3M to Pay $6 Billion Over Earplug Case

3M will pay $6.01 billion to settle lawsuits brought about by U.S. military veterans and other service members who said they suffered hearing loss from using the company’s earplugs. The suit, according to Reuters, became the largest mass tort litigation in U.S. history. 3M attempted to move the lawsuits into bankruptcy court to limit its…

Proforma Names Charity Gibson Chief Marketing Officer

Proforma, Cleveland, welcomes Charity Gibson to its executive leadership team as Chief Marketing Officer. An industry veteran with more than two decades of industry tenure, Gibson brings with her experience as a supplier, distributor, and service provider. “It is no secret that Charity is one of the industry’s top voices as it pertains to marketing…

Pacific Emblem Company Helps Raise Donations for Maui Relief

Pacific Emblem Company, El Cajon, CA, s stepping up in a big way to help raise money for the fire victims on Maui. The company has ties and friends on the Hawaiian Islands and wanted to do something to help as much as possible. “My heart hurts for all those on Maui who lost their…

Proforma Celebrates Record Number of Owners Named to Exclusive 2023 Inc. 5000 List

Proforma, Cleveland, proudly celebrates 32 of its distributor owners who have been recognized on the prestigious 2023 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. This accomplishment highlights Proforma’s continued dedication to excellence, growth, and success within the industry. The Inc. 5000, an extension of Inc. Magazine’s well-known Inc. 500 rankings, has honored the…

Starline Announces Transition to Solar Energy

Starline, Grand Island, NY, announced its transition to 100% solar energy in a new partnership with a community solar farm. The announcement marks a milestone in the company’s ongoing sustainability efforts toward reducing carbon emissions. “Our mission at Starline is to be a true partner to our distributors, and that goes beyond products and service,”…

British Vodka Brand Forced to Pull Branded Gun-Shaped Promo

Au Vodka, a British liquor brand, received complaints over its gun-shaped novelty items, which uses a trigger system to “fire” money in night clubs or at parties, ultimately ending with a UK’s alcoholic beverage industry group drawing a line between the product and violent imagery.