Promo Marketing announced that it has partnered with Trade Only as a reseller of the company’s website solution, STORE, and business management software, VISION; systems specifically designed for distributors in the North American promotional products market.
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High-Powered Magnet Sets Recalled by Reiss Innovations Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with the firm named below, recently announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Read MorePromo Marketing and Trade Only Distributor Website FAQ
What if I have an existing Promo Marketing website?You will get upgraded to our new platform for FREE! Our professional design staff will recreate your current website on the new STORE platform. Once your site has been recreated, we will email you the link so that you can start adding additional custom content—including the ability…
Read MoreCamsing Global Announces Launch of New Writing Instrument Line
Camsing Global recently announced the launch of StyleWrite, a new line of writing instruments for the promotional products industry. The new line will include a complete range of designs, from entry level two-piece sticks to plunger-action, twist and roller ball pens, all with a variety of finishes—including plastic, aluminum and brass.
Read MoreScott Somerville Promoted to General Manager of Hanes Branded Printwear
HanesBrands recently announced that Scott Somerville has been promoted to general manager of the branded printwear division. Somerville most recently held the position of vice president of sales for branded printwear. He has worked at HanesBrands for more than 21 years with roles that included team leader for HanesBrands’ Kmart, Target and Walmart businesses driving key sales and marketing initiatives. In his new role, Somerville will lead the Branded Printwear sales, marketing, product and customer-service teams.
Read MoreSterling Cut Glass Adds New Marketing Manager
Sterling Cut Glass, the crystal awards, gifts and drinkware supplier based in Erlanger, Ky., on December 5 announced that the company has hired Lindsay Weisker as marketing manager. She will direct the company’s overall marketing, strategic planning programs and corporate communications.
Read MoreSanMar Hires Kirit Wadhwana as Global Quality Assurance Manager
SanMar Corporation, the Seattle-based supplier of apparel and accessories, today announced that the company has hired Kirit Wadhwana as global quality assurance manager. In this newly created position, Wadhwana will ensure all SanMar products are manufactured to the company’s design and aesthetic standards.
Read MoreCastelli North America Names Fran Ford, Jr. President
Castelli North America, the promotional planners, journals and notebooks supplier based in Sparks, Nev., on December 4 announced that Fran Ford, Jr. has been named president of the company, effective immediately. Ford previously worked at Castelli from 1993 to 2002 and has served in the promotional products industry for more than 12 years, most recently as vice president of J. Charles from 2009 to 2012.
Read MoreCPSC Announces New General Counsel
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) chairman Inez Tenebaum on December 3 announced the hiring of Stephanie Tsacoumis as the new general counsel for CPSC. Tsacoumis will begin her tenure with the agency on December 10, 2012.
Read MoreAlexander Manufacturing Appoints New President
Alexander Manufacturing, a leading promotional products supplier based out of St. Louis, recently announced that Michael O’Connell has been appointed as president of the company. In this position at Alexander Manufacturing, he will be focused on driving growth for the company through the delivery of innovative products and services that meet the needs of the industry.
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