Outer Banks, Winston-Salem, N.C., has announced its continued promotional sportswear sponsorship of the University of Missouri Solar House project team, in which the company outfitted the student engineering team with matching Essential Pique polo shirts in pine green. The University of Missouri-Rolla is one of 20 teams selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to compete in the bi-annual Solar Decathlon that will be held on the National Mall in Washington, DC, Oct. 12-20. The competition requires participants to design, build and operate the most extravagant and energy-efficient, 800 sq. ft. solar-powered homes. In 2005, the team finished in 7th place, including a first
Read MoreGAME Sportswear Sponsors LPGA Tour Winner
GAME Sportswear, Yorktown Heights, N.Y., an apparel supplier specializing in athletic jackets, teamwear and workwear, recently announced Meaghan Francella, who GAME is sponsoring on the LPGA Tour, has won the MasterCard Classic in Mexico, beating world-famous golfer Annika Sorenstam in a tie-breaker earlier this month. “We are both happy and proud of what Meaghan has accomplished at 24 years of age and in the very beginning of her tour career,” noted Rico Genovese, president. “It’s rewarding to be part of giving a local young woman a chance to compete and succeed on an international stage. I was also gratified to see her wearing
Read MoreS&S Activewear Offers French Toast Uniform Brand
S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., has entered the school uniform market with the addition of French Toast, the best-selling brand of school uniforms. According to Margaret Crow, marketing director, the decision to carry school uniforms came at a time when increasing numbers of schools nationwide are adopting dress codes that often include uniform requirements. “It wasn’t that long ago that uniform polices were limited to private and parochial schools,” said Crow. “Today, however, we’re seeing an increasing number of public schools instituting uniform requirements because of the numerous benefits they’ve been proven to generate for both students and educators, including increased attendance and a greater
Read MoreEVANS NAMES ZINGALE SOUTHEAST ACCOUNT MANAGER
Evans Manufacturing, Garden Grove, Calif., recently appointed Michael Zingale as the new southeast senior key account manager. “Mike is an accomplished salesperson with more than 15 years of promotional product industry experience, noted Shelley Sake, director of sales and marketing. “He will do a fantastic job representing our line and will share his extensive knowledge with our distributors in our newly created Southeast territory.” Zingale will represent Evans in 10 states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. He will also be working with the Puerto Rico market. “Mike’s previous industry experience on both the
Read MoreS&S ACTIVEWEAR OFFERS FRENCH TOAST UNIFORM BRAND
S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., has entered the school uniform market with the addition of French Toast, the best-selling brand of school uniforms. According to Margaret Crow, marketing director, the decision to carry school uniforms came at a time when increasing numbers of schools nationwide are adopting dress codes that often include uniform requirements. “It wasn’t that long ago that uniform polices were limited to private and parochial schools,” said Crow. “Today, however, we’re seeing an increasing number of public schools instituting uniform requirements because of the numerous benefits they’ve been proven to generate for both students and educators, including increased attendance and a greater
Read MoreIPROMOTEU, DAVIES JOIN FORCES
iPROMOTEu, Wayland, Mass., and Ted Davies, “The Promotion Coach,” have entered into an agreement pursuant to which Davies will provide personal coaching and training to all iPROMOTEu distributor affiliates. Davies, who has worked in promotional product sales for 26 years, has been a regular speaker at industry events, including the PPAI Expo and ASI Shows. His coaching and training entity, The Promotion Coach, is PPAI-approved for CAS/MAS CEU credits. As stated in his company’s literature, Davies provides “a comprehensive [marketing, prospecting, and sales training] program offering easy-to-use, can’t-afford-to-skip materials for helping you tap your full earning potential.” iPROMOTEu, with a network of more
Read MoreVANTAGE CELEBRATES 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY, 300,000 DIGITIZED LOGOS
To commemorate its 30th anniversary this year, Vantage Apparel, Avenel, N.J., transformed its booth at January’s PPAI Expo in Las Vegas into an art gallery showcasing 30 years of decorated apparel. A special on-site presentation took place to highlight the company’s 300,000th embroidery design. The milestone was reached in early January when CorpLogoWare submitted NASCAR artwork for a pending jacket order. Vantage digitizes an average of 10,000 logos per year, or more than 40 new logos per day. The company operates nearly 1,500 embroidery heads, producing more than 5 million embroidered garments annually in its facilities across the United States. Vantage
Read MoreBARON RETURNS TO WINTHROP-ATKINS
Winthrop-Atkins, Middleboro, Mass., recently welcomed back Ron Baron as vice president of sales and marketing. Baron was formerly employed at the company for 25 years, where he served in various roles, including president. General Manager Phil Gelinas stated: “We are a better, more responsive supplier than ever, and we are excited for [Ron] to help us proclaim our message to broaden our current loyal audience.” Of his return, Baron said, “I am just thrilled to be associated, once more, with this wonderful group of hard-working people that have been responsible for making me look good in our industry.” For more information, call (888)
Read MoreBlast Off
WHEN THE FEDERAL government created the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in 1958, people were looking to venture into the most remote locations imaginable. The thirst for discovery was demanding and required vast sums of capital to invest in new technologies, inventions and enhancements. NASA contracted many businesses and manufacturing plants to create tools that would meet the needs of space travel. Once the new technology was in place, these companies had the building blocks to manufacture space-age products on a large scale and reduce prices, making them accessible to average consumers. NASA can be thanked for home smoke detectors, cordless drills and
Read MoreLeashables Unleashed
Anyone who has been to a few recent promotional products trade shows has probably come across Parker, Colorado-based Leashables. Even distributors that have no interest in selling personal care or hygiene products find the Leashables booth mesmerizing. Perhaps it is the televisions playing a reel of skiing stunts or commercials made to look like 50s-era filmstrips, albeit more edgy, that attract show-goers. Though, the appeal could equally be the obvious excitement of the Leashables staff, most notably the company’s founding brothers, Jeff and Brady Anderton. Any reports of the promotional marketing business getting younger should cite the Andertons. But their youth does not cause
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