Ariel Premium Supply, St. Louis, announced the launch of its new Global Resource Centre division. Designed to leverage its global sourcing network, this new division offers complete custom design capabilities across all of its product categories. Distributors can be creative in designing unique products or modifying current ones, all while taking advantage of overseas price…
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HanesBrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., announced that Tim Gibson has joined the company as director of business development, and Jim Dunne has joined as director of distributor sales. Gibson, who has more than 30 years in the apparel and promotional marketing industry, will develop and implement strategic initiatives across field and…
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Raining Rose, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Quinn Bui, who will join the promotional sales team as the Southwest sales executive, calling on customers in Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and California; and John R. B. Cudahy, CAS, who will join the promotional sales team as the Northeast sales executive, calling…
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Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, has acquired Winter People Image Marketing, with locations in Freeport and Falmouth, Maine. The company will operate as a division of Geiger. Clay Bouton, senior vice president of sales, will remain as a key contact with the company. A…
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HUB Promotional Group, Braintree, Mass., announced the addition of Gerard Schifano as Northeast territory manager. The promotional products industry veteran joined HUB Promotional Group’s HUB Pen Company as a multi-line factory representative in 2015, representing the company in New Jersey, Southern New York and New York City. Gerard had…
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The Vernon Company, Newton, Iowa, recognized Brooklyn Center, Minnesota-based Showdown Displays with the 2018 Supplier of the Year Award during the company’s annual National Sales Meeting in April at The Paradise Pointe Resort in San Diego, Calif. Shari Garvalis, national account manager for Showdown Displays, accepted the prestigious award for the second year…
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Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, Woodridge, Ill., announced that it has been recognized for the Specialty Graphics Imaging Association (SGIA) 2019 Sustainable Business Award. The Sustainable Business Award spotlights companies that have implemented projects to improve employee safety and health, reduce environmental impact, or improved business efficiency. Orbus was recognized specifically for its reduced environmental…
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EMT, Indianapolis, has announced that its PROMO AF campaign has raised $1,400 in proceeds for the National Kidney Foundation. Funds were raised through the sale of swag boxes containing PROMO AF hats, patches and Phone Loops, along with a matching donation from EMT. “We are overjoyed that we were able to harness the power of…
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Polyconcept North America (PCNA), Pittsburgh, announced it has hired Liz Haesler as global chief merchandising officer (CMO). In the role, Haesler will oversee product and category strategy for Polyconcept’s hard goods division, including the Leed’s, Bullet and Journalbooks brands. As CMO, Haesler will lead PCNA’s overall strategy and implementation for product development, category management, pricing,…
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The Magnet Group, Washington, Mo., announced two additions to the company: Andre Harris as social media director and Kim Schroeder as art director. Harris has been an integral part of The Magnet Group design department for more than 15 years. His most recent position was art director of catalogs.…
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