St. Paul, Minn. – December 18, 2006 – HYPERLINK “http://www.crystal-d.com” www.crystal-d.com – Crystal D, a leading supplier of corporate recognition awards to the promotional products industry, has been selected by Corporate Logo readers as a Finalist in the Second Annual Best of Business poll. Crystal D has been designated Best Award Supplier. The results of the Best of Business poll were determined by the votes of several thousand readers. Corporate Logo readers had a six-month time frame, February through August, to vote on the Corporate Logo website for the best suppliers in various categories. The magazine will summarize the results of the
Read MoreHeadline
Crystal D Selected as a Finalist in Corporate Logo magazines Best of Business Poll St. Paul, Minn. – December 18, 2006 – HYPERLINK “http://www.crystal-d.com” www.crystal-d.com – Crystal D, a leading supplier of corporate recognition awards to the promotional products industry, has been selected by Corporate Logo readers as a Finalist in the Second Annual Best of Business poll. Crystal D has been designated Best Award Supplier. The results of the Best of Business poll were determined by the votes of several thousand readers. Corporate Logo readers had a six-month time frame, February through August, to vote on the Corporate Logo website for
Read MorePine Island Adds Distribution with Koenigsberg at Helm
Pine Island Sportswear, Monroe, N.C., recently picked up distributors to aid in its national distribution. TSF Sportswear, Heritage Sportswear, Atlantic Coast Cotton and Hymans are now offering an assortment of produc, either in their catalogs or on their Web sites. “We have always been known in the market place, but have never actually saturated ourselves across the country,” noted Daphne Hall Koenigsberg, owner. “With the help from these distributors, our products can now be shipped to 30 states in one day.” Last March, Koenigsberg became sole owner of Pine Island, which she co-founded in 1991. “It has been an interesting ride thus
Read MoreEcorite Brings Organic Cotton to Industry, Donates to WWF
With a longstanding tradition of an eco-friendly product line, Toronto-based Ecorite will introduce a line of 100 percent organic cotton tote bags in three styles: the Eco-Tote, the Eco-Shopper and the Eco-Sac. The line will debut at the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas, Jan., 4-6, booth #6652. When asked about the new line, Brij Kapur, president and CEO, commented, “Organics have been in the works for a few years now and we have been actively seeking organic sources that are cost effective. Now that organics are becoming more popular, we have been able to put together some styles that represent the values of ecological
Read MorePitney Bowes to Host Free Webinars on Planned USPS Rate Hike
Learn what the proposed postal rate hike will mean to businesses of all sizes. Pitney Bowes mailstream experts will conduct a series of online forums for small business and corporate leaders about the planned USPS rate restructuring. When: Tues., Dec. 19, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (EST): Rate Case on Letter Mailers Discussion Wed., Dec. 20, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (EST): Rate Case on Flat Mailers Discussion Tues., Jan. 16, 2007 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. (EST): Rate Case on Parcel Mailers Discussion Why: The U.S. Postal Service is proposing changes that will dramatically affect mailstream costs. The USPS will restructure postage
Read MoreGemini Mfg./Jetline Celebrates 10 Years in Industry
In 2007, Gemini Mfg./Jetline, Mt. Vernon, N.Y., will celebrate its 10 year anniversary. The company recently moved into a new facility located at 30 Warren Place, Mount Vernon, N.Y.,10550. While the address has changed, phone and fax numbers remain the same. Eric Levin, president, reflected on the company’s growth and praised the efforts of its distributors. “I can’t believe it’s already been 10 years. We started out with just a handful of people and one item, and we now have around 100 employees, 1,500 exciting products and we took over more space in the building we moved into only several months ago to
Read MoreBodek And Rhodes’ Hudicka Inducted Into SACDV Hall of Fame
Mary Ellen Hudicka, director of marketing communications at Bodek and Rhodes, Philadelphia, was inducted into the Specialty Advertising Counselors of the Delaware Valley (SACDV) Hall of Fame during a special ceremony at the annual SACDV Holiday Gala earlier this month. Hudicka is one of an elite group of 20 industry persons to be in the Hall of Fame. Last year, Hudicka was one of only six people in the history of SACDV to be honored with the President’s Award, recognizing her exceptional service and dedication, and was also honored with that award again this year. She has also been named SACDV Person of the
Read MoreCarey, McLaughlin To Head Arnold Brand Promotions
Michael Carey and Mary McLaughlin have been promoted to the position of director at Boston-based Arnold Brand Promotions. The duo is charged with continuing to build the company’s brand promotions capabilities and increase internal integration of those capabilities to more of its clients. “I am confident that Michael and Mary will be a fabulous team and continue to help propel Arnold Brand Promotions’ fantastic work,” noted Fran Kelly, CEO and president. “Part of what makes Arnold unique is our integrated capabilities. The company takes a world-class creative across the line and brings it to life with sponsorships, events and word-of-mouth promotions to answer many
Read MoreInternational Merchandise Concepts Appoints New Representation
International Merchandise Concepts (IMC), Agoura Hills, Calif., recently announced the appointment of Mike Valentini Promotions to represent IMC in the Northeast. Mike Valentini Promotions, a fixture in the industry for more than 20 years, is represented by Mike Valentini, John Ragozzine and Jean Carboni. They will represent IMC in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. Carboni was formerly a factory representative and northeast regional manager for IMC before she joined Mike Valentini Promotions. “Mike Valentini Promotions is well respected in the Northeast, and I am very happy for the opportunity to have the company
Read MorePPAM Passes the Gavel for 2007
St. Louis-based Promotional Products Association of the Midwest (PPAM), recently held its Passing of The Gavel ceremony to install its 2007 president. Becky Blair, marketing coordinator at Dunbrooke, was handed the “gavel” from current PPAM president, Wendy Franklin, president of Franklin Promotional Group, signifying her installation as the organization’s 2007 president. This is the second time in PPAM history that the president has been from the Kansas City area. Historically, the leadership has come from St. Louis. When asked what goals she has for PPAM in 2007, Blair said, “My first goal is to continue to provide benefits to our members, such as great
Read More