Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, installed Mary Jo Tomasini, MAS, as Chair of the PPAI Board of Directors for 2017 to…
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Near-Record Attendance at PPAI Expo 2017
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, concluded The PPAI Expo 2017 with near-record attendance and participation. The world’s largest promotional products trade show, held Jan. 8 to 12, attracted a total of 12,267 distributor personnel, the show’s largest attendance since 2008, from 4,065 companies together for the five-day event in Las Vegas. The PPAI…
Read MoreEdwards Garment Promotes Anthony Violante to Director of Finance
Edwards Garment, Kalamazoo, Mich., announced the promotion of Anthony Violante to the position of director of finance. This new role means Violante will be responsible for the accounting and credit roles at the organization. Violante began his career with Edwards Garment in…
Read MoreHALO Branded Solutions Acquires Catalyst Marketing Inc.
HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced the acquisition of the business of Catalyst Marketing Inc., a Seattle-based creative merchandise agency. “HALO was able to allow us to maintain our creative capabilities and client-focused culture, while providing the resources necessary to expand our reach in the markets we serve,” said Tom Havens, founder and president of…
Read MorePremier Print and Promotions Acquires Blueprint Promotional Products
Premier Print and Promotions Ltd., Feering, U.K., announced the acquisition of Blueprint Promotional Products Ltd., Nottingham, U.K., for an undisclosed sum. Blueprint Promotional Products Ltd. will continue to trade under the umbrella group of Premier Print and Promotions Ltd. companies. “As we welcome Blueprint into the Premier family, we believe that their expertise in the…
Read MoreAriel Premium Supply Adds Christopher Duffy as Director of Marketing
Ariel Premium Supply, St. Louis, Mo., announced the appointment of Christopher Duffy, MAS, to the position of director of marketing. In his role, Duffy will be responsible for designing and implementing key marketing and branding initiatives of the company, including…
Read MoreSweda Company LLC President, CEO Returns
Sweda Company LLC, City of Industry, Calif., announced that former president and CEO Jim Hagan has returned to lead the company once again. “I am excited to get back to work on moving the organization to the next level of innovation, capabilities and customer experience,” Hagan said. With more than 15 years of industry experience,…
Read MoreProforma Reports a Record 171 Owners Earn Million and Multi-Million Dollar Club Recognitions in 2016
Proforma, Cleveland, announced that 171 owners have achieved million or multi-million dollar success in 2016. Of these top performers, 16 owners will be welcomed into the Million Dollar Club for the first time, and 14 owners will be inducted into the Multi-Million Dollar Club. Proforma’s Million and Multi-Million Dollar members’ sales ranged from $1 million to…
Read MoreGoldstar Promotes Duggan to National Key Accounts Manager West
Goldstar, San Diego, announced the promotion of Charles G. Duggan II, MAS+, as national and strategic key accounts manager west. “We are excited to have Charles as national key accounts manager,” said Howard Cubberly, general manager for Goldstar…
Read MoreBIC Graphic Introduces New Products, Celebrates Anniversary
BIC Graphic, Clearwater, Fla., announced that it has added 250 new products and is beginning the year with Cycle 1 specials. It also announced that, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the BIC Clic Stic, BIC Graphic is offering special pricing on the BIC Clic Stic and BIC Clic Stic Stylus. Through the end of…
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