Eastman Kodak Company (“Kodak” or the “Company”) announced today, Thursday January 19, that it and its U.S. subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for chapter 11 business reorganization in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
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ASI’s Orlando Show Wraps, Is Successful Overall
On January 18, the three-day ASI Orlando Show 2012 completed and was received as an overall success. The show was well-attended, with suppliers such as Logomark and Calibre International being quoted as very pleased with the volume and quality of attendees.
Read MoreCrystal D Hires Four New Employees
Crystal D announced it has hired four new employees. Ken Marshall, Sinda Schirra, Bob Engh and Tirsa Rocheford will join the promotional product award supplier.
Read MoreAmerican Apparel CEO Talks Manufacturing, Sex and the Company’s Future
Flaunt Magazine recently published an extensive interview with American Apparel CEO and founder Dov Charney and several other key company members. A long piece, the article is nevertheless a detailed and fascinating read for anyone interested in American manufacturing, the role and power of sex in apparel marketing, or Charney and his coworkers’ take on some of the sexual harassment charges that have haunted the company in recent years.
Read MoreGill Studios Inc. Hires New Director of Sales
Gill Studios Inc. has recently announced that is has hired Lisa LeMond as its director of sales for the development and management of a new outside sales force. Lisa comes to Gill with 17 years of promotional products experience working as the international account manager from Norwood/BIC. This newly created position is to support the company’s inside sales management team and to develop a bigger presence in the field. “Lisa will bring a wealth of outside sales knowledge and relationships to the company,” said Paul Lage, president and CEO of Gill Studios. LeMond officially starts January 4, 2012, and will be working at the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas and the ASI Show in Orlando.
Additional information is available at www.gill-line.com.
Read MoreCPSC Reinforces Children’s Sleepwear and Loungewear Enforcement Policy to Apparel Industry
In an effort to remind the industry of the obligations associated with children’s sleepwear and loungewear, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC’s) director of compliance and field operations sent a letter to manufacturers, distributors, importers and retailers today reinforcing CPSC staff’s enforcement policy on children’s sleepwear and loungewear.
Read MoreCPPA Spotlighted on Baltimore’s Fox 45 News for Donation to Winter Coat Drive
Chesapeake Promotional Products Association (CPPA), West River, Md., was thrilled to participate in the 5th annual Warm Holiday Wishes Coat Drive for St. Vincent de Paul Charity in Baltimore. On Monday, December 19, CPPA representatives dropped off almost 100 coats, hats and gloves at the Fox 45 News station in Baltimore. Each year Fox 45 News hosts the drive to support St. Vincent de Paul’s efforts to provide warm clothes for the homeless. Fox 45 News interviewed CPPA board member Megan Erber, who spearheaded the drive, about the donation.
Read MoreADG Promotional Products Launches New Website, Trade Show Presence
ADG Promotional Products, Hugo, Minn., announced that it has relaunched its website, www.adgpromo.com, to better represent the company’s five brands: Saratoga Pens, Windmill Planners, Deerfield Calendars & Greeting Cards, AdImages Drinkware and Arlington Keepsakes.
Read MoreGR Promotions Merges with The Vernon Company
GR Promotions has merged its operations with fellow distributor The Vernon Company. Under terms of the agreement, principals/owners Ray and Jennifer Crowder and their employees will continue to maintain the GR Promotions corporate identity while also representing The Vernon Company. The Vernon Company will assume all administrative operations, including product research, order processing, invoicing and collections, as well as providing marketing support.
Read MoreDavid Fisher Joins InnerWorkings’ Board of Directors
InnerWorkings Inc., a provider of global print management and promotional solutions, recently announced that David Fisher, president of optionsXpress, was named to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately.
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