Avenel, New Jersey-based Vantage Apparel, a leading full-service supplier of imprinted apparel, has extended its social-media reach by launching a corporate fan page on Facebook. Located at www.facebook.com/vantageapparel, fans can keep up on the latest company news and interact with members of the Vantage community.
Read MoreQCA Gains Three New Applicants for Accreditation
Overland Park, Kansas-based Design Resources; Lenexa, Kansas-based Gill Studios and Fairfield New Jersey-based Points of Light have applied to participate in the accreditation program developed by the Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), the promotional product industry’s only independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping companies provide safe products.
Read MorePromotional Professionals Pay It Forward Day Names Logo Contest Winner
Last month, Promotional Professionals Pay It Forward Day (PromoProsPIFDay) held a contest to design a logo for its November 6, 2010 event. The goal was a design that incorporated the organization’s mission of bringing all facets of the industry—from suppliers, distributors, service providers and regional, national and international associations—together through volunteerism to build a sense of community within the industry and to make a positive impact in the process.
Read MoreMGI Digital Solutions Creates Opportunity at Ennis
Midlothian, Texas-based print and apparel company Ennis, Inc. has unveiled the acquisition of a Meteor DP60 Pro digital press from MGI Digital Graphic Technology at its Ft. Scott, Kansas plant. The award-winning Meteor DP60 Pro is widely regarded in the industry as the most versatile digital press available.
Read MorePicking a Winner
Crystal D’s Audra Lehnert gives advice on selecting and selling crystal awards for recognition or rewards programs.
Read MoreAmerican Apparel Announces Hiring of Tom Casey as Acting President
Los Angeles-based American Apparel Inc., a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel, announced today that it has appointed Tom Casey as acting president of the company. Following the amendment to American Apparel’s credit agreement with Lion Capital announced
Read MoreLeed’s Launches New Blanket Line
New Kensington, Pennsylvania-based Leed’s, a member of Polyconcept North America, the second largest hard goods supplier within the promotional products industry, has launched a line of decorated blankets that are offered in two to five colors.
Read MoreBroder Bros. Co. Opening New Distribution Center in Denver
Trevose, Pennsylvania-based Broder Bros., Co. has announced that the company will be opening a new distribution center in Denver. The 63,500 sq.-ft. warehouse and showroom will be located at 9931 East 47th Avenue. The opening is scheduled for Oct. 25, 2010 with an accompanying grand opening event being held at the distribution center for customers on Oct. 28, 2010.
Read MoreMagnets USA Wins Top Small Business Awards
Roanoke, Virginia-based Magnets USA announced today it has been named the 2010 Small Business of the Year by The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Development Center.
Read MoreAmerican Solutions for Business Hires VP of Finance
Greg Jensen has been named Vice President of Finance at Glenwood, Minnesota-based American Solutions for Business (ASB). Jensen has held executive positions in manufacturing, retail and service environments and has more than 25 years of experience working with a variety of public and private companies.
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