Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, announced it has updated certain 2020 events and meetings to ensure the health, safety and well-being of its attendees, exhibitors, participants, staff and event and venue partners in the face of COVID-19 crisis. “With careful consideration of restrictions of all gatherings and reports from leading health organizations, PPAI’s…
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SanMar, Issaquah, Wash., is part of a coalition of U.S. apparel companies working with the White House to build a supply chain to produce millions of much needed face masks. These masks will be distributed by the federal government to support hospitals, health care workers and others battling the spread of the COVID-19 virus. SanMar…
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The Ampersand Group, Akron, Ohio, assisted one of its members in the Akron area to secure a three-year, multi-million-dollar contract with one of the nation’s largest publicly held retailers with more than 3,800 store locations…
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California’s stay at home order is in place until further notice, and includes the staff at the Origaudio Fountain Valley, Calif. production facility. In response, HPG has urgently moved a large portion of U.S. Origaudio order fulfillment and inventory to the Handstands facility in Utah, along with the BEST Promotions facility in Texas…
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Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, Woodridge, Ill., reported that it has diverted 87 percent of its total waste from landfills by recycling aluminum, plastic, fabric and cardboard, cores and paper in 2019. Orbus has two full-time team members dedicated to labor associated with the recycling efforts and several dedicated to the management of the recycling…
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Claire Jerry, Ph.D., is a political history curator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. She joined the show to talk about some of the best (and weirdest) items in the collection and discuss 2020 campaign merch trends she’s seen. Sean and Brendan talk “Sexy Joe Biden” merch and other 2020 items…
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Pro Towels, Pittsburgh, has continued to monitor the quickly evolving news related to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Through its exclusive partnership with CleenFreek, it now offers patented antimicrobial product protection on towels and other items to provide peace of mind from microbial contamination and odors. This antimicrobial technology is not only offered on its most popular…
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Proforma has officially cancelled its Million Dollar Club event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company communicated to all affiliate owners, support team members and supplier partners on March 13 that it is taking the necessary steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus across the U.S. The event was…
Read MorePromo professionals have experienced their share of obstacles lately when it comes to goods and materials produced overseas. First there was dealing with unpredictable pricing due to tariff changes, and now COVID-19 has caused disruptions to the supply chain. This uncertainty has led distributors to search for impactful and affordable promos that are made right…
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Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, Ill., has awarded QCA’s Distributor Certificate to Woodinville, Washington-based Bensussen Deutsch & Associates LLC (BDA). Built upon the existing Advocacy Council, the Distributor Certification Program is designed specifically for the needs of distributors and decorators, allowing them to further their commitment to brand safety and responsible sourcing. Like QCA’s Supplier…
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