Allied Printing Company, Ferndale, Mich., has welcomed 30-year industry veteran Michael Gonte as production planner for its Ferndale print production and direct mail operations. Gonte comes to Allied with three decades of experience in the industry, most recently supporting and perfecting operations at EGT Printing Solutions.
Read MorePromotional products supplier 4imprint on July 31 released its half-year financial results for the period ended 29 June 2013. The company reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 14 percent, from approximately $135.55 million (£88.36 million) in H1 2012 to approximately $154.60 million (£100.78 million) in 2013, with 67 percent growth in pre-tax profits.
Read MoreThe 2013 SAAC Show begins this Wednesday, August 7. The show runs from August 7 to 8, and is put on and organized by the Specialty Advertising Association of California (SAAC). Many new features and events have been added this year, including a $12,500 prize giveaway and new food vendors like In-N-Out Burger and
Read MoreBIC Group, parent company to BIC Advertising & Promotional Products, reported its 2013 second quarter and first half results this week. The group as a whole reported sales of approximately $1.243 billion (937.5 million euros) for the six month period, up 2.2 percent on a comparative basis from same period in 2012. Net sales for the quarter were up 4.1 percent on a comparative basis at $675.2 million (508.9 million euros).
Read MoreInnerWorkings Inc., a leading provider of global print management solutions based in Chicago, has acquired EYELEVEL, a leading global provider of permanent retail displays and store fixtures.
Read MoreiPROMOTEu announced that it will be hosting its sixth annual “Supplier Palooza” during The SAAC Show in Long Beach. “Supplier Palooza” will take place on Wednesday, August 7, from 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. at The Auld Dubliner which is located across the street from the Long Beach Convention Center.
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Check out the GrabOpener, a one-of-a-kind bottle opener just begging to become a promotional product.
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You’re not still asking why or whether you need to have a social media presence, are you? You need a social media presence because that’s where your new customers are and it’s how they will find you, trust you and try you.
Read MoreStandard Register, Dayton, Ohio, announced today that it has acquired top 50 distributor WorkflowOne in a transaction valued at $218 million, financed by assuming $210 million of long-term debt and the issuance of warrants with an estimated value of $8 million.
“This strategic combination brings together two companies with highly complementary business and market presence to create a leading player in workflow, communications and analytics,” said Joseph P. Morgan, Jr., president and CEO of Standard Register. “The acquisition of WorkflowOne increases our customer base and incremental growth opportunities. It also provides new markets and capabilities in retail and promotional products and cross-selling opportunities. And, importantly, we are acquiring a significant pool of talented people with expertise in our industry and markets.”
WorkflowOne, also based in Dayton, ranked number 10 on Promo Marketing’s list of the Top 50 Distributors of 2013. The company reported promotional product sales of $101 million and total sales over $460 million.
Check back with Promo Marketing Headlines this afternoon for more information on the acquistion.
Read MoreSuppliers The Chest and Astor Chocolate have teamed up to offer distributors a line of premium packages for the 2013 holiday season. This package will feature some of the best selections from Astor Chocolate’s line in personalized premium packages offered by The Chest.
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