Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, has hired Sarabeth Anderson for the position of division sales vice president for Geiger West Coast effective Jan. 1, 2018. Anderson has worked in the promotional products industry for more than 12 years. Most recently, she served as director of strategic and national accounts for Pro Towels. Her industry experience spans both…
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Pierre Montaubin, formerly general manager of BIC Graphic for Asia-Pacific, has been promoted to the newly-created position of vice president global support services for BIC Graphic. In an effort to improve customers’ experiences and delivery model efficiency, BIC Graphic has tapped Montaubin to oversee customer relations, logistics/freight and global sourcing in this new role. He…
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The Gold Coast Promotional Products Association (GCPPA) celebrated its successful 2017 with a year-ending holiday party and annual meeting, held on Dec. 18 at the MaiKai Polynesian restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Outgoing president, Jean Kalinsky, welcomed members and guests to this event, which featured a keynote presentation from Paul Bellantone, CEO and President of…
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Prime Line announced today that Paula Shulman will step away from her role as vice president of sales at the end of the year and continue with the company as a consultant. “It’s been a difficult decision for me but one that is right at this time. With the merger of alphabroder behind us, now…
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Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, the promotional product industry’s only independent, non-governmental accreditation organization dedicated to helping companies provide brand safety, has awarded QCA Accreditation to Starline Inc., Grand Island, N.Y. Starline becomes only the third supplier in 2017 to achieve Accreditation status as a result of meeting the rigorous qualifications of the promotional products…
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Industry veteran Paul Dubois has launched a new supplier company focused on products for safety and lifestyle. Safety Made is the new exclusive provider of Dorcy, Life Gear and DieHard brand flashlights along with a full lineup of safety kits and accessories. The Dorcy brand, which has been a promotional industry staple for more than…
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WOWLine, Syosset, N.Y., announced that it has hired Andy Arruda, MAS, as its new national sales manager. In his new role, Arruda will be responsible for managing all sales efforts. Prior to joining WOWLine, he was a national sales manager for Braintree, Massachusetts-based Hub Pen Company. Arruda has more than 30 years of extensive industry…
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FreePromoTips.com is hosting its 4th annual SuccessFit4Life! Event at the PPAI Expo, benefitting the Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF). A group of industry suppliers are supporting this event by providing SuccessFit4Life!-branded products that can be picked up at the Expo. To participate, go to the SuccessFit4Life! PPEF donation page here. Gifts of all sizes are…
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Crystal D, St. Paul, Minn., has promoted three employees to new positions. Marketing manager Bridget Dahlgren has been promoted to director of sales and marketing. Dahlgren will now oversee the business development, inside sales solutions and marketing departments. Marketing coordinator Alexis Kurttila has been promoted to marketing manager. Kurttila will lead the marketing department to…
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Bella+Canvas, Los Angeles, launched a new Bella+Canvas Kids collection that will include a premium collection of combed and ring-spun blank apparel in baby, toddler and youth sizing. “We are doing kids’ [apparel] like no one has ever done before,” says co-CEO and co-founder Danny Harris. “We’re bringing the Bella+Canvas quality and style to a market…
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