St. Louis-based Facilis Group, an alliance-driven provider of Web-based business solutions to the promotional products industry, announced it added CSE Inc. of New Berlin, Wis. to its group of partners. Facilis Group encompasses a national organization under its industry-leading @ease system of Web-based IT and management solutions for promotional services companies. CSE has been in the industry for 27 years and is a part of the Legacy Buying Group. CSE will receive preferred pricing, enhanced supplier services and other benefits. Tom Savio, president of CSE, has built the company into a leading provider of promotional products in the Northern U.S. CSE is a
Read MoreMaple Ridge Farms Moves into New 85,000 Sq. Ft. Facility
Tom Riodan, CEO of Mosinee, Wisconsin-based Maple Ridge Farms announced the company has moved into a newly constructed 85,000 sq. ft. facility. This major expansion and investment in manufacturing, warehouse and office space is located in the Central Wisconsin Business Park, adjacent to their current location at One Park View Circle. “The addition of this new facility will more than triple our existing operational space and allow us to continue to grow our business,” stated Riordan. “It certainly gives us the capacity we need to accommodate large orders, increase our custom order capabilities and increase staffing for all departments as dictated by our continued
Read MoreAmerican Apparel Expands Sustainable Practices
Los Angeles-based American Apparel, a leader in the sustainable garment industry, has joined forces with the Cleaner Cotton Campaign to purchase the largest amount of Cleaner Cotton (also known as B.A.S.I.C. cotton) by a single manufacturer. The Cleaner Cotton Initiative, led by the Sustainable Cotton Project, was created to offer farmers profitable strategies for reducing chemical use in cotton cultivation—tactics that can decrease the use of pesticides by 95 percent. The Cleaner Cotton Campaign has developed a working knowledge of biological techniques that can be effectively and economically applied in California’s farmland. By reducing chemical use on farms, Cleaner Cotton helps keep toxins out
Read MoreR.S. Owens’ President Siegel Presents at 2008 New York Incentives, Rewards and Recognition Show
Chicago-based R.S. Owens announced company president Scott Siegel, MAS, was invited to serve on a panel at the 2008 New York Incentives, Rewards and Recognition Show. Siegel will present his thoughts on the power of recognition, and how recognition award programs can have strong, measurable benefits to any organization. “I have worked in the awards industry most of my life,” said Siegel, “and I have always had an appreciation for the power of recognition, how it can motivate, reward and drive excellent behavior.” “We have been honored to make the Gallup Great Workplace Award for a couple years now,” continued Siegel, “and this
Read MoreApothecary Products Introduces Barg as New President
Burnsville, Minnesota-based Apothecary Products, parent company of API Line and Optico/Karlen, announced Ron Barg has been promoted to the position of president. Previously Barg held the position of chief financial officer. Barg’s understanding of the unique needs of promotional product distributors will ensure the company’s ability to exceed customers’ expectations for many more years. The company feels customers around the globe will continue to receive the world-class customer service they have come to expect with API Line and Optico/Karlen. About Apothecary Products: Founded in 1975, Apothecary Products, is a leader in the consumer health care and pharmacy supply markets with the Ezy Dose,
Read MoreHeritage Sportswear Adds Sales and Marketing Staff
Family-owned Heritage Sportswear Inc., based in Hebron, Ohio, the Midwest’s largest independent distributor of blank apparel and accessories, recently added Michael Sweeney to their sales force, bringing total territory managers to eight. Sweeney has a 22-year history in the promotional products industry, leaving Broder to join Heritage on May 12, 2008. He will provide sales and service to Western Pa. and N.Y., and plans to initiate several efficient and profitable hotel shows throughout his territory in late summer, early fall of 2008. Cindy Sims joined Heritage Sportswear on May 5, 2008 assuming the new role of public relations and promotions manager. Under the
Read MoreThings Continue to Heat Up at Visstun
Las Vegas-based Visstun announced the addition of two sizes of paper hot cups, 17 oz. and 22 oz., to the existing 12 oz. paper cup. The new cup sizes will be available with Visstun’s four-color process and with a 250-piece minimum order. “We believe that a cup, whether it is reusable plastic or disposable paper, is an excellent vehicle for promotional messages,” said company president Ed Hamilton. “So, we are pleased to offer more sizes of our paper hot cups to provide the equivalent quality, four-color process graphics for projects that require a disposable cup,” he concluded. About Visstun: Visstun is a subsidiary
Read MoreMediaTree Welcomes Joliat as Director of Strategic Marketing
Parsippany, New Jersey-based MediaTree, a leading supplier of music download, ringtone and other digital gift card incentives and promotions, welcomed Michael Joliat as its new director of strategic marketing. Joliat comes to the promotional products industry with more than five years of advertising, public relations and marketing experience. Most recently, Joliat was the director of marketing at Select-A-Ticket, one of the most active Broadway and general field ticket brokers in the country. At Select-A-Ticket, Joliat increased online paid search revenue by 76 percent in just two quarters. “Michael’s vast knowledge of pay-per-click marketing, in addition to search engine optimization will prove to be a
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RiverMills Made in USA Fleece endorsed by U.S. Track & Field Champion
RiverMills Outfitters, manufacturer of Made in USA fleece apparel, is proud to announce the endorsement of Dr. Thomas Fahey, 10-time U.s. Track & Field Senior Discus Throw Champion. Dr. Fahey will be wearing RiverMills R100 microfleece jacket at this year’s National Senior Games where he is going for an unprecedented 11th straight National Seniors Champion title.
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Avenel, New Jersey-based Vantage Apparel hired Brett Garran as the sales representative for Northern N.J. and Western N.Y. Garran
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