California is known for many things, from its stunning scenery to the nearly year-round sunshine and the glitter of Hollywood. The West Coast landscape is a magnet for successful ventures and that includes ETS Express Inc. Located in Oxnard not far from the Pacific Ocean, ETS has grabbed the attention of drinkware distributors as a result of installing a new CP100 digital cylindrical printer from INX International Ink Co.
Read MorePacific Western Sales, a supplier located in Brea, Calif., announced Michelle Hirn as the company’s new Western region account executive covering California, Central and Northern Nevada, and Wyoming.
Read MoreBoundless Network, a top 50 promotional products distributor based in Austin, Texas, has announced a partnership with California based JAMS, further expanding the Boundless Network footprint in the West Coast market. JAMS, a $7 million distributorship, services the casino and gaming industry.
Read MoreLast week, Hawaii became the first state to ban the use of plastic bags by retailers. Honolulu County became the fourth and final county in the state to issue a ban on the disposable bags when Mayor Peter Carlisle signed the measure on Thursday, May 17.
Read MoreLos Angeles County’s ban on single-use plastic bags is being challenged by one of the industry’s largest manufacturers. Hilex Poly Co. LLC has appealed last month’s Los Angeles Superior Court ruling that upheld the ban and maintained that it does not violate California law.
Read MoreYou get a call one morning from a marketing manager referred to you by one of your customers. She desperately needs 7,500 tote bags for an event the following week and wants to know if you can deliver.
Read MoreThere was a great deal of excitement as 4over Inc. displayed a truly diverse selection of products at the Graphics of the Americas 2012 (GOA), in Miami Beach, Fla.
Read MoreSan Francisco’s plastic bag ban has been expanded to include all retail businesses. The use of promotional tote bags is being encouraged by the mayor and chamber of commerce, giving distributors a foot in the door with the city’s retailers.
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California Innovations, a Toronto-based manufacturer of coolers, tote bags and drinkware, in conjunction with the CPSC, has issued a voluntary recall of two of its insulated food bags. According to the CPSC, the “Cryofreeze” freezer gel packs included in the bags can leak chemicals when damaged that are potentially poisonous when ingested.
Read MoreStarline USA Inc. hosted its annual sales meeting on December 9 and recognized individuals for exceeding expectations through-out the year. This was achieved by growth as well as feedback from our partner distributors.
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