According to the 2010 Holiday Business Gift Survey conducted by Dodgeville, Wisconsin-based Lands’ End Business Outfitters, more than 54 percent of employers are planning on buying a gift on behalf of their organization–and 58 percent of employees and business partners are looking forward to it.
Read MoreProforma Announces Record Breaking Numbers for 3rd Quarter Distributors
Cleveland-based Proforma is pleased to announce positive third quarter results. The company set a new record for the number of quarterly orders/billings at 110,060. In addition, Proforma generated nearly $84 million in system-wide sales, a 15 percent increase over 3Q 2009 and most notably a 10 percent increase over 3Q 2008.
Read MoreHub Pen Hires Schaefer as New Multiline Rep
Braintree, Massachusetts-based Hub Pen Company has hired Scott Schaefer of Canandaigua, New York-based SS Enterprises, Inc. to represent the company in Upstate New York and Western Pennsylvania. A 12-year industry veteran, Schaefer founded SS Enterprises in 1998.
Read MoreStarline USA Selected Finalist for Web Award Competition
Grand Island, New York-based Starline USA Inc. announced it has been chosen as a finalist at the 2011 PPAI Web Award competition sponsored by Irving, Texas-based Promotional Products Association International (PPAI).
Read MoreBullet Launches Two New Products
Miami-based Bullet, a member of Polyconcept North America, the second largest hard goods supplier within the promotional products industry, has added a plastic tumbler and a collapsible vase to its line of products. The Sizzle Tumbler with Straw is available in eight translucent colors, and the Fiore Vase is clear with the choice of seven base accent colors.
Read MoreLeed’s November Launch Previews New 2011 Products
New Kensington, Pennsylvania-based Leed’s, a member of Polyconcept North America, the second largest hard goods supplier within the promotional products industry, added 17 new products in drinkware, metal pens and High Sierra business cases with its November product launch.
Read More3M Automates Visual Attention Service, Adds iPhone Application
St. Paul, Minnesota-based 3M has added automatic face and text detection to its Visual Attention Service, a web-based scanning tool that digitally evaluates the impact of creative and graphic designs.
Read MoreCoronado Binding Systems Hires Fitzgerald as Account Executive
Olathe, Kansas-based Coronado Binding Systems hired Patrick Fitzgerald as an account executive in the Kansas City metro area. Fitzgerald will service existing client groups and expand product lines within current clients. He will also focus on new business development.
Read More2011 Marks 30th Anniversary of Iconic BIC Round Stic Pen
Starting in 2011, Clearwater, Florida-based BIC Graphic North America will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the introduction of the BIC Round Stic with a year-long calendar of promotions and events surrounding the iconic pen.
Read MorePresident Signs America Recycles Day Proclamation
On November 15, America Recycles Day, President Obama signed a proclamation celebrating the strides the country has made in recycling generally, while also highlighting the need for greater attention to addressing electronic waste (e-waste).
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