Mohawk, Cohoes, N.Y., announced a partnership with Metapaper, based in Stuttgart, Germany, to support sales for Mohawk‘s Continental European operations.
Read MoreBoxercraft to Sponsor Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer
Boxercraft Inc., Atlanta, announced it will sponsor the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer, held Oct. 11-12, 2014. To show its support, the company will donate a portion of October sales of its special-edition Pom Pom Pullover to It’s the Journey Inc., producer of the walk. The women’s tops are available for a limited time in black, white and fuchsia.
Read MoreChocolate Prices Could Rise as Result of Ebola
The Ebola outbreak in Africa could have an effect on the price of chocolate. Distributors may notice a spike in prices for edible gifts during holiday season.
Read MoreCharles River Apparel Adds Three Sales Representatives
Charles River Apparel, Sharon, Mass., a manufacturer of outerwear and performance apparel, recently announced new members to its sales team. The company has added three outside sales representatives to handle growing accounts in Texas, Oklahoma, and western New York and Pennsylvania.
Read MoreVictorinox Swiss Army Names Andrew Spellman Vice President of Corporate Channels
Victorinox Swiss Army, Monroe, Conn., has appointed Andrew Spellman as vice president of corporate channels. Spellman, former vice president of sales, corporate and commercial markets for St. Louis-based TRG Group, joined Victorinox Swiss Army when it acquired TRG Group Aug. 1, 2014.
Read MoreUSPS Won’t Raise First Class Mail Rates in January
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) last week said it would not raise prices for its market-dominant mail class—which includes first class and standard mail—at the start of the new year. According to EcommerceBytes, the Postal Regulatory Commission had approved a rate increase of up to 4.3 percent, but the Postal Service Governors decided against it.
Read MoreShowdown Displays Receives Two Awards from Minnesota Business Magazine
Showdown Displays, Minneapolis, announced that it has received two awards from Minnesota Business Magazine. Each year, the magazine holds an event to recognize people and companies that make strides in Minnesota’s manufacturing industry. Showdown Displays was awarded in two categories: Manufacturer of the Year and Executive of the Year.
Read MoreYes, We Should Be Scared About Bad USB Drives
Due to recent USB exploits available online (although not yet proven to cause any damage), sales of USB drives in the promotional products industry could take a hit. It is too soon to say how big of a hit, but it could be enormous if a serious USB attack occurs.
Read MoreThe Dash Between Two Dates
Let’s face it. We’re all busier than ever. Most of the busyness is dashing—dashing here, dashing there. Sadly, many people’s lives will be summed up by a dash.
Read MoreEnnis Inc. Acquires Hoosier Data Forms
Ennis Inc. announced today the acquisition of Hoosier Data Forms in Indianapolis. Production will be consolidated into one facility in Indianapolis.
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