Namifiers LLC, Springville, Utah, announced the hire of Greg Thredgold as the company’s new customer service manager.
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Corvest Purchased by Investment Group Siglo Holdings
Largo, Florida-based Corvest, a top-20 promotional products supplier and parent company of Adva-Lite, Toppers and It’s All Greek To Me, today announced it has been purchased by the investors of Siglo Holdings (Siglo).
According to Bernard Findley, chief executive officer of Corvest Acquisition, Inc. (Corvest), “the company will be infused with capital to make immediate purchases to enhance its inventory position. Corvest will also benefit from adding several new categories to its product line, many of which are already being manufactured out of our facility in Mexico.”
Read MoreSBA Proposes Women-Owned Small Business Rule to Expand Access to Federal Contracting Opportunities
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Washington, released a proposed rule aimed at expanding federal contracting opportunities for women-owned small businesses (WOSB). The proposed rule is available for public comment for 60 days.
Read MoreBodek and Rhodes Teams with adidas for Spring Promotion
Bodek and Rhodes, Philadelphia, a leading wholesaler of imprintable activewear, announced its partnership with apparel and accessories manufacturers adidas and TaylorMade for a two-month-long promotion offering $25 Dining Dough certificates to customers for every 12 pieces purchased of the two athletic brands.
Read MoreClean Air Tree Kit Introduced
The World Clean Air Forest Initiative (WCAFI), London, a not-for-profit organization announced it created the Clean Air Tree Kit to get individuals and companies from all walks of life involved in simple, but effective environmentally focused activities.
Read MoreSenator Urges EPA to Restrict Plastics Chemical (AP)
A New York Senator is asking the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) why it did not include Bisphenol-A, the controversial plastic-hardener, on a list of chemicals subject to stricter rules.
Read MoreSpecialty Incentives Purchases L.W. Barrett
Specialty Incentives, Colorado’s largest distributor of promotional products, announced the purchase of selected assets of L.W. Barrett, a Denver-based branded merchandise firm. The move represents Specialty Incentives’ ongoing effort to expand its presence in the region.
Read MoreKodak Design2Launch Solutions Earn Editors’ Pick Award from Consumer Goods Technology
Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) awarded Kodak Design2Launch Solutions with an Editors’ Pick Award in the Annual Readers’ Choice issue. The Rochester, N.Y. company’s Design2Launch Solutions are a comprehensive workflow for global marketing and creative teams.
Read MoreJapanese Retailer Fined $2 million, Banned from Selling Children’s Products in U.S. (Consumer Reports)
Toys Daiso, a huge international retail chain with nine stores on the West Coast, has agreed to pay a $2.05 million fine and to stop importing toys and children’s products into the United States, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Read MoreAvaline Welcomes Reed as National Sales Manager
Avaline, Parsippany, N.J., announced Jeff Reed has been hired as the company’s new national sales manager. Reed brings 23 years of experience in the promotional products industry to his new position.
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