New Kensington, Pennsylvania-based Leed’s, a member of Polyconcept North America, accepted awards in January from the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), based in Austin, Texas, the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI), based in Trevose, Pa.; and Promotional Products Professionals of Canada (PPPC), based in Saint-Laurent, Québec. In addition, Leed’s received awards from leading distributors Jack Nadel International of Los Angeles, the multilocation PeerNet Group and San Jose, California-based Brandvia. Several sales and service representatives from Leed’s also received honors from distributors and associations.
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Teague To Retire From BIC Graphic USA
After more than 30 years with BIC, Jack Teague, general manager of Clearwater, Florida-based BIC Graphic USA, announced his retirement effective March 1, 2009. Teague will continue to work on special projects related to the graphic business, representing the company at trade shows, industry events and local community organizations through September 2010.
Read MoreRoger Henry, CEO of Staples Promotional Products, To Retire
Staples Promotional Products announced CEO Roger Henry will be retiring at the end of February 2009. Henry has served for more than 28 years at the business (formerly known as American Identity prior to its acquisition by Staples in 2007). He was president since 1995 and CEO since 2003.
Read MorePromotional Specialists Named Distributor of the Year
The Promotional Specialists (TPS) of Ontario, Canada, proudly accepted the award for Distributor of the Year 2007, Central Region at the Promotional Products Professionals of Canada annual expo trade show and awards ceremony in Toronto yesterday. TPS also received two other prestigious Image Awards for outstanding creativity, strategy, execution and results in the categories of: Best Catalogue Program: Silver – For the Royal LePage “Red Market” Best Self Promotion: Silver – for “Promotions That Pop” “We are honoured and humbled to be recognized by our peers. Each of these awards is a testament to the quality of our people, the relationships we
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ACCORDING TO STATISTICS from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, there are 4,388 colleges and universities in the United States. For distributors looking to successfully sell imprinted apparel to this market, there is certainly no shortage of opportunities. The top schools and most recognized names probably have long-standing deals, but what about the 3,500 other schools of which most people have never heard? Each institution has proud students willing to promote their school and school teams on T-shirts, pants, sweatshirts and even underwear. “Students will spend money on anything that has [their school logo] on
Read MoreStormtech Now Available from S&S Activewear
S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., is the exclusive distributor of the Stormtech line of high-performance outerwear in the United States. S&S will carry an initial line of 24 styles, including lightweight microfiber jackets, raincoats, thermal parkas and fleece jackets for both men and women. Based in British Columbia, Canada, Stormtech has manufactured wearables for more than 30 years and is well-known in Canada, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. According to Margaret Crow, marketing director, the line has been widely accepted since it was introduced in January. “Customers have responded enthusiastically to the Stormtech line because it is so versatile and well-made,” said Crow. “The
Read MoreBoardroom Custom Clothing Launches Eco Apparel Line
Boardroom Custom Clothing, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, has launched ecoapparel.ca, one of the first collections of environmentally friendly custom apparel available in Canada and the United States. “We have an opportunity to make a difference to our earth, our employees and our community,” said Mark Trotzuk, president and CEO. Boardroom has been in business for more than 10 years and is an audited socially compliant company and fair trade manufacturer. “We are at the forefront of environmentally friendly fabric engineering and development,” said Trotzuk. “Our 2007 clothing collection minimizes our negative impact on the environment without compromising quality and performance.” ecoapparel.ca’s 2007 collection includes clothing
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