Logomark, Irvine, Calif., will soon release its 2007 Portfolio, with a total of more than 4,000 products, 800 new. The company is offering distributors the opportunity to present their 10 top customers with the 2007 Logomark Portfolio and a personalized letter. Logomark will cover the cost of the mailing and tailor the letter to each individual customer. The Portfolio is scheduled to ship in January 2007. As they are shipped, distributors will receive an e-mail notification containing delivery information. The offer expires Dec. 28. For more information, call (714) 675-6100 or visit www.logomark.com.
Read MorePostal Service Overhaul Bill May Delay Large USPS Rate Increases for Up to 10 Years
Congress has passed legislation that will generally prohibit the Postal Service from raising postage rates beyond the rate of inflation for the next 10 years, in order to help the USPS better compete against other delivery companies. In exchange for accepting the new restrictions, the USPS will be relieved of billions in employee retirement expenses. The Postal Service had been required to pay retirement benefits earned by its workers during any time they spent in military service. The measure was passed by the Senate early Saturday and now goes to President Bush, who is expected to sign the bill. The bill also changes how
Read MoreNorwood Expands Executive Team
Norwood Promotional Products, Indianapolis, has announced the promotion of Kelly Rezansoff to the newly created position of vice president of customer relations and Richard Cordaro has joined the company as vice president of pharmaceutical sales, also a newly created position. According to company personnel, Rezansoff’s position was formulated to “cultivate, implement and measure processes that will create highly responsive customer care throughout Norwood.” As the executive leader for the front-end teams at the company’s five manufacturing locations, Rezansoff’s primary objective is to achieve Norwood’s mission of delivering a positive distributor experience. “Customer experience is our number one priority. Given that our customer service
Read MoreTips of the Trade: End-Of-Year Ideas
There’s a lot of great work to be done in December, if you like networking. In fact, holiday parties provide the perfect opportunity to solidify old relationships and set the foundation for new ones. So, go to as many of these events as you can and just sit and chat with people you don’t have a chance to see, or even with those you do see regularly. But don’t assume you already know these people. Approach them with curiosity. The end of the year is a perfect time to reflect and to encourage others to do the same. Ask questions like: How was 2006
Read MoreTowels Etc. Purchases Professional Towel Mills
In a move designed to provide additional resources and focus for its product and service offerings, Towels Etc., Pittsburgh, Pa., has purchased Professional Towel Mills, a division of The Magnet Group based in Abbeville, S.C. The new company will immediately begin selling under the name Pro Towels Etc. In a statement issued on Dec. 1, Kevin Nord, president of Towels Etc., confirmed the purchase. “Pro Towels Etc. will retain its high level of international and domestic manufacturing relationships. We have effectively guaranteed Professional Towel Mills and Towels Etc. customer base access to our expanded selection of products covering various new markets through the merger of
Read MoreAITG To Unveil American-Made Acrylic Line at PPAI Expo
American Intercontinental Trade Group (AITG), Chatsworth, Calif., recently announced it will premiere AITG Acrylic, a new product line that offers a less-expensive alternative to crystal, at the PPAI Expo 2007 in Las Vegas, Jan. 3-6, 2007. The series of acrylic awards and recognition products can be previewed at Booth #4051. The line includes more than 75 premium stock items and endless customization options. The products are fabricated with advanced cutting machines and can be custom-produced with a number of different accents, including wood, metal, black acrylic, accent mirror and classic ice edging. For imprinting, AITG uses laser engraving, silk screening and sand blasting. The
Read MoreCrystal D Employees On Track to Becoming Industry’s First Certified Recognition Professionals
Crystal D, St. Paul, Minn., recently announced that four of its employees have passed two of the four required courses to receive the National Association for Employee Recognition (NAER) Certified Recognition Professional (CRP) designation. The next courses in the curriculum will be offered in Savannah, Ga., as part of NAER’s 10th Annual Conference, slated for April 2007. Chuck Dahlgren, president; Laura Jendersee, marketing manager; Debbe Kjellsen, business development; and Bridget Dahlgren, business development, passed the first two courses required to become Certified Recognition Professionals. “NAER’s Certified Recognition Professional courses are integral to the industry,” noted Chuck Dahlgren. “Crystal D is the first supplier
Read MoreRainbow Promotions Offers “The Case just in Case”
For distributors looking for that all-purpose item will likely get their customers’ attention, Rainbow Promotions offers “The Case just In Case”. “The Case just in Case” is a complete kit that includes a radio with AM/FM and short wave frequencies, a flashlight, a cell-phone charger, a compass, a whistle and magnifying glass, and a weatherproof carry-on bag all enclosed in an aluminum storage case. According to Richard Brown, president of the Fairfield, New Jersey-based company, what makes this item unlike others on the market is the fact that all of its components can be operated without any source of energy. “There are no batteries, no plugs, no
Read MoreDunbrooke Under New Management
Dunbrooke Apparel, Independence, Mo., today announced it has been sold to a private investment group lead by two of its current senior managers. The sale is part of a two-year strategic business plan set forth by both Dunbrooke’s former ownership group and the new ownership group. Larry Ramirez and Matt Gray, two current senior managers at Dunbrooke, will continue to lead the company as CEO and COO, respectively. Dunbrooke has launched several new strategic partnerships within the past year including agreements with Alstyle Apparel, Reebok and Onfield Apparel, a division of adidas/Reebok licensing. Jay Jones, current CFO, will continue to be a part of
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“Oh, the thinks You can think up If only you try” -from Dr. Seuss’s “Oh, The Things you Can Think!” In his usual, uncomplicated way, it seems Dr. Seuss has somehow managed to capture the essence of the promotional products industry in this simple refrain. In an industry that thrives on the next big idea or hot product, not to mention professionals who pride themselves with possessing the uncanny skills to educate potential buyers of the significance of these products, it is inevitable that the education market and promotional products would be a natural fit. Schools, univerisities and colleges, bus companies, meal providers, maintenance companies and Parent/Teacher
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