Wayland, Massachusetts-based iPROMOTEu announced nine promotional products distributors have affiliated with the company this November. Each of these new iPROMOTEu affiliates is an experienced industry sales professional, either having been an existing independent distributor or a successful salesperson working for another distributor. During the first eleven months of 2007, a total of 147 promotional products distributors have affiliated with iPROMOTEu—surpassing last year’s total of 114 new affiliates. The annual sales volume represented by these 147 new iPROMOTEu Affiliates is approximately $30,000,000. Presently, 347 distributors from 42 states (Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia as well) are affiliated with iPROMOTEu.
Read MoreDesignLab Catalog To Launch December 12
Florence, Alabama-based design lab announced the release of its 2008 catalog will be on December 12 of this year. The catalog includes lines with lower minimum quantities and quicker production times, as well as lower prices on several items such as pan handler, diffuser and wide opener. For more information on Design Labs, visit www.designlabpromotions.com or call (888) 375-4999. ext. 108.
Read MorePrime Line Wins Web Awards
Bridgeport, Connecticut-based Prime Line proudly announced it has been selected as a winner of the 2008 PPAI Web Award for the category of Functionality/Usability. The award recognized PPAI distributor and supplier members in five categories for creative and effective promotional products Web sites. “We are very pleased to be recognized for the improvements we’ve made on our Web site recently,” said Jeff Lederer, executive vice president. “Some new features we’ve added include live inventory check, instant order-status look up and shipment tracking, as well as fast-and-easy product searches,” he added. Prime Line will be honored at The PPAI Expo 2008 awards presentation
Read MoreShades of Green
There is one thing I’ll promise you—never in this blog will I quote a certain amphibian—shaped puppet on the difficulties of going through life having skin of a certain hue. Firstly, because it is an over-used quote, and secondly because it isn’t true.
It’s pretty easy being green. Maybe not all-out, put up a windmill and solar panels, drink rainwater, take yourself off the grid, Al Gore-green, but achieving a nice seafoam, even Granny-Smith apple kind of green doesn’t really take much work. Currently, I’m that kind of green. I do what I can, but honestly, it’s just the bare minimum and some
Read MoreS & S Activewear Turns 20 in 2008
Founded in 1988, S & S Activewear of Bolingbrook, Illinois is poised to complete 20 years of business in early 2008. The company plans to celebrate at its annual open house on April 25, 2008, and with a series of special promotions throughout the year. In addition, it is the 10th anniversary for S &S Activewear’s Open House event. From its early days of supplying the local market with core basics, the company has grown to be a leading national distributor with more than 1,400 styles from 58 brands in its 2008 product collection. S & S Activewear’s co-owner Jeff Adams
Read MoreBag Makers Inc. Introduces Eco-Friendly Bag Line
Bag Makers Inc., of Union, Ill., announced the launch of a collection of eco-friendly bags. Addressing the growing trend toward more environmentally conscious products, the collection includes a paper shopper made from 100 percent recycled paper and consists of not less than 95 percent recycled post consumer content. The collection also includes a plastic die-cut handle bag that contains up to 40 percent recycled content and 20 percent calcium filler, which can reduce the use of petroleum-based resins by as much as 60 percent. In addition, Bag Makers has been working to make its entire collection of non-woven polypropylene bags even more environmentally friendly.
Read MoreEnduraline Appoints Multi-Line Manufacturer’s Representatives
Cortlandt Manor, New York-based Enduraline announced the appointment of The Browning Group as the company’s multi-line manufacturer’s representatives for the Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana territory. The Browning Group will be responsible for conducting distributor sales and training meetings, and representing Enduraline at a variety of regional, distributor, and end-user shows. John Browning formed The Browning Group in 2004 and currently represents several high-line suppliers. About Enduraline: Enduraline is a leading supplier of wallet calendar cards and is the fastest-growing supplier of lenticular 3-D, flip-image stock and custom products in the industry. A highly-regarded supplier, the company has been in the promotional
Read MoreSenator Launches Super Hit Eco and Innovator Eco
Senator USA, based in Greenboro, N.C., announced the addition of two new writing instruments to its products offerings—the Super Hit Eco and Innovator Eco. The items feature barrels made of 95 percent recycled content. About Senator USA: Senator USA is currently the third largest promotional pen manufacturer in the world, producing more than 300 million pens per year. With more than 87 years of writing instrument experience, the company enhances consumer demand for products through the development and imprinting of award-winning writing instruments that provide excellence in engineering, design, and performance. For more information on Senator USA, call (800) 553-6101 or
Read MoreGeiger Associates Attain Industry Certification
Lewiston, Maine-based Geiger announced that 18 associates earned their certified advertising specialist (CAS) or master advertising specialist (MAS) designation in October. With the addition of these individuals, Geiger now has a total of 108 certified associates, including 67 CAS and 41 MAS certifications. CAS associates are well versed in all advertising and marketing media available for the promotional products industry. MAS associates display excellence in all aspects of the promotional products industry and demonstrate leadership qualities with a commitment to the industry. The recent certifications are a direct result of the company’s initiative to promote professional advancement through an education program
Read MoreMillennium Leather Hires First National Sales Director
Millennium Leather, LLC, maker of The Andrew Philips Collection, announced the hiring of David Fiderer as the Teaneck, New Jersey-based company’s first national sales director. Fiderer has worked in the industry since 1986, with experience on both the distributor and supplier sides of the business. Most recently, he held the national sales director position with supplier company New Products International, based in Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. “It is our hope and expectation that David will help our company get to the next level. Having worked on both sides of the business, he brings us a valuable perspective in selling and marketing our line,” said
Read More