Last week, Inc. published its annual Inc. 5000 list, a list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. As we have reported in previous years, a number of industry suppliers and distributors made the ranks. This year, we counted 42 promotional products companies among the 5,000.
Read MoreBIC Graphic Launches New Barware Collection
BIC Graphic, Clearwater, Fla., has announced its new barware category, with two launches—the PubWARE brand and Stainless collections.
Read MorePPAI Names Steve Slagle 2016 Hall of Fame Inductee
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, announced on Aug. 12, during its North American Leadership Conference in Nashville, it will induct Steve Slagle, CAE, former president and CEO of PPAI, into its Hall of Fame.
Read MoreEK Ekcessories Receives Apple License for Compatibility
EK Ekcessories, Logan, Utah, announced that Apple Inc. has granted a compatibility license for use of the iPhone, iPod and iPad icons for the iCat line of lanyards and leashes.
Read MoreBruce Kolbrener Joins Quinn Flags as Vice President of Sales
Quinn Flags, Hanover, Pa., has hired Bruce Kolbrener as vice president of sales. Kolbrener, formerly with Annin Flagmakers, is a 20-year veteran in the industry and will manage Quinn Flags’ outside sales team and industry tradeshows, and streamline the order process.
Read MoreHow The Tianjin Explosion Affects U.S. Manufacturing, Shipping
The Aug. 12 explosion in the port city of Tianjin, China, has affected American manufacturing and shipping.
Read MoreBodek and Rhodes Wins AIA’s Velocity Award for 2015
Bodek and Rhodes, Philadelphia, has been named 2015’s Velocity Award winner for “Most Innovative & Effective Promotions” by AIA.
Read MoreAmerican Solutions for Business Names VP of Business Development
William Johnson was recently named vice president of business development for American Solutions for Business (ASB), Glenwood, Minn. After joining the company in 2012, Johnson had been serving as the vice president of supply chain management.
Read MorePPAI Announces 2016 Distinguished Service Award Recipients
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, announced the recipients of the 2016 PPAI Distinguished Service Award during its North American Leadership Conference in Nashville Monday.
Read MoreDo You Want That Job?
If you want to become a part of your clients’ team and you want to become more than a vendor, change your approach. Quit being a salesperson and become a key employee.
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