In honor of World Environment Day, Cintas Corporation announced that it diverted more than 17 million 16.9 oz. plastic bottles from landfills in 2012 through the production of its EcoGeneration line. This represents a 13 percent increase over the company’s 2011 totals.
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Bullet Launches 17 New Items
Bullet announced the launch of 17 new items to boost distributor sales this summer. New items represent several product categories including technology, bags and writing—all offered at the incredibly low prices customers have come to expect from Bullet.
Read MoreGildan Activewear Announces Agreement to Acquire New Buffalo Shirt Factory
Gildan Activewear Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of New Buffalo Shirt Factory Inc. for approximately $7 million. New Buffalo Shirt Factory is a leader in screen printing and apparel decoration.
Read MorePPAI Honors Janelle Nevins and Roni Wright with 2013 Woman of Achievement Award
PPAI has named Janelle Nevins (posthumously) of the Summit Group LLC, Atlanta, and Roni Wright, MAS, of The Book Company in Crystal Beach, Fla., as the 2013 PPAI Woman of Achievement award recipients.
Read MoreHDS CEO Named as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
HDS recently announced that its founder and CEO, Howard Schwartz, has been named as a finalist for the Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia region of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year award program. Recognized as one of the most prestigious business award programs in the country, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award celebrates the country’s most innovative business leaders. This year, the award program received submissions from over 1,700 nominees from across the country. The award recognizes men and women who take the standard of excellence and achievement to new heights.
Read MoreSAAC Relaunches Coupon Program for 2013 SAAC Show
The Specialty Advertising Association of California is relaunching its coupon program at its 2013 SAAC show. Previously distributed in print and CD formats, the coupons will now be in a digital PDF format and include online promo codes
Read MoreVisstun, Digispec and Counterpoint Hire New Marketing Coordinator
The Visstun, Digispec and CounterPoint family recently hired Irene Pahang as its new marketing coordinator.
“We’re excited to have Irene on our team,” said Paula Piano, director of sales and marketing. “She has a great personality and her travel experiences will serve her well in her new position.”
Pahang was born and raised in Alaska and moved to Las Vegas to pursue a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As part of her new position, Pahang will coordinate and execute all sales-related off-site visits and tradeshows as well as research, plan, and book any additional travel opportunities that will increase customer relations.
About Visstun, Digispec and CounterPoint:
Visstun, Digispec, and CounterPoint are all part of a family of companies founded by Ed Hamilton, producing American-manufactured products in the Las Vegas headquarters.
For more information visit www.visstun.com, www.digispec.com or www.doyoupop.com.
Zorrel Named Offical Lifestyle Apparel of IRONMAN in the United States and Canada
IRONMAN recently announced Zorrel International Inc. as the official lifestyle apparel of IRONMAN in the United States and Canada for the next three years. Zorrel will be the exclusive provider of lifestyle apparel for IRONMAN official merchandise, both online (www.ironmanstore.com) and at races throughout the United States and at select races in Canada. Products will include event T-Shirts, Polo’s, Fleece and Softshell jackets.
Read MoreCrystal D Hires New Employees, Larsen Retires
Crystal D, St. Paul, Minn., has announced several personnel changes in its offices. The company has hired two new employees, one employee has been transferred to customer service, and Kay Larsen has retired.
Read MoreInnerWorkings Extends Agreement with IHG to Include Greater China and Asia Pacific
InnerWorkings, a leading global marketing supply chain company, recently announced a contract extension with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s largest hotel companies. The agreement builds on the success of InnerWorkings’ multi-year partnership with IHG in developing loyalty program materials and eStores for several of their hotel brands. Under the new agreement, the relationship expands beyond the Americas region to include Greater China and Asia Pacific.
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