Company: Leed's

New Kensington, Pennsylvania-based Leed’s, a member of Polyconcept North America and the second largest supplier within the promotional products industry, continues to build and reinforce its existing international supply chain relationships by voluntarily taking part in the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program. C-TPAT is a voluntary initiative between government and business to strengthen and improve international supply chain and U.S. border security. Some of the benefits to C-TPAT members are a decrease in the number of shipments that require inspections by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and priority processing at the border, both of which, for Leed’s, results in

Pittsburgh-based Leed’s, a member of Polyconcept North America, hired a regional sales manager for the Wisconsin territory and a regional sales manager to represent Leed’s in the Wash., Ore., and Idaho regions. The company also adjusted the sales structure by reassigning roles within the customer service model. Luke Hensler began representing Leed’s as the regional sales manager in Wis. in February. Hensler is an 11-year veteran to the promotional product industry, having joined Leed’s from Hartwell Apparel, Hartwell, Ga. In 2008, Hensler was elected as the president of the Promotional Product Association of Wisconsin. Shelley Stewart will join the Leed’s team on March

Pittsburgh-based Leed’s, a member of Polyconcept North America, the second largest supplier within the promotional products industry, announced a multi-year extension to its 2005 agreement with High Sierra, based in Vernon Hills, Ill. Jeff Brown, vice president of marketing and product development at Leed’s, explained that, “High Sierra has been an extremely successful brand for us. The product line is in high demand because it supports American’s active lifestyle. The functionality and durability of the products appeal to a wide range of corporations.” Starting in 2005, Leed’s carried 29 High Sierra products and since has almost tripled its offering. “Our partnership with Leed’s has

This January, New Kensington, Pennsylvania-based Leed’s received recognition from the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI), Promotional Product Professionals of Canada (PPPC) and the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), along with acknowledgement from distributors. The company not only received recognition from the associations, Leed’s accepted close to 15 awards from distributor customers, including Supplier of the Year from eCompany Store, Brandvia and Promo Depot. Geiger handed Leed’s the title of Star Supplier and PeerNet Group listed Leed’s as a Premiere Partner. Leed’s also received the Merit Award from Corporate Express, is considered a Top Supplier by IpromoteU, and received the Long Board Award from

Pittsburgh-based Leed’s, a member of Polyconcept North America and the second largest supplier within the promotional products industry, announced it will expand its sales team based on recent sales growth by hiring three regional sales managers, Kristen O’Leary, Sandy Damjanoski, and Rick Jeronimus; two new business development representatives, Brian Anderson and Jason Fularz; and an inside sales manager, Chuck Helden. In addition, they will be hiring Dave Lassman as the new vice president of operations and making several changes to the sales structure. Rick French, currently the regional sales manager for southern California and Nevada, will be moving to the east coast

Pittsburgh-based Leed’s, a member of Polyconcept North America and the second largest supplier within the promotional products industry, awarded a lucky 2007 PPAI Expo attendee a luxury vacation worth $20,000. Tammy Wilmsmeyer from Elite Promotions in Springfield, Mo. won the trip and recently traveled with her husband Brian across Italy stopping in Florence, San Gimignano, Venice, Siena, and Rome. Wilmsmeyer commented, “We saw beautiful sites, amazing history, gorgeous Tuscan landscapes, stayed in glamorous five-star hotels, ate incredible food (over & over & over again) and even wonderful dining experiences at famous restaurants and sites. It really was a once in a lifetime experience.” Abercrombie

Leed’s, New Kensington, Pa., unveiled 100 percent post-consumer recycled products and other environmentally-friendly products in its Meeting and Conventions launch. Leed’s, a Polyconcept North America company, is debunking the perception that environmentally-friendly products compromise style by offering options that are made from recycled material but still maintain mainstream appeal. Owl is the flagship collection for Leed’s EcoSmart effort and includes bags composed of either 100 percent or 51 percent post-consumer recycled material. EcoSmart also encompasses stationery made from recycled leather or cardboard. For every EcoSmart import order placed, Leed’s will plant a tree through American Forests. “We stand by our environmentally responsible products,” explained

Leed’s, Pittsburgh, a member of Polyconcept North America, the second largest supplier within the promotional products industry, announced a multiyear extension to its 2003 exclusive licensing agreement with Cutter & Buck. The agreement grants Leed’s a continuation of its exclusive rights to select non-apparel Cutter & Buck products for the promotional products industry with the potential to license additional products in the future. “Since 2003, we’ve enjoyed a great relationship with Cutter & Buck and we’re excited to continue our strategic partnership,” said Jeff Brown, vice president of marketing and product development. “Our customers insist on the best product, which