HPG, Braintree, MA, announced today that it has acquired Evans Manufacturing, Garden Grove, CA. The two companies made the announcement with a video from the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas.
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Stran Announces Nicole Brown as Vice President of Operations
Stran, Quincy, Mass, announced that promotional product industry veteran Nicole Brown has joined the management team in the role of vice president of operations, reporting to COO Sheila Johnshoy. Brown began working as a full-time contractor at Stran in August of 2022 to help project-manage the implementation of NetSuite at Stran. In her new role…
Read MoreNew York Bans Apparel Treated by PFAS Chemicals
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a new law prohibiting the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals in production of clothing and textiles within New York State. The legislation will go into effect on Dec. 31, 2023. PFAS chemicals are used to make apparel stain- and water-resistant, but are known as “forever chemicals” due…
Read MoreHow Can I See My Full Screen While Managing Orders?
Ask the Accountant… Question: When I am working in the Order Management screen in SAGE Online, sometimes I can’t see the right side of the screen. Can I fix that? Answer: Yes, it can happen and is quite annoying, as some of the icons on the right side of the screen, such as the Create,…
Read MoreNavitor Inc. Acquires Epoly Corporation
FolderWorks, a Navitor Inc. company based in North Mankato, MN, has reached an agreement to acquire Epoly Corporation. Headquartered in Naples, FL, Epoly provides custom-imprinted folders, envelopes, folios and other document organization products to the promotional marketing industry. All of Epoly’s products are manufactured from durable, moisture-resistant and recyclable polypropylene. “We’re thrilled because Epoly Corporation…
Read MoreAmado Lara Appointed President of Roland DGA Corporation
Roland DGA Corporation, a provider of wide-format inkjet printers, cutters, milling machines and other advanced digital imaging technology, announced that it has appointed Amado Lara as its new president. Andrew Oransky, formerly Roland DGA’s president and CEO, will continue to serve as CEO, providing strategic input while serving on…
Read MoreDid You Know Planters Has a NUTMobile for Promotional Experiences?
We all know about the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile. It’s maybe the most famous food-shaped car in the world. But, did you know that Planters has been operating a nut-shaped NUTMobile since the 1930s, and it’s currently touring the nation with promotional products?
Read MoreFanatics’ NFT Division Sale Shows that Digital Products Still Need to Be Tied to Physical Ones
Fanatics just sold 60% of its Candy Digital NFT platform, with CEO Michael Rubin admitting that digital collectibles work best when they’re connected to real, physical products. The promotional products industry has been dabbling with NFT’s for a few years, and this is a good indicator of where they fit.
Read MoreSnugZ USA Exclusively Partners with ZipSip – The World’s First Adjustable Drink Holder
SnugZ USA, West Jordan, Utah, has announced that it has launched a new and exclusive product from ZipSip into the promotional products industry. ZipSip allows you to perfectly insulate everything from a slim can to a solo cup. Perfectly portable and with fun bright designs, ZipSip fits your drink and your lifestyle from your morning…
Read MoreAdidas and Thom Browne Battle In Court Over Horizontal Stripes
The court case between Adidas and designer brand Thom Browne reached Manhattans’s Southern District Court yesterday, where it will be decided whether Thom Browne infringed on Adidas’ iconic three-stripe motif with its own horizontal stripe design. Adidas is seeking damages of $867,225, which it claims is the amount it would have made in licensing fees…
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