Supplier News
November 19, 2015 at 3:32 pm
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB or Board), finding that an IPR petitioner failed to meet its burden of proving that a cited prior art U.S. patent reference was entitled to its (earlier) provisional application’s priority date as its effective prior art date. The…
November 19, 2015 at 3:15 pm
Imagine you're at a networking event and meet that one person who oozes competence, confidence, charisma and knowledge—all in one greeting. This person is warm, and genuinely listens to and cares about what you have to say. While she doesn't push her services on you at every turn, she responds thoughtfully and intelligently. Oh, as…
November 18, 2015 at 5:08 pm
Penn Emblem Company, Philadelphia, is applying its mantra of “Do the right thing. Do things right,” by furthering its product safety certification. Penn Emblem Company’s Mexico location received certification from Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP). In order to meet WRAP guidelines, companies must “promote safe, lawful, humane and ethical manufacturing.” For more information on Penn…
November 18, 2015 at 5:01 pm
R.S. Owens, Chicago, announced the shipment of the Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) Lumiere awards to the Tokyo chapter, where they will await the announcements of the Japanese technology recipients this December. The AIS organization was created to advance the creative arts and sciences of…
November 18, 2015 at 4:35 pm
HTT Headwear, Murrieta, Calif., announced its exclusive license agreement with King's Camo. HTT Headwear will create styles for a camouflage-inspired sportswear line. HTT Headwear indicated in a statement that the company looks forward to the mutually successful relationship with King's Camo, and is excited and proud to use King's Camo's patterns and designs to create…
November 17, 2015 at 6:47 pm
Global Graphics Network (GGN), a new Tampa, Florida-based business accelerator for print-shop owners, plans to add 50 development executives throughout North America over the next two years. “Thousands of print-shop owners throughout North America need a solid path to grow their sales, increase their profits and have more fun again in the printing business,” said…
November 17, 2015 at 4:39 pm
Colleen Bibby, customer service representative for Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., has received the Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY) Customer Service Representative of the Year Award. Bibby has been…
November 17, 2015 at 4:03 pm
FIEL–Fairdeal Import & Export Ltd., Orlando, Fla., announced the addition of embroidery to its available decoration methods. Distributors can now choose among screen printing, heat transfer printing and embroidery when purchasing decorated products. “We are adding embroidery to our operation because we want to provide our customers with a wider array of decorating options,” said…
November 16, 2015 at 6:53 pm
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) reported that it recorded a 14.1 percent increase in package volume and an 11.1 percent increase in shipping and package revenue for the 2015 fiscal year, but saw a net loss of $5.1 billion. However, this loss looks better than its $5.5 billion loss in 2014. With the increase in…
November 16, 2015 at 4:52 pm
Promotional products retailer 4imprint, Oshkosh, Wis., and international forecaster Color Marketing Group, Alexandria, Va., have developed promotional bags in four of 2016’s trendiest colors. With a supplier partner, 4imprint will feature two promotional bags in Uni-Blue, Arabesque, Teal My Heart and Cinco: Cotton Sheeting Tote:…