Robert Schwarz, CAS, president of the Montvale, New Jersey-based Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York Inc. (SAAGNY) announced the association’s board of directors has entered into an agreement to have Philadelphia-based Promo Marketing conduct the sales and marketing program for the Promotions East, the Association’s premier trade show conducted in Atlantic City, N.J. each June. “After an extensive search, Promo Marketing was selected to conduct the sales and marketing programs for Promotions East, the largest industry trade show in the East,” Schwarz stated. “We are very excited to have an industry publisher and service provider working with us to market and sell the
Read MoreCrystal D Coordinates Blood Drive
St. Paul, Minnesota-based Crystal D hosted an American Red Cross blood drive on Sept. 11, 2008. Crystal D coordinated the blood drive along with Warners’ Stellian, a local appliance retailer. A total of 24 individuals participated from both organizations. Fourteen Crystal D employees donated blood. During the five-hour event, 24 units of blood were collected—enough blood to save up to 72 lives. “The blood drive is a great part of our community outreach program at Crystal D,” said Bridget Dahlgren, marketing coordinator. “Coordinating this blood drive allowed us to work with companies in our business district and give back to the American
Read MoreHallmark Tributes Helps Businesses Motivate, Communicate and Connect
Kansas City, Missouri-based Hallmark Tributes, a new Hallmark Company, announced it will provide the promotional industry solutions to help businesses connect with employees, clients and vendors. “Today, employers are seeking unique, creative and cost-effective ways to connect with the people who matter most to their business,” said Colleen Finch, general manager for Hallmark Tributes. “With products from Hallmark Tributes, employers can recruit and retain talent, recognize achievements and milestones, reward safety adherence, and congratulate or thank employees for a job well done.” The latest endeavor of Kansas City, Missouri-based Hallmark Cards Inc., Hallmark Tributes combines the greeting card company’s signature consumer products into a
Read MoreNorwood To Relocate Flood-Ravaged Souvenir Writing Instruments Division
Indianapolis-based Norwood Promotional Products announced the company will relocate its Souvenir Writing Instruments operation to its Red Wing, Minn. facility. The Souvenir Writing Instruments facility was catastrophically impacted by the June flood of the Cedar River and has been operating out of the Red Wing site since that time. “Since it was quickly apparent that returning to the Souvenir facility would be a risk—both to the business and the safety of our employees,” explained Paul Lage, president and CEO of Norwood, “we [had] been temporarily operating Souvenir out of Red Wing.” During that time, Norwood conducted an evaluation of available production sites
Read MoreCharles River Partners with The Mountain Fund’s Gear4Good Charitable Program
Medford, Massachusetts-based Charles River Apparel, a supplier of activewear to the promotional products industry, announced its partnership with the charity Gear4Good, a program that reuses donated outdoor gear and apparel. Gear4Good is part of the Albuquerque, New Mexico-based non profit organization The Mountain Fund. The Mountain Fund assists impoverished mountain communities with health care, education and human rights issues around the world. The Mountain Fund’s program Gear4Good collects donated used items such as packs, sleeping bags, boots and outerwear to be reused by trekking porters, search-and-rescue teams and at-risk youth. Charles River Apparel recently donated hundreds of jackets which will be put to good
Read MoreAmerican Express Gift Card Now Offered Through Rymax
Pine Brook, New Jersey-based Rymax Marketing Services Inc. announced the availability of the American Express gift card, becoming the first manufacturer’s representative in the industry to distribute the card. Rymax will distribute the American Express gift card for programs including sales incentive, employee recognition and customer loyalty. The American Express gift card can be redeemed at U.S. retailers and restaurants that accept American Express credit cards. The gift card is available in denominations ranging from $50 to $200 and can be refunded if lost or stolen. “As the manufacturer’s rep for over 150 brands, we provide our clients the power of choice,” said
Read MoreDunbrooke Announces Extended Partnership with Reebok International LTD
Independence, Missouri-based Dunbrooke Apparel Corp. and Reebok International LTD announced the companies have extended their promotional partnership through 2011. Under the terms of the partnership, Dunbrooke will continue to serve as the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of all Reebok branded apparel, headgear and bags for the promotional products industry. Dunbrooke also continues to be the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of all co-branded apparel for the NFL, NBA, and NHL professional sport leagues. About Dunbrooke Apparel: Dunbrooke Apparel Corp is a manufacturer of apparel for American business. Dunbrooke maintains its embroidery and distribution facilities in El Dorado Springs, Miss. For more information on
Read MoreSenator Promotional Group USA Announces Price Commitment to Distributors
Dallas-based Senator Pen and Dart Business Accessories, both Senator Promotional Group USA Inc. brands, announced the divisions commitment to holding catalog prices through the end of 2008. “In this volatile market, costs are literally changing daily,” said Dale Baur, vice president of sales and marketing. “Industry distributors are having to deal with this uncertainty from various sources but we want to reassure them that our prices will not be revised before January 2009. They can rely on Senator Promotional Group’s published pricing through the end of the year Including the important holiday gift season,” concluded Baur. About Senator Promotional Group USA: Senator Promotional Group
Read MoreMagna-Tel Inc. Grows Community Garden
Cape Girardeau, Missouri-based Magna-Tel Inc. announced it has implemented several initiatives to help make its business location more environmentally friendly in 2008.
In May of this year, Magna-Tel and its employees started the Magna-Tel community garden. Magna-Tel provided dirt, seeds, plants and other necessary supplies. Magna-Tel employees donated their time tilling the land, planting, weeding, watering and picking. Magna-Tel hopes to add fruit trees near the garden later this year. To protect the plants from insects, a homemade organic insecticidal soap spray, which is 100 percent environmentally friendly, is used when needed.
In addition, Magna-Tel has an energy task force that continually works on
Safety Dance
If one thing became clear this year regarding product responsibility, it’s there will never be a time when suppliers can sit back and sigh in relief that they’ve finally mastered the safety jive everyone’s been talking about. The reason is simple: just when a company feels it’s got its groove down pat, a few new moves get thrown in, the music falls out of time and toes are inevitably squashed. But the beat goes on. Product-safety education is an ever-evolving quagmire of state and federal legislation, new studies uncovering the next potentially dangerous chemical and pending product recalls. This article is a comprehensive overview
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