classic Breaks Merchandise Records – Our Favorites from the Shops
The recent Winter Classic at Boston’s Fenway Park between the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins just set a record for gamely concession and merchandise sales for an outdoor event. Jerseys were a big sell, but we took a look at other branded products that appealed to fans.
Read MoreHPG Acquires Evans Manufacturing
HPG, Braintree, MA, announced today that it has acquired Evans Manufacturing, Garden Grove, CA. The two companies made the announcement with a video from the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas.
Read MoreNew York Bans Apparel Treated by PFAS Chemicals
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a new law prohibiting the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals in production of clothing and textiles within New York State. The legislation will go into effect on Dec. 31, 2023. PFAS chemicals are used to make apparel stain- and water-resistant, but are known as “forever chemicals” due…
Read MoreNavitor Inc. Acquires Epoly Corporation
FolderWorks, a Navitor Inc. company based in North Mankato, MN, has reached an agreement to acquire Epoly Corporation. Headquartered in Naples, FL, Epoly provides custom-imprinted folders, envelopes, folios and other document organization products to the promotional marketing industry. All of Epoly’s products are manufactured from durable, moisture-resistant and recyclable polypropylene. “We’re thrilled because Epoly Corporation…
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