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Shari Pulver, president of JP Promotional Products, Ossining, N.Y., announced the acquisition of Ace Promotional Products of Roselle Park, N.J.

Visstun has added injection-molded lids, both with and without straw slots, to complement its line of reusable cups. The lids are offered in black, red and white and are available for all six cup sizes as well as the 8 and 16 oz. containers.

ePromos Promotional Products announced today that it has formed a strategic partnership with Constant Contact Inc., the trusted marketing advisor to more than 400,000 small organizations.

Zippo lighters are still so retro cool that the company expects to produce its 500 millionth lighter when the northwestern Pennsylvania company celebrates its 80th anniversary next year.

The recession's grip on small-business owners has loosened, but unemployment remains stubbornly high and access to credit is still tight. To fight the effects of flat sales and weak profit, Small Business Administration chief Karen Mills has been focused on getting smaller firms the capital they need to survive until demand picks up. 

U.S. manufacturing remains strong, economist Ian Shepherdson said after the government reported an unexpected decline in factory orders for durable goods.

USimprints.com announced that 2010 revenue increased more than 40% over 2009. The company has seen record growth over the past year after updating their website with better navigation, lower prices, and free virtual proofs even before customers place their order.

Shares of Cintas Corporation ended the trading session higher by $0.06 or 0.21 percent from its previous close. Cintas Corporation's price action formed what is considered to be a bullish engulfing candle that could very well signal continuation of trend or reversal on ongoing weakness.

On Wednesday, Panasonic, Fujitsu and NEC restarted electronics factories. But, as they were doing so, other companies were halting production, because of difficulty getting parts.

Pinnacle Promotions Inc. announced the addition of original 360-degree imagery to its website. The new technology provides visitors with an interactive shopping experience, allowing them to view full spherical panoramas of products.