Tex Visions CEO Named One of Central PA’s Forty Under 40

Marcel Ruhland, CEO of Tex Visions, has been named one of Central Penn Business Journal’s 2012 Forty Under 40.

“I am honored to be one of Central Penn Business Journal’s 2012 Forty Under 40 Award Winners,” Ruhland said. “It’s nice to have my hard work and determination recognized.”

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Bullet Announces Customer Appreciation Event

Bullet, a subsidiary of Polyconcept North America, recently announced the start of its customer appreciation event with a series of compelling specials to be offered August through October. The Price Bust Blitz, a three-month sale event, features popular items at a reduced price in both the United States and Canada.

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Ash City’s New Fall Collection Hits the Runway

Ash City unveiled its new Fall collection at a fashion show held on August 1 at its headquarters in Ontario, Canada. Debuting 17 new styles, worn by 25 enthusiastic Ash City staff models, the event showcased a collection that is bold, dynamic and compelling. Narrowing the gap between retail trends and what’s available in the corporate market, Ash City has set a new standard for innovation and design.

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Brand Company and BrandAlliance Team Up to Expand North American Coverage

A Brand Company recently announced it’s signed an alliance agreement with BrandAlliance, a Canadian promotional marketing company.

This agreement provides A Brand Company’s flagship, Activate! Promotions + Marketing, additional capabilities to service global brands that require a single-source provider across North America. It also allows BrandAlliance, an ASI Top-40 distributor in North America, a stronger presence in the United States.

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Crystal D Recognizes Second Quarter WOW Champs

Crystal D recently recognized five of its employees as second-quarter WOW Champs. WOW Champs are nominated by their peers for exemplifying one of Crystal D’s five core values: Integrity, Quality, Respect, Commitment, and Passion.

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Battat Inc. Agrees to $400,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Children’s Magnetic Toy Sets

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Battat Incorporated, of Plattsburgh, N.Y., has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $400,000. The penalty agreement has been accepted provisionally by the Commission (4-0).

The settlement resolves CPSC staff allegations that Battat knowingly failed to report the defect and hazard associated with Magnabild Magnetic Building Sets to CPSC immediately, as required by federal law.

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Lapine Inc. Joins QCA Distributor Advocacy Council

Merchandising agency Lapine Inc. recently announced it’s become a member of the Quality Certification Alliance (QCA) Distributor Advocacy Council.

The QCA Distributor Advocacy Council is a group of industry leaders committed to growing the relationships between merchandise agencies and suppliers to ensure product safety, quality assurance and social compliance are addressed throughout the supply chain.

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