HUB Promotional Group’s HUB Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced the promotion of Joe Tessier from junior buyer to quality control specialist. Tessier came to work at HUB Pen five years ago, working nights in the quality control department while attending Charlton College of Business for Supply Chain Management. In…
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Hanover, Pennsylvania-based QUINN’s president and CEO Matt Quinn announced that the company will launch 114 new products in seven categories to kick off its 25th Anniversary year. Products receiving the biggest buzz at early season trade shows were in two categories: technology-based solutions to enhance modern displays and products that deliver convenience. From four-color printed…
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QUINN, Hanover, Pa., announced the launch of 114 new products in seven categories to kick off the 25th anniversary year for the company. Products receiving the biggest buzz at early season trade shows were in two categories: technology-based solutions to enhance modern displays, and products that deliver convenience. All of the products were enhanced with…
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EMT, Indianapolis, has promoted national sales manager Brian Stidham to serve as its director of business development. His new role will focus on customer relationships, revenue growth and market strategy. “No one is better than Brian at building successful partnerships,” said EMT president Phil Saks. “This change will allow…
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Facilisgroup recently released its benchmark study to its member partners. These statistics showed Facilisgroup distributor members reached an average of 10 percent year-over-year growth in 2018, beating the industry average. Distributors completed $767 million in sales from industry suppliers. This growth was demonstrated by a record 232 partner sales representatives being honored at Facilisgroup’s annual Top…
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Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant/Lanco, Hicksville, N.Y., has named Ken Morrison national account manager. In this role, Morrison will tap into his more than 25 years of experience in the promotional products industry to build relationships with top distributors and key accounts around the country to increase sales. “I am…
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Starline, Grand Island, N.Y., announced new and growing partnerships with buying groups Proforma, Reciprocity Road and The Partnering Group. Starline has achieved MVPLP supplier status with Proforma and is now a member of Reciprocity Road and The Partnering Group. “These three groups are incredibly well respected throughout the industry,” said Starline senior vice president of sales and marketing Brian…
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Precision Crystal Gifts and Awards, Bartlett, Tenn., announced that Amy Wooldridge has joined the team as a customer service representative. Wooldridge has more than a decade of experience in the promotional products industry, and formerly worked at Crystal Images, City of Industry, Calif. She has deep experience in working…
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Barefoot Swag Powered by Proforma is a three-person operation that’s topped $1 million in sales, almost entirely online. How has the small distributor found so much success competing with the big online mega-players? Owners Britni Levitt and Rhonda Reedy joined the show to share their story. Plus, customer reviews, work-life balance, women-owned businesses and legislating Pop Tarts…
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The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), Fairfax, Va., has recognized Beacon Promotions and other member companies for their safety efforts throughout 2018. Companies receiving the award completed a number of self-inspection and verification processes that helped improve safety conditions in their workplaces, including attending safety webinars, creating safety committees, conducting bi-monthly safety checks and more.…
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