If you have been in our industry longer than 10 years, you will probably agree that we have seen significant changes in the way we service our clients. The two most significant changes have been with communications and the “reactive” nature to our sales process today.
Read MoreHow Does Your Yellow Page Ad Look?
Recently, I’ve had some Yellow Page directories drop onto my driveway in a plastic bag. Years ago, I used to look forward to seeing these and checking out what my competitors were doing. Now, the book goes immediately into the recycle container.
Read MoreBlueline/Rediform to Acquire SunGraphix from Geiger
As first reported Wednesday by Promo Marketing, office supply company Blueline/Rediform Inc. will acquire the SunGraphix line of diaries, planners and journals from top 50 promotional products distributor Geiger.
Read MoreAlliance Rubber Company Celebrates 90th Anniversary
Alliance Rubber Company, the company behind supplier Ad Bands located in Hot Springs, Ariz., announced today that the company is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2013.
Read MoreRegistration for the 2013 SAAC Show Now Open
The Specialty Advertising Association of California (SAAC), the Southern California region’s nonprofit association, has opened registration for The 2013 SAAC Show, running August 7 and 8 in Long Beach, Calif.
Read MoreVisstun, Digispec and CounterPoint Welcome New Director of Key Accounts
The Visstun, Digispec and CounterPoint family of companies, located in Las Vegas, announced the return of Michelle Gulli as the new director of key accounts. “We are excited to welcome Michelle back to our company,” said Paula Piano, director of sales and marketing. “Michelle brings with her a knowledge and familiarity with our brands and the industry that will greatly benefit our customers.”
Read MoreStarline USA Announces Changes to Northeast Representation
Starline USA has recently redistributed its sales representation for the Northeast territory. The company will continue to provide quality support and service for all of distributor’s promotional selling needs with the following sales reps.
Read MoreCrown Products Announces New Factory Sales Representative Lara Gryder
Crown Products recently announced the addition of a new factory sales representative, Lara Gryder. She will be based in Houston and responsible for sales in South Texas and Louisiana.
“We are pleased to have Lara as a part of the Crown team,” said Jay Paparone, director of sales at Crown Products. “She brings with her 15 years of industry-specific distributor sales experience and we are anxious to apply her skills to Crown.”
Read MoreKodak and Lenders Finalize Terms of Interim and Exit Financing
Kodak has reached an agreement with the Steering Committee of the Second Lien Noteholders to amend the terms for the previously announced interim and exit financing package. The amendments provide Kodak with additional flexibility to successfully execute its reorganization objectives and emerge from Chapter 11 in mid-2013.
Read MoreBreaking: Blueline/Rediform to Acquire SunGraphix
Harolde Savoy, CEO of Dominion Blueline Inc. and Rediform Inc., and Gene Geiger, CEO of Geiger and SunGraphix, jointly announced today an agreement for the Blueline/Rediform group to acquire SunGraphix and its iconic diary, planner, and journals collections. The closing will take place on Friday, March 29, and a detailed transition plan will be announced shortly in order to assure a smooth transition of all customer orders.
Top 50 distributor Geiger announced it was closing its printing and manufacturing business, which includes the SunGraphix line as well as the Farmers’ Almanac, in January 2013. The company pledged at that time to find a home for its SunGraphix products, and in February sold its Sullivan Daily Date calendar and 12-sheet calendar pad collections to Warwick Publishing Company.
Blueline/Rediform will acquire the remainder of the SunGraphix line, which includes diary, journal and planner collection. The company, which has had close to 100 years of experience in the retail office product market, produces more than 1,200 items made from eco-friendly processes and materials.
Check back with Promo Marketing Headlines tomorrow for more information on the SunGraphix acquisition.
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