KitchenHappy, Pontiac, Mich., maker of Snapi, the-single-handed-server, is adding new products and changing the company name to Tangico. “We’ve outgrown the kitchen, but we’re still happy,” said Jennifer Garrison, director of operations for Tangico. “We’ve invested in new equipment and streamlined our shop to meet the growing demand for our products.” The name Tangico was…
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Sonic Promos, Gaithersburg, Md., announced that it has signed a license agreement with PBS, America’s largest public media enterprise. This agreement will provide opportunities for nearly 350 local public television stations to utilize and co-brand PBS goods that support the brand, including PBS KIDS, PBS Digital Studios, PBS KIDS’ “Kart Kingdom” game and the “PBS…
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Source Abroad by Prime, the overseas and custom sourcing division of Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., has added 15 new items to its direct import line and launched a new, fully animated video showing off its capabilities. The new video, entitled “Source Abroad by Prime,” was produced with distributors and end-buyers in mind. It demonstrates from start to…
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BIC Graphic, Clearwater, Fla., announced that it received two awards at the Promotional Products Professionals Canada (PPPC) National Convention on Feb. 12, 2017. The “Canada! 150 Years Calendar” was awarded a Silver in the Most Creative New Promotional Product category. Mark Wingrove, national sales and marketing manager for BIC Graphic in Canada, was on hand…
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Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., announced the launch of its new Hanes X-Temp Triblend with FreshIQ in the decorated apparel industry, which merges the best of lifestyle apparel and activewear without compromising on either. This new fashion tee brings the heathered look of a triblend combined with the cooling, wicking X-Temp technology and the advanced odor…
Read MoreAcross the country, more than 17 million people finish over 50,000 races every year. Whether it’s the Don’t Worry, Be Hoppy Run/Walk 5K in Waconia, Minn.; the Shudder Mudder in Corry, Pa.; or the New York City Marathon, people will come together en masse to either challenge themselves in the support of a cause or…
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Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant, Hicksville, N.Y., announced the acquisition of Private Label Executive Gifts, Campbell, Calif. This acquisition marks Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant’s fifth acquisition in the promotional food gifts category. Private Label Executive Gifts is a leading West Coast supplier of Jelly Belly-branded products, unique mint tins and shaped mint products. It has been an…
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Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, announced today the new Volunteer Committee and Advisory Group Chairs and Liaisons for the 2017 to 2018 term. The PPAI Committees and Advisory Groups are comprised of volunteer representatives from the association’s membership, including distributors, suppliers, business services partners and representatives, who work together to promote, protect and…
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OTTO International Inc., Ontario, Calif., announced a plan to establish territory representatives across the U.S., focusing on business development and growth. With a new aggressive sales structure, OTTO International Inc. plans to increase market shares exponentially. OTTO International Inc. has established 11 regions nationwide, primarily focusing on nine regions within the contiguous U.S. Leading the…
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Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, the promotional product industry’s only independent, non-governmental accreditation organization dedicated to helping companies provide safe products, has awarded QCA Accreditation to Bellmawr, New Jersey-based Admints & Zagabor – a division of Hit Promotional Products. QCA-Accredited companies endorse a self-certification, complete a rigorous self-assessment, and then submit their headquarters and their…
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