Ted Stahl, executive chairman of the board and founder of Sterling Heights, Michigan-based STAHLS’, recently announced multiple changes in company leadership positions. “It is with great pride that I share positive changes in our leadership team,” said Stahl. “We have great expectations for these talented and motivated leaders who, along with their strong staffs, will…
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Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, has named H. Wayne Roberts, MAS, retired vice president of Wichita, Kansas-based Pioneer Balloon and past chair of the PPAI board of directors, as recipient of the 2017 PPAI H. Ted Olson…
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In September 2016, Bill Vernon, chairman of The Vernon Company, Newton, Iowa, marked a career and company milestone by becoming the first person in the company’s 114-year history to celebrate 60 continuous years of service in its corporate…
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Bankers Advertising Company, an Iowa City, Iowa-based distributor, hosted a party to celebrate its 120th year in business. Bankers Advertising Company staff, sales partners and vendor partners attended the festivities, which included a cookout, cake and memory sharing. The company also gave out…
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The Book Company, Delray Beach, Fla., announced an exclusive partnership with Shinola, a Detroit-based lifestyle brand with retail stores worldwide. Shinola’s line of U.S.-made journals is now available to the promotional products industry as of Oct. 1. Since 2012, Shinola products have…
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Logomark, Tustin, Calif., announced an exclusive partnership with Pelican Products, Torrance, Calif. The partnership gives Logomark customers access to a full lineup of Pelican Products’ promotional offerings, beginning with steel double-wall insulated drinkware. “When it comes to offering truly high-performance products, Pelican stands apart from the crowd,” said Scott Pearson, Logomark executive vice president and…
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Club Colors, Schaumburg, Ill., announced the newest member of its management team, Parker Melvin, as inside sales manager. Melvin brings a comprehensive knowledge of the promotional products industry and many years of expertise in marketing, sales and sales management to the firm. At his previous position with SmithBucklin Promo Products, Melvin spearheaded its marketing efforts…
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AIA Corporation, Neenah, Wisc., announced today the appointment of Matthew T. Gresge as CEO. Effective immediately, Gresge replaces David Woods, who will retire after 14 years of service to AIA and more than 25 years in the promotional products industry. “After David announced his retirement, AIA conducted an extensive, nationwide search to find AIA’s next…
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In conjunction with Customer Service Week, which began Monday, Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., is celebrating its customer care teams in Bridgeport and at its Jetline facility in Gaffney, S.C., with daily events, including team building…
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Spector & Co., a West Chazy, New York-based supplier of writing instruments and business gifts, announced the hiring of Shashi Singam as director of digital media based out of its head office. Singam comes to Spector & Co. with…
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