The PPAI Expo, one of the industry’s largest trade shows, begins today. Click through for important information on exhibitors, education and events.
Read MorePPAI Launches ‘Product Safety Aware’ Education Program
Today at the PPAI Expo, PPAI announced a new product safety program aimed at increasing education for suppliers and distributors. The program will require member companies to complete a minimum of four hours of product safety education in order to gain access to the PPAI marketplace.
Read MorePrime Line Acquires R.O.I. Line by Source Abroad and Get It Global
Prime Line, the supplier based in Bridgeport, Conn., announced today two major acquisitions of established factory direct sourcing lines—R.O.I. Line by Source Abroad and Get It Global—in separate, simultaneous transactions.
Read MoreMohawk Plans Major Business Expansion
Mohawk, Cohoes, N.Y., aims to grow its business and enhance its operation schedule this year. In the midst of hiring up to 100 full-time employees, Mohawk will invest millions of dollars in upgrading equipment and expanding envelope output at its converting center in Ashtabula, Ohio.
Read MoreGill Hires New Field Sales Managers
Gill Studios has announced the addition of two new field sales managers to the company’s sales team. Alicia Dierking joins Gill as our greater Texas field sales manager and Melissa Casey is our greater New York and New Jersey field sales manager. Field sales managers reside within their territory to provide a hands-on personalized sales support that helps build a growing partnership with the distributor.
Read MorePM Video Battle: SnugZ USA’s Lanyards versus Hasseman Marketing’s Ninjas
Who will be victorious? SnugZ USA’s lanyard- and dance-infused video faces off against Hasseman Marketing & Communications’ ninja army.
Read MoreThe Big Show
PPAI Expo 2014 starts next week. What are your hopes for the show and for the new year?
Read MorePromotional Product Trends for 2014
For this post, I went straight to the source: some of our QCA colleagues for their thoughts and predictions on what’s hot for their clients in the coming year.
Read MoreWhat Can We Learn from Ketchup?
Anticipation …
At the risk of dating myself, when I think of the word anticipation, my thoughts drift toward the classic Heinz Ketchup commercial. This commercial with a Carly Simon song as a music backdrop, speaks to the anticipation of thick, rich, Heinz Ketchup as it slowly drips from the bottle.
Read Morealphabroder Announces Acquisition of Ash City Worldwide
alphabroder, the Trevose, Pennsylvania-based apparel supplier and highest-ranked company on Promo Marketing’s 2013 Top Suppliers list, announced today the acquisition of Ash City Worldwide, one of North America’s leading promotional apparel manufacturers and suppliers.
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