Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), the not-for-profit association based in Irving, Texas, on Tuesday named Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN 3rd District) as the Association’s 2013 Legislator of the Year. The PPAI Legislator of the Year Award recognizes members of Congress who have shown a commitment to small-business interests and success, been willing to meet with industry professionals, and given their support to issues critical to the promotional products industry.
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The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against five corporations with importing hazardous and counterfeit toys. The case marks the first time charges have been brought for violating the Consumer Product Safety and Improvement Act of 2008.
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Pro Towels, the Pittsburgh-based towel supplier, has appointed Ben Norris of Ben Norris Marketing as the new multi-line representative in the Southwest. Norris will represent Pro Towels and its contract decorating division, Superior Decorating, in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
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Rymax Marketing Services and Liquid Image Co. LLC have announced a new exclusive distribution partnership which brings the company’s mountable action cameras and sports equipment into the incentive and premium products channels.
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American Solutions for Business (ASB) recently announced that Financial Supply Inc. (FSI) has joined ASB, effective April 1, 2013. Incorporated in 1974, FSI has been a major supplier to financial institutions and more recently has expanded to several other industries. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
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Hub Pen Company has hired Doug Humberd as business system support analyst. Humberd has more than 19 years of professional experience in I.T. He will assist with training, support, documentation and testing as Hub Pen Company moves to a paperless environment utilizing NetSuite.
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Distributor Staples Promotional Products will invest up to $9 million and add more than 40 jobs over the next five years at its Overland Park headquarters, according to the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce.
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Natural Trends, the personal care supplier located in Provo, Utah, has recently renovated the company website.
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Pro Towels, the towel supplier headquartered in Pittsburgh, has appointed Melissa Humphries as the customer service representative for the East Coast division of Superior Decorating.
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Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), the promotional product industry’s not-for-profit association, will hold its fourth annual Legislation Education and Action Day (L.E.A.D.) this Wednesday and Thursday, April 10 and 11.
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