Feedback Shows Power Meeting Austin Successful for All Attendees

The feedback is in: Power Meeting Austin was one of the most successful Power Meetings to date! The event was held May 11 through 14 in Austin, Texas.

Promo Marketing’s Power Meetings are quickly becoming the industry standard for creating lasting supplier-distributor relationships. The unique one-on-one private meeting format is known for fostering new business relationships and solidifying orders right in the meeting–something that is hard to do at a larger industry event.

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Geiger Announces Growth in Common Web Services Vendor Participation

Two more industry powerhouses, PolyConcept North America (which includes Bullet, Leed’s, Trimark and Humphrey), Pittsburgh, and Gemline, Lawrence, Mass., have joined the ranks of Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, and other industry visionaries to provide inventory via Common Web Services. They join Starline Inc., Hit Promotional Products, BIC Graphic, Jetline, Logomark and Southern Plus.

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Newton Manufacturing Files Chapter 11, Agrees to Sell to HALO Branded Solutions

Yesterday, Newton Manufacturing, Newton, Iowa, petitioned the U.S. Federal Court in Des Moines, Iowa for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection. Although subject to potential competitive bidding, the filing included a court motion to sell nearly all of the assets of the business to industry distributor, HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., in an expedited sale to take place within 30 days.

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Les Dorfman Joins High Caliber Line as Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Top 40 industry supplier High Caliber Line, Irwindale, Calif., today announced the addition of Les Dorfman as vice president of sales and marketing.

Les has more than 33 years of experience in the industry, and previously served as senior vice president of sales and business development at Visions/Awardcraft. Previous to that role Les was one of the owners of industry leader AITG for 28 years. Les has also served on many industry committees and boards and is an honorary life member of SAAC.

Les looks forward to being part of Team High Caliber and helping this Top 40 supplier grow to new heights.

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