Zorrel International, Henderson, Nev., acquired the TimeOut Apparel Division of King Louie International. The purchase included the distribution center of 154,000 sq. ft. on 21 acres of land in Grandview, Mo., a suburb of Kansas City. The facility also includes extensive decorating capabilities including embroidery, screen-printing and heat sealing. King Louie International provides TimeOut sportswear for women and men to the trade. Recently, the company announced that it was selling its various operating divisions. Zorrel’s acquisition will enable King Louie to continue supplying product to its customers. Roger Carroll, King Louie International’s senior vice president, said the acquisition places his company in a
Read MorePrime Resources Adds One-Day Service
Prime Resources, Bridgeport, Conn., has experienced success with its new one-day rush production service on more than 300 items, according to company personnel. “Although we advertise a one-day rush service, there are many times when distributors call and request production for the same day. If we can help them, we always do,” said Jeff Lederer, vice president of sales. In addition to the one-day service, the company also offers a three-day service on most of its bags. For more information, call (800) 873-7746 or visit www.primeline.com.
Read MoreIntroduce Philanthropic Philosophy
usinesses are looking for new ways to distinguish their products and services—or simply their names—from the competition. Progressive companies exercise corporate giving and marketing campaigns to increase sales, heighten public goodwill for their company and benefit worthy causes. We in the promotional products industry need to do the same. With this in mind, I believe distributors and suppliers can work together to unite charity and business. This can represent an extraordinary opportunity to increase the supplier’s or distributor’s business and provide an unparalleled opportunity to help non-profits. Cause-related marketing is not a new idea but it is increasingly gaining popularity. This is when an
Read MoreToy Around with Gadgets & Gifts
May the road rise to meet you May the wind be always at your back And, may your Irish crystal recognition award be shipped directly from County Tyrone, Ireland. Not exactly how this Irish phrase goes, but it could very well be the dictum from Incentive Concepts, the Maryland Heights, Missouri-based supplier that knows the importance of adding value to distinguish its offerings from the slew of brand-name choices available in the ad-specialty industry. “Buyers are looking for the perfect product that will motivate, excite and create the desired response, yet buyers will do their homework and research to find the best value—not just price—for their customers,” said
Read MoreGemini Manufacturing/Jetline Announces New Hire
Eric Levin, president of Gemini Manufacturing/Jetline, Mt. Vernon, N.Y., announced a key new hire in the company’s sales department. Kathryn Lynch will service midwest distributors from Jetline’s new facility, located at 30 Warren Place in Mt. Vernon. “Kathy’s professionalism and expertise will enable her to immediately increase service levels to distributors in her territory,” said Levin. “We are upgrading the company’s sales and customer service presence nationwide, so this is another step in that process.” Lynch will be responsible for the states of Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. For more information, call (914) 375-0855
Read More07/06 Retraction for Calendars
In “Schedule Calendars Into the Daily Grind” in the June 2006 issue, the two featured images were misidentified. The following are the correct product descriptions: No cumbersome handling with MeadWestvaco’s spiral bound journal/calendars. Ease of use makes them attractive to those who prefer simplicity. Circle 206 on Info Card or visit www.pmdm.com/infocard The Clearview calendar is one of TimePlanner Calendars/JournalBooks’ newest products. It features a trendy, fresh style that’s in high demand in the finance, real estate and insurance markets. Circle 207 on Info Card or visit www.pmdm.com /infocard
Read MoreBodek & Rhodes Contest Winners Announced
Nearly 200 entries were submitted for Philadelphia-based Bodek & Rhodes’ first “Best Decorated UltraClub Contest,” which was created to recognize outstanding decoration achievements and to discover how the company’s private-label UltraClub line was being used in the market. “The contest was both exciting and a source of learning for us,” said Mary Ellen Hudicka, director of marketing communications. “From all the entries, we were able to get a clearer picture of how our customers are using UltraClub products for their promotional and decorating objectives. We can now use this information to enhance our marketing initiatives, support our customers’ sales and further develop the
Read MoreRiver’s End Trading To Be Exclusive Distributor of Lacoste
River’s End Trading, Minneapolis, recently announced its partnership with Idea Workshop to become the industry’s exclusive distributor of Lacoste classic pique polos. Lacoste is synonymous with the legendary crocodile logo, bringing name brand recognition to its polo shirts: the original classic, 100 percent cotton pique polo for men and a 94 percent cotton/6 percent stretch mini-pique polo for women. River’s End Trading will offer both styles in a variety of fashion and classic colors. For more information, call (800) 488-4800 or visit www.riversendtrading.com.
Read More07/06_Gyms Blurb
The following information was provided by agencies and offices of the Department of Health and Human Services: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Center for Health Statistics, the Office of the Surgeon General of the United States (Physical Activity and Health, 1996; Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity, 2001) and the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (Healthy People 2010): *37 percent of adults report they are not physically active. Only three in 10 adults get the recommended amount of physical activity. * Poor diet and inactivity can lead to becoming overweight and obese. People who are overweight
Read MoreSanMar Debuts Uniform Catalog, Hires Janosik
Last month, Seattle-based SanMar debuted its first uniform catalog, Uniform Collection 2006/2007. The 36-page catalog features 12 new styles, including pants, outerwear and safety wear from CornerStone—SanMar’s workwear collection that premiered last year. Designed to cater to a variety of uniform needs, the catalog showcases apparel and accessories for restaurant wear, corporate wear, hospitality, retail uniforming, construction and manufacturing. Along with the CornerStone brand, the catalog features apparel from Port & Company and Port Authority. It also includes a quick-read guide that lists the industries for which each product is best. Furthermore, the catalog’s cover can be customized with
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