BIC Advertising & Promotional Products, Clearwater, Fla., is pleased to announce that Quenten Wentworth has joined the organization as vice president and general manager responsible for sales, trade marketing and customer relations for Norwood and BIC Graphic North America effective April 12, 2010. Wentworth brings Norwood and BIC more than 20 years of leadership experience, most recently serving as general manager and vice president of the Convenience and Gas Channel at Pepsi Bottling Group Inc.
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Paul Lage to Head Gill Studios Inc.
On April 14, Lenexa, Kansas-based Gill Studios announced several position changes in its senior management. Its current president, Tom P. Carrico, will be retiring as of May 3. He will remain with the company in an advisory role for a portion of 2010. Paul M. Lage, former president and CEO of Norwood Promotional Products, will replace Carrico as the new president and CEO of Gill Studios.
Read MoreBIC Graphic USA Celebrates Annual Green Achievements
BIC Graphic North America, Clearwater, Fla., parent company of promotional products industry subsidiary BIC Graphic USA, celebrated its company-wide commitment to sustainable development by hosting a “Green Day” event for employees.
Read MoreBIC Graphic USA and Norwood Promotional Products Announce the Formation of BIC APP
BIC Graphic USA, Clearwater, Fla., and Norwood Promotional Products, Indianapolis, announced the formation of BIC Advertising and Promotional Products group (BIC APP). BIC Graphic USA’s recent acquisition of Norwood Promotional Products in the U.S. and Antalis Promotional Products in Europe, combined with BIC Graphic organizations around the globe, make BIC APP one of the largest promotional products companies in the world.
Read MoreAdventures in Advertising Hosts “Elements for Success” Event
Neenah, Wisconsin-based Adventures in Advertising announced its 14th sales convention was held July 22 to 24 at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Under the event’s “Elements For Success” theme, the two-and-a-half day program featured education workshops, a supplier trade show, business updates, systems training, a fashion show, an awards dinner and entertainment.
Read MoreFlorida Governor Charlie Crist Visits BIC Graphic USA
Clearwater, Florida-based BIC Graphic USA was host to Florida governor Charlie Crist. The primary purpose of the visit was for Governor Crist to gain a better understanding
Read MoreBIC Graphic USA Completes Acquisition of Norwood Promotional Products
BIC Graphic USA, based in Clearwater, Fla., announced it has completed the acquisition of Indianapolis-based Norwood Promotional Products. The newly formed subsidiary will
Read MoreIt’s “Business As Usual” at Norwood
Monday, June 22, Philadelphia—In a briefing on the buyout of Norwood Promotional Products, Indianapolis, by Clearwater, Florida-based BIC Graphic USA, Norwood Promotional Products CEO Paul Lage spoke with Promo Marketing’s editorial director, Nichole Stella, to discuss the impact the buyout could have on the company’s future as well as on present operations.
Read MoreBIC Graphic USA Revolutionizes Free 24-hour Service
Clearwater, Florida-based BIC Graphic USA announced it will launch a new free 24-hour service promotion. The promotion is backed by the company’s guarantee that if an order does not ship within 24 hours, the whole order is free.
Read MoreBIC Graphic USA To Acquire Norwood Promotional Products
Indianapolis-based Norwood Promotional Products and BIC Graphic announced today a definitive agreement for BIC to acquire Norwood. After presenting a last minute offer, BIC was awarded the sale outbidding the original stalking horse, Aurora Resurgence. Total consideration for the acquisition is $125 million plus approximately $37.5 million in assumed liabilities. BIC Graphic USA is a division of BIC USA Inc., a leading promotional products supplier.
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