Paterson, New Jersey-based Colter & Peterson, North America’s only distributor for the complete line of Wohlenberg perfect binders, completed installation of a Wohlenberg City 5000 perfect binder for Seattle-based SanMar Corporation, the largest apparel and accessory supplier in the U.S. for the imprintables industry in the company’s Issaquah, Wash. facility. “This is a big upgrade compared to the system SanMar had in terms of speed, quality and binding,” said Tom Welby, vice president of perfect binder products for Colter & Peterson. According to Mark Suda, production supervisor for SanMar’s catalog printing department, the new arrival will increase productivity. “We’re excited about adding the perfect
Read MoreCMC Golf Acquires Pinecrest Mills
Scottsdale, Arizona-based CMC Golf announced the acquisition of Pinecrest Mills, a renowned manufacturer of woven, environmentally friendly towels based in Poway, Calif. The consolidation marks the beginning of CMC Golf’s plan for global expansion throughout the custom accessory market. Named by PGA Magazine as the top supplier of player gifts and accessories in multiple categories, CMC Golf has been a preferred accessory supplier for more than 20 years. In the interest of serving customers’ needs, Pinecrest Mills will continue to operate as an independent company under the CMC Golf umbrella. CMC Golf plans to utilize both companies’ sales teams to expand services and product
Read MoreThe End of Paper or Plastic?
I think supermarket vocabulary is about to change. As plastic grocery bags look to be heading the way of the dodo, the age-old question of paper or plastic my not be relevant in the not-so-distant future. I say this for many reasons, both societal and personal. Firstly, a string of cities and even entire countries have moved to ban the unbiodegradable petro-chemical sacks that have a tendency to not only end up as unsightly litter, but to also clog up drainage and sewage systems. Secondly, many companies have started to produce some quality, green alternatives, which, citing the laws of supply and demand, indicates
Read MoreSay A Little Prayer
Today’s installment has nothing to do with promotional products. In fact, it’s not even my typical, lighthearted fare.
I’ve been on CNN.com numerous times throughout the day, following the breaking news of the earthquake in China. I simply have no words to describe how staggered I am by the amount of destruction Mother Nature can cause. They are reporting more than 8,500 lost lives.
8,500 people.
And all this in the wake of the recent disaster in Myanmar. The toll there keeps rising, but at this point, it’s way beyond normal human comprehension. My brain is literally shutting down at the sheer
Rocky Road
Astronomical gas prices. Food shortages. Global warming. It’s feeling a little apocalyptic out here, no?
In case you happen to have missed the news, are evading the stock market or avoiding all human contact—there’s this economy thing going on right now and people are kind of freaking out.
The possible imminency of a recession is palpably affecting the retail sector, according to the Women’s Wear Daily Web site, WWD.com.
Obviously, the real question is how/if it will affect the wearables contingent of the ad specialties industry. I think we’re all fairly confident the T-shirt will remain a sound investment. However, does a slowdown
$200 a Barrel Oil
Light, sweet crude. This market term for oil is somehow endearing, hearkening back to a time when Hollywood glorified oil men. Wildcatters striking it rich and Jed Clampett moving his family to Beverly … Hills, that is. There was an everyman’s face put to the image of oil wealth.
Oh, how times have changed.
As of today, oil has peaked to an all-time high of more than $122 dollars a barrel as worried traders start buying on what they think the future will hold, whether it be increased demand (see China and India) or decreased supply (see OPEC). And as
Jellinek Joins PromoCard as Director of Business Development
Dan Jellinek has joined Miami-based PromoCard Services as director of business development. In this role he will be responsible for leading the company’s marketing department, managing the sales force and maintaining relationships with national accounts. Prior to joining the company, Jellinek was executive vice president for Corplogoware of Alpharetta, Ga. “Servicing distributors for the past six years at [Corplogoware] has given me the insight to truly understand their needs,” commented Jellinek. “I could not be happier about joining PromoCard Services and look forward to putting this knowledge to good use as a supplier.” “Dan brings a tremendous amount of energy and passion for the
Read MoreEnnis Adds Magnetic Paper Capabilities
Midlothian, Texas-based Ennis Inc. announced its Wolfe City, Texas facility now has the capability of printing on Magnecote—a magnetic paper that can be perforated, die-cut, laminated and can bend, tear, fold and roll. Magnecote is a cost-effective way to produce a magnetic product. It is lighter than traditional magnets, which creates immense savings for direct mail and shipping purposes. Magnecote can be used in nearly every way paper is used, including direct mail, advertisements and picture frames. Magnecote is as durable as a magnet, but as versatile as paper. Chuck Hester, general manager of the company’s Wolfe City location said, “Printing on Magnecote gives
Read MoreS&S Activewear Celebrates 20 Years with Open House
On April 25, S&S Activewear, a leading distributor of imprintable sportswear, celebrated its 10th annual open house with approximately 1,950 guests at its headquarters in Bolingbrook, Ill. In addition to thanking all customers and vendor partners, S&S Activewear used this year’s open house to commemorate its 20th year in business with special anniversary promotions and giveaways. The event also offered guests the opportunity to see firsthand the company’s new products for 2008, meet employees and talk directly with manufacturers in a trade-show format featuring 38 booths—a record number of participants for the event. According to Margaret Crow, marketing director for S&S Activewear, the continued
Read MorePro Towels Etc. Begins Distribution of the Cutter & Buck Golf Towels
Pittsburgh-based Pro Towels Etc. announced it will begin to distribute the Cutter & Buck golf towel collection under a new license for the promotional products industry. After announcing the agreement in early January of this year, Dana Zezzo, vice president of sales at Pro Towels Etc. has been presenting the product line to national accounts and at regional trade shows. He said, “The preliminary response in the marketplace has been overwhelmingly positive as a natural addition to the already established Cutter & Buck offerings. We are excited to carry on the Cutter & Buck tradition of quality.” The line offers six styles of premium,
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