Andy Arruda Signs on With Hub Pen

Braintree, Massachusetts-based Hub Pen Company has hired Andy Arruda, MAS, as national sales executive. In this position, he is responsible for hiring and managing a growing multi-line sales rep force, coordinating a growing telemarketing effort and working closely with many key accounts across the country.

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Gill Studios Hires New Marketing Team Member

Gill Studios, Lenexa, Kan., announced Kevin Burden will be joining the Gill Studios marketing team effective September 27. “We are excited to get Kevin with his abilities and industry experience in our marketing department,” said Carl Gerlach.

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BIC Graphic USA Launches Two New Awareness Pens

BIC Graphic USA, Clearwater, Fla., announced it is broadening its line of awareness products by launching two new BIC WideBody Design Grip pens just in time for October’s breast cancer awareness events. Both WideBody variations feature a custom-molded ribbon grip design and are available in pink, red and yellow.

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Norwood and BIC Graphic North America Announce New Trade Marketing Department

As previously announced, Lori Bauer has been appointed trade marketing director, of Clearwater, Florida-based Norwood & BIC Graphic North America. Effective immediately, Bauer’s team will be responsible for all trade marketing functions for both the Norwood and BIC Graphic brands. The following appointments are the result of the newly merged trade marketing departments. The comapny also welcomed several new members to the team.

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BIC APP Announces Sale of Auburn, Indiana-based Messenger Operation

As part of the strategic integration of Norwood Promotional Products and BIC Graphic operations, BIC Advertising & Promotional Products (APP) began an evaluation of business opportunities related to the Auburn, Indiana-based Messenger operation in the Fall of 2009. Several options were evaluated, including the sale of the business.

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