CounterPoint released its newest product for the Precision Molded line. Both Vynex and Krystex Precision Molded counter mats are now available in 1/8″ DuraTec backing. The new thickness expands this line of virtually indestructible counter mats made with molded edges that are waterproof and airtight.
Read MoreBIC Group Reports First Quarter 2013 Results
BIC Group, parent company to BIC Advertising & Promotional Products, reported its 2013 first quarter results this week. The group as a whole reported sales of approximately $561 million, down 3.7 percent from same period in 2012. The BIC APP division saw net sales decreased 11.9 percent in that period.
Read MorePromoMatting by Americo Names Lynn Cofield National Sales Manager
Americo has promoted Lynn Cofield to national sales manager of the PromoMatting division. Cofield will be working closely with company president David Rones and will lead the sales team and various outside representatives.
Read MoreThe Best and Worst Careers of 2013
CareerCast.com ranked the top 200 U.S. careers based on work environment, median salary, future prospects and stress level. My job made the list at 168. Where did sales positions rank?
Read MoreGood Products… Good Prices!
Recently, I had an “Ah Hah Moment.” Don’t laugh when I tell that I’m just now realizing that at its core, we are an industry that’s based on products and price. …Really?? This revelation came after my wife and I went to a trade show recentl
Read MoreOne of My Team Members Just Put Me in My Place
We’ve all done it. We’ve asked for support or reported a bug to development without enough details to help them and expect them to fix it. Here’s why that doesn’t work, and why it’s similar to a problem distributors face every day.
Read MoreNorwood & BIC Graphic Recognized for Sustainable Business Practices by Earth Charter US
Norwood & BIC Graphic North America’s Tampa facilities were one of 13 outstanding companies recognized for sustainable business practices at the Fifth Annual Earth Charter US (ECUS) Sustainable Business Awards.
Read MoreKodak Announces Reorganization Plan, Expects to Exit Bankruptcy by September
The Eastman Kodak Company revealed its plans to emerge from bankruptcy and refocus its business operations. The company expects to emerge from chapter 11 protection by September and will readjust its business model to concentrate on the commercial print industry.
Read MoreThe Premier Promotional Group Elects New Board Members at 2013 Annual Meeting
The Premier Promotional Group elected three new members to its board of directors during the organization’s Annual Meeting. Sam Sumrall of National Awards, Paula Shulman of Prime Line and Mark Stewart of DLX Industries all joined the group’s board of directors.
Read MoreHALO Branded Solutions Hires Janczkowski as Chief Financial Officer
HALO Branded Solutions, the Top 50 Distributor located in Sterling, Ill., announced the addition of Linda Janczkowski to its senior leadership team as chief financial officer.
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