Alternative Apparel, Norcross, Ga., announced that it will replace all virgin polyester with 100 percent recycled polyester in manufacturing beginning this year. This pledge to the planet makes the eco-focused apparel brand first in the printwear market to take this step…
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Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, Woodridge, Ill., announced that it donated more than $14,600 to various charitable institutions in 2019. The Orbus Social and Cultural Committee organizes fundraising and team-building events throughout the year to ensure…
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John Cudahy, outside sales representative for Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based Raining Rose, has earned the certification of Master Advertising Specialist (MAS) administered by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI). He is the third individual on the Raining Rose team to achieve this honor. The MAS certification requires the completion of and…
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alphabroder, Trevose, Pa., announced yesterday that it has acquired Golden State Activewear. The Golden State team will largely remain in place. Scott and Laurie Prestine will take on key roles within alphabroder. Stu Smith, Amy Carroll, Lee-Ann Stanley and Chris Beard will also be joining the alphabroder family…
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Proforma, Cleveland, has again set a new record for adding members to its exclusive Million and Multi-Million Dollar Clubs in 2019. The $500 million technology and business success leader will be presenting jackets to 27 new club members who achieved or exceeded $1 million in sales for the first time in 2019. The celebration will…
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We know that distributors have thousands of promotional products to sell. However, by asking the question, “May I add a case of custom mints to your order today?” distributors have significantly increased their income with just those 12 words. Mints are the perfect add-on for any type of business, and help drive sustainable repeat business…
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AIA Corporation, Appleton, Wis., announced that industry veterans Julie Ross and Michael Singer have joined the company as business development managers. Ross and Singer will expand AIA’s business development team, which is accountable for attracting and recruiting new distributors to the AIA owner community. They also will partner with AIA’s owner success team to support…
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Hit Promotional Products, Largo, Fla., announced the offering of carbon neutral shipments via UPS. In a continuing effort toward corporate sustainability, Hit is taking steps to reduce its environmental impact every day. It has taken a large stride toward this by collaborating with UPS, its primary logistics carrier, to offset carbon emissions on shipments leaving…
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Bag Makers, Union, Ill., has resumed full operations following a Jan. 13 malware attack on its I.T. systems. Most business-critical systems are restored, including phones, email, website, ERP business software and shipping. Customers can contact the company through normal communication channels for quotes, orders and order status inquiries. Bag Makers was able to manually process,…
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HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced the acquisition of Axis Promotions, the distributor based in New York City. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Axis Promotions ranked No. 30 on our 2019 Top Distributors list with $53.7 million in 2018 promotional products revenue. HALO ranked No. 2 with $605 million in revenue…
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