TAPPI recently announced that Steven J. Shifman, president and CEO of Michelman Inc., has been elected to serve on the 2012-2014 TAPPI board of directors. Shifman will begin his three-year term in March 2012.
Read MorePro Towels Etc. Hires West Coast Territory Manager
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based supplier, Pro Towels Etc. has appointed Steve Klein as the new West Coast territory manager.
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Ideas and advice to help you sell the industry’s most popular promo.
Read MoreWhat’s in a Trademark?
That which we call a rose by any other name could still cost you $1.6 billion.
Read MoreThe Golden Sample: Why Testing Alone Isn’t Enough
Requesting product safety testing results from the factory about the specific item it is making for you is a natural first step. Seems easy enough, right?
Read MoreVisstun and Digispec Promote Robin Fink to Sales Director
Suppliers Visstun and Digispec, headquartered in Las Vegas, have promoted Robin Fink from sales manager to sales director.
Read MoreGildan Announces First Quarter 2012 Results, Reports Second Quarterly Loss in Company History
Gildan Activewear revealed Wednesday that the company had a net loss of $46.1 million for the first quarter of 2012. The drop, which was anticipated in last year’s fourth-quarter announcement, is only the second quarterly loss since the company went public and began reporting results in 2012.
Read MoreThe Flesh Company Announces iPad Contest
The Flesh Company has announced a new contest running between Feb. 6 and March 30, 2012 where distributors can be entered to win a new iPad. During the two month contest, any quote with a value over $1,500 will be entered in the contest.
Read MoreAlibaba Halts Trading Following Yahoo Shakeup, Prepares “Price Sensitive” Statement
Alibaba Group suspending trading of the company’s shares in Hong Kong yesterday. In a filing with the Hong Kong stock exchange, the company said it was halting trading in anticipation of a “potentially price sensitive” statement to be issued soon.
Read MoreKodak Shutters Camera Business, Focuses on Print
Kodak announced today that it will no longer operate in the digital camera business. The company stated it will begin to refocus its business toward photo and desktop printing, as well as licensing its brand and patents to other manufacturers.
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