With the launch of the company’s 2009 custom catalog program in each of its three divisions, Trevose, Pennsylvania-based BroderBros. Co. introduced a new support system that allows distributors to sell more efficiently to end-users. The Broder division catalog will feature more than 400 pages of content and 30 brands, including five new brand offerings. The Alpha division catalog will contain more than 350 pages of items and 20 brands, with four new brand offerings. Both catalogs, as well as the NES division catalog, offer four covers for distributors to choose from. BroderBros. is also offering free 2009 brand catalogs—smaller, focused catalogs that feature suggested retail
Read MoreBrand Fuel Turns 10
Morrisville, North Carolina and Norfolk, Virginia-based promotional products agency Brand Fuel Promotions marked its 10th year in business. The company, initially called Clockwork Advertising, started as a four-person shop when childhood friends Robert Fiveash, now company president, and Danny Rosin, vice president, partnered up in 1998. Rapid growth prompted the addition of a second office in Norfolk, Va. and also a fulfillment center in Durham, N.C. in 2004. Brand Fuel is now a 32-employee, $7 million operation. Brand Fuel attributes 10 years of continued growth to its agency-style approach and strong client relationships. Said Rosin, “We would still be taking messages on pink ‘While
Read MoreAzadi Hired to Help World Emblem Expand in Canada
Miami-based World Emblem International announced it hired a new sales manager, Andrew Azadi, for its Canadian and Northeast American sales territories, including Michigan, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Before coming to World Emblem, Azadi began his career as a broker in the mortgage industry. Azadi attended Florida Atlantic University studying business management. About World Emblem International: World Emblem International Inc. is one of the world’s foremost designers and manufacturers of custom embroidered, screen-printed and sublimated emblems. In addition, World Emblem is a leading manufacturer of custom transfers, direct screen printing, direct embroidery, thermal ID tape, reflective emblems and materials. The also house a full
Read MoreDunbrooke Brings Multiple Reps On Board
Independence, Missouri-based supplier Dunbrooke announced it has named multiple employee to new positions. Each new hire is responsible for both the promotional products and decorating markets and appears listed below: • Andy Bennett of Bennett Sales was named the outside sales representative in Northern Texas and Okla. • Dee Bennett of Bennett Sales was named outside sales representative in Southern Texas • Joe Privitera was named to the inside sales manager position for Va., W. Va., Minn., N.D., S.D., Wyo., Mont., Idaho and Ore. • Shaun Wilson was named outside sales representative for Colo. • Tammy Flippo was named inside sales manager for
Read MoreThree Proforma Owners Debut on Inc’s 5000 List
Cleveland-based Proforma announced three Proforma owners were ranked on Inc. magazine’s top 5,000 fastest growing private businesses. With a combined growth of nearly 250 percent, Proforma Solutions, Proforma Sunshine State and Proforma Albrecht & Co. all made debuts on the list. “The Proforma family is extremely proud to have not one, not two, but three Proforma owners receive this high honor,” say Greg Muzzillo, co-CEO and founder of Proforma. “The impressive growth and success of our members is a testament to Proforma’s innovative business model, which allows each Proforma owner to provide their clients with responsive local service while connecting them with a network
Read MoreMillennium Leather Announces New Charitable Pin Program
Teaneck, New Jersey-based Millennium Leather LLC announced the introduction of the industry’s first leather awareness pin in its 2008 holiday catalog. The company will donate five percent of all pin proceeds to various non profit organizations in the U.S. and Canada for research, awareness and support. The ribbon shaped leather lapel pin is available in four colors—pink, red, yellow and purple. Millennium Leather has selected 20 non-profit organizations whose fundraising efforts are represented by one of the colors, to receive donations. The list includes Susan G. Komen For The Cure, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, amFAR, USO, Autism Society of America Foundation
Read MoreBodek and Rhodes Embraces Global Market with Latin-Inspired Line
This week, Bodek and Rhodes, Philadelphia, one of the leading wholesalers of imprintable activewear, announced it will carry the full line of Cubavera, a brand of Latin-inspired, executive apparel. The camp shirts and polos have an executive tailoring that personifies the corporate market, but also are affordable and functional for the uniform, restaurant and hospitality markets because of the machine-washable fabrications. Additionally, several of Cubavera’s styles and fabrics have a decidedly Cuban flavor and Bodek and Rhodes is proud to recognize and provide for an emerging Hispanic market. “The Latino market is the fastest-growing segment in the United States right now and will
Read MoreTarget Graphics Hosts Annual Employee Recognition Event
Naperville, Illinois-based Target Graphics recently held its annual employee recognition event on the grounds of their Naperville, Ill. facility. More than 50 production employees attended the event that included a barbecue, giveaways and special recognition of top performers. The production staff was recognized for their efforts toward team building over the year with “Yo Lo Pinté” (I Printed This) team shirts. The shirt design depicted the latest first, second & third place award-winning four-color process designs. Pressmen Ernesto Santiago and Hector Rodriguez were recognized for their exemplary work ethic and leadership on the press floor. Target Graphics president Tom Vann is a strong believer
Read MoreGeiger Family Feud?
At Geiger’s annual summer event in the company’s home base of Lewiston, Maine, 14 teams of Geiger associates—more than 70 people—participated in a game of Geiger Family Feud. Questions were based both on company beliefs and a company-wide survey taken the prior week. “Our annual summer event is held in appreciation of the hard work of our associates,” explained Laura Bosse, director of human resources for Geiger. “It provides an opportunity for associates to share a luncheon, to mix and mingle with people from other departments, and most of all, to have some fun,” added Bosse. “Some of the questions related directly to Geiger—an
Read MoreCrystal D Launches New Home Page
St. Paul, Minnesota-based Crystal D, a supplier of corporate recognition awards, announced the launch of its redesigned distributor home page at the end of August. The new page features distributor-friendly information, including: – Why Sell Recognition – How to Sell Recognition – Sales Tools – Educate Your Customers – Distributor Support – Online Catalog In addition, messages and a news section were added. The message center refreshes each time new content is added and updates if a distributor has a message from Crystal D’s Order Tracker program. “Crystal D is thrilled to launch the new home page for distributors,” said Chuck
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