Proforma, Cleveland, announced that Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, has accepted an invitation to join Proforma in a celebration of its new business management technology platform, ProVision, on Jan. 12, 2020, at the PPAI Expo. After a considerable vetting process by Wozniak’s team, he accepted his invitation to celebrate Proforma’s thought leadership and innovation in…
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Leed’s Partners With Herschel Supply Co.
Today, Pittsburgh-based Leed’s announced an exclusive partnership with Herschel Supply Co. The new partnership between two premier companies brings branded Herschel backpacks, duffels and accessories to the promotional products market for the very first time. Founded in 2009, Vancouver-based Herschel…
Read MoreGerber Technology Aids Move Toward On-Demand Manufacturing
Using the new GERBERcutter® Z1, an on-demand personalized apparel manufacturer has been able to increase production levels, thanks to the speed of the system. It’s a game changer in this developing market area. PRINTING United Booths 8833, 8850.
Read MoreThe PAS Store Offers B-Flex Gimme 5 Heat Transfer Vinyl
Featuring a matte finishing and an application time of only four seconds, new B-Flex Gimme 5 Heat Transfer Vinyl from the PAS Store (Brother International) works on numerous fabric types and features a low application temperature. Further, it’s durable, as finished garments can be either machine washed or dry-cleaned. PRINTING United Booth 1416.
Read MoreSTAHLS’ Offers CAD-CUT® Templates
Using a free and easy online designer offered by Stahls’, apparel decorators can create one-color vinyl graphics and have them shipped straight to their door. With 50 layouts, 17 new fonts and nearly 2,000 pieces of clip art, there is much to choose from. PRINTING United Booth 2600.
Read MoreiClick Adds Chris Hart and Rob Derrig to National Accounts Team
Chris Hart and Rob Derrig have been hired to bolster Seattle-based iClick’s national account management team, where they’ll support existing clients, while expanding account bases within their assigned territories. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to announce the hiring of two outstanding national account managers focused on two of our key region,” said Wendy Knapp, vice…
Read MoreVantage Apparel Taps Apparel Executive Marc Loeb as New COO
Vantage Apparel, Avanel, N.J., has announced the addition of retail apparel executive Marc Loeb as its new chief operating officer. Prior to joining Vantage, Loeb was the CEO for NewYorkDress.com and TheDressWareHouse.com, a global designer dress retailer. There, he was responsible for streamlining operation expenses and renegotiating domestic and international deals, along with strengthening the…
Read MoreClegg Promo Announces Victor Macchia as Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Tim Clegg, CEO of Gardena, California-based Clegg Promo, announced that industry veteran Victor Macchia assumed the role of the company’s vice president of sales and marketing, effective Sept. 30. Macchia brings more than 35 years of promotional products industry experience to the position. “We’re very excited to have Victor join our team,” Clegg said. “Victor’s…
Read MoreVantage Apparel Hires New Sales Manager Dale Kleinman
Vantage Apparel, Avanel, N.J., has announced the addition of industry veteran Dale Kleinman to its sales team. Kleinman will be covering the territories of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Before joining Vantage, Kleinman spent 14 years as a sales executive at Newell Brands and time as an apparel specialist at Norwood Promotional Products. “Vantage’s…
Read MoreProforma Hosts Supplier Energize Summit
Proforma, Cleveland, kicked off its Annual Fall Energize Summits last week in Chicago, where affiliate owners met one-on-one with hand-selected supplier partners to engage in strategically-guided conversations about specific clients, projects, prospects and opportunities. “I look forward to attending the Energize Summits because of how eager Proforma owners are to discuss new perspectives and strategize…
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