Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., announced today that the company and its employees have pledged $1.97 million this year to the United Way of Forsyth County (UWFC) and surrounding communities, earning the United Way’s 11th campaign excellence award. The United Way of North Carolina awarded Hanes with its Spirit of North Carolina Award for campaign excellence,…
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Vantage Apparel Becomes SanMar PSST Approved Decorator
Vantage Apparel, Avanel, N.J., is now an approved decorator for the SanMar Pack Separately, Ship Together (PSST) program at each of its locations in Avenel, N.J.; St. Louis; and Santa Ana, Calif. Distributors will benefit from free shipping into Vantage, no restocking fees, a spoilage protection plan, and more. All three locations are approved to…
Read MoreProforma’s Annual Million Dollar Club Celebration Garners Record Attendance
More than 400 Proforma owners, supplier partners and support team members gathered at the Fairmont Mayakoba Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico, from March 15 to 18 to celebrate their 2017 sales success. Every year, Proforma owners achieving at least $1…
Read MoreHub Pen Hires Associate Account Executive Mitch Warren
Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced the addition of associate account executive Mitch Warren to the inside sales team. Warren has promotional marketing in his blood: His father is a distributor in his hometown of Scituate, Mass., and Warren started his own small marketing business while attending the University…
Read MoreVantage Apparel Hires New Regional Sales Representative
Vantage Apparel, Avenel, N.J., welcomed Brian Deissroth as the new regional sales representative for Southern New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. Deissroth brings to Vantage more than 10 years of experience within the promotional products industry. In his most recent position with a prominent multi-line firm, Deissroth oversaw all…
Read MorePrime Line Promotes Joe Hoffman to Vice President of Sales
Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., announced the promotion of Joe Hoffmann to vice president of sales. He will manage the company’s regional and national sales managers. Hoffmann has been a part of the Prime Line-Jetline sales team for 20 years, most recently serving as director of national and group account…
Read MoreAIA Corporation Announces New Chief Information Officer
AIA Corporation, Neenah, Wisc., announced today the appointment of Randy Mohrbacher as the company’s new chief information officer. Mohrbacher will be responsible for overseeing and executing the company’s overall technology strategy to help AIA’s employees, more than 300 independent U.S. franchise owners nationwide and more than 3,000 suppliers. This…
Read MoreDon’t Just Live Life – Traverse It
With every order, the Traverse craftsman starts with the raw ingredients—a piece of leather and a brand logo. But instead of working with detailed blueprints, the master crafts his work one stitch and cut at a time. Just enough structure to provide a template while still leaving room for improvisation and creativity. The result is…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Terry Garner of Heritage Sportswear
Heritage Sportswear, Hebron, Ohio, announced today that Terry Garner, territory sales representative, passed away. The following is a statement from the company: Terry Garner, territory sales representative for Heritage Sportswear, passed away on March 14 in Hendersonville, Tenn. Terry joined Heritage in 2006, serving customers from Tennessee to Cincinnati.…
Read MoreAdmatch-Regal Names New President, CEO as Owner Mark Nackman Retires
Admatch-Regal, New Rochelle, N.Y., has announced that its longtime owner and president, Mark E. Nackman, will be retiring after 40 years at the helm. With his retirement, he will be handing over the reins to Phil Sharkey and Alex Nackman. Sharkey is a known industry veteran and has been serving as Admatch-Regal’s director of sales…
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