SanMar Corporation, a leading supplier of imprintable apparel and accessories announced it will be the sole supplier of OGIO and gain exclusive distribution of all 54 OGIO products available in the promotional products industry.
Read MoreNoteworthy Enhances Digital Print Offering
Amsterdam, New York-based Noteworthy announced it has improved its digital print offering. “We spent over a year collaborating with a team of engineers to make this happen, and after launching our digital print offering, we kept working to make it even better,” said Anthony Constantino, vice president of operations at Noteworthy. “This year we made more improvements that will accelerate the switch to digital printing within our industry.”
Read MoreNEPPA Honors Hub Pen
The New England Promotional Products Association (NEPPA) of Manchester, N.H. has recognized Hub Pen of Braintree, Mass. with its 2008 Best Customer Service award. The award was presented to Michael Fleming of Hub Pen during NEPPA’s annual Holiday Extravaganza aboard the cruise ship Boston Odyssey. “It was a great evening,” said Fleming. “Our customer service group works so hard all year. It was an opportunity for them to receive some well-deserved applause.”
Read MorePro Towels Etc. Adds Three-Day ProShip Service
Pittsburgh-based Pro Towels Etc. announced the launch of the company’s new three-day rush production service called ProShip—an industry first in the towel category. With decorated towel products typically having a seven- to 10-day production, the ProShip service will allow the company’s customers to consider towel products available at a faster-than-expected turnaround time. The ProShip pricing option is listed on more than 200 items in the 2009 Pro Towels Etc. Catalog. “With the economic uncertainty that we are facing, we sought to set ourselves apart in 2009 by showing our commitment to servicing our customers in a way that better matches their fast paced day-to-day
Read MoreBodek and Rhodes Declares Commitment to Social Responsibility
Philadelphia-based Bodek and Rhodes, a wholesaler of imprintable activewear, recently restated its commitment to social responsibility with a Public Declaration of Responsibility. In this document, Bodek and Rhodes pledges that it “aspires to be a leader in social accountability within the wholesale apparel industry by promoting a positive culture with respect to human rights and the continuous improvement of working conditions.” To that end, the company outlined a number of worker-friendly policies, including ensuring all its business partners abide by safe and fair labor practices. All garment manufacturers of their private label, UltraClub, are currently certified by the Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production (WRAP) organization—an
Read MoreBreaking News: Industry Leaders Create Quality Certification Alliance
Key leaders in the promotional products industry today announced the formation of the Quality Certification Alliance, LLC (QCA), an independent, nongovernmental organization dedicated to elevating the standard in providing consistently safe, high quality, socially compliant and environmentally conscientious merchandise to Fortune 500 companies and small businesses. Executives from the organization’s founding companies officially launched QCA today at the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) Expo in Las Vegas. The QCA certification process assures merchandise manufactured, imprinted and imported by member companies conforms to established domestic and international product laws, regulations and standards. QCA has garnered wide support from numerous suppliers and distributors, including Avaline; Barton
Read MoreAxis Promotions Acquires Warjo Promotions
New York-based Axis Promotions announced the acquisition of long-time New York City distributor Warjo Promotions, Inc. “We are very excited that Warjo has decided to join the Axis team as both companies operate with the same focus on high levels of customer service and creativity,” said Larry Cohen, president of Axis Promotions. “Warjo has a good reputation and successful track-record in the industry and I look forward to the growth potential and future success of our two companies coming together,” Cohen concluded. Joe Carey, vice president at Warjo Promotions added, “We had been looking for the right fit for a while and
Read MoreS&S Activewear and Anvil Knitwear Announce GoGreen Giveaway
Bolingbrook, Illinois-based S&S Activewear, a national distributor of imprintable sportswear, and Anvil Knitwear, Inc., a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of activewear, announced the companies’ GoGreen Giveaway which will debut during various January promotional product trade shows. “We wanted to do a promotion that will communicate our corporate commitment to the environment and help two really lucky customers go green,” said Kristine Naylor, director of marketing at Anvil Knitwear. “As a full-line wholesaler who inventories every style, every size and every color of our product line, S&S Activewear is a great partner for this campaign.” The GoGreen grand prize is a Smart Car. Protecting
Read MoreAIA Unveils Sales and Marketing Program—SOAR
Neenah, Wisconsin-based Adventures in Advertising (AIA) unveiled its new proprietary sales and marketing program, SOAR—Segmentation, Organization, Auto-pilot marketing and Replenishment—which the company believes provides a systematic approach of integrated and informational marketing techniques and tools. SOAR components include: Account profiling/segmentation and programs to address all constituents New CRM program Enhanced multilevel and multichannel marketing offerings New prospecting, retention and referral programs Further, AIA believes the components within the SOAR program are applicable regardless of the economic environment and are especially effective in today’s challenging times. “While some companies are cutting back in this challenging economy, it is exciting that Adventures In Advertising is
Read MoreAntigua Group Announces 30 Year Anniversary
The Antigua Group Inc., based in Peoria, Ariz., one of the nation’s leading designers and marketers of men’s, women’s and children’s lifestyle apparel and accessories announced the company is celebrating 30 years of business. 2009 marks Antigua Group’s 30th Anniversary serving the apparel and accessory needs of the golf, licensed sports and corporate apparel industries. From humble beginnings in a Scottsdale, Ariz. warehouse, housing one embroidery machine and a small inventory, Antigua Group now utilizes 135,000 sq. ft., 42 embroidery machines with a digitizing center, a complete design/development department and an extensive customer service department. Antigua Group is proud to employ 240 associates,
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