Leed’s Introduces New, Patented Four-Color Process

Supplier company Leed’s has introduced an exclusive, new four-color process method called PhotoGrafixx. Using very fine half-tones and an expanded color range, PhotoGrafixx captures the sharpness of a design. The proprietary process brings visuals to life while offering the durability of other decorating methods.

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Prime Line Honors its Customer-care Team with a Special Appreciation Day

Industry supplier Prime Line (Prime Resources Corp.) recently hosted a surprise customer care appreciation day for its customer care representatives at the company’s headquarters in Bridgeport, Conn. The company presented each representative with a gift and hosted a breakfast for the entire team in recognition of their exceptional customer service skills.

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PPAI Petitions President To Reconsider Promotional Products Spending Limit

On Nov. 9, President Obama issued an Executive Order instructing all Federal agencies and departments to limit the purchase of promotional items (e.g., plaques, clothing, and commemorative items), in particular where they are not cost-effective. The limits on promotional spending are included in a larger effort to reduce spending on federal employee travel, vehicles, printing and technology by 20 percent.

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CPSC Warns High-Powered Magnets and Children Make a Deadly Mix

An increasing number of incident reports to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) indicate that high-powered magnets continue to be a safety risk to children. From toddlers to teens, children are swallowing these magnets and the consequences are severe.
The reported incidents involve magnets that are marketed as desk toys and stress relievers for adults who use the magnets to create patterns and build shapes. Often, they are sold in sets of 200 or more magnets in stationery, office supply and gift stores, and also on the Internet.

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Editor’s Picks: Transitional Tees

Brisk. Chilly. Crisp. Equinox-y. However you want to describe early fall and spring weather, one fact is true: it wrecks havoc on the sleeve-length-deciding portion of a person’s brain. Is it too cold to rock a T-shirt? What if there’s a lot of sun where you’re going and you’ll die wearing a hoodie? But then what if it gets really windy and the cool breeze just ravages you’re uncovered forearms?

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Wake Forest Partners With The Collegiate Licensing Company

On the heels of signing new licensing partner Arizona State University and renewing contracts with 18 properties, IMG College’s The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) today announced it has reached an exclusive agreement with Wake Forest University to manage its domestic U.S. trademark licensing program.

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AIA Corporation Contributes to Animal Rescue Charity

Distributor network AIA Corporation recently held a penny war coinciding with a food/litter drive with all contributions being donated to a local group.

AIA hosted a penny war, with proceeds going to a local nonprofit. For this fundraising effort, OARS was chosen. OARS (Orphan Animal Rescue and Sanctuary) is a no-kill, volunteer-driven nonprofit animal rescue.

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