Supplier News

A Special Milestone in Spector & Co. History
December 12, 2022 at 9:30 am

Have you heard our latest, greatest news yet? We're extremely excited to announce a special milestone in Spector & Co. history. We're taking up residency in Las Vegas. Like other Canadian greats that have come before us – think Celine, Shania, Cirque du Soleil — we promise to also deliver an experience you'll keep coming…

Galaxy Balloon Names Les Dorfman as New President
December 6, 2022 at 11:06 am

Galaxy Balloons Inc., Cleveland, announced that Les Dorfman, BASI, a 40-plus year industry veteran, has been named as the company's new president, succeeding Terry Brizz, MAS, founder and president of Galaxy for more than three decades. Brizz's retirement will be effective Jan. 31, 2023. Dorfman grew up in the…

Koozie Group Sources Sustainable Paper Stock for Best-Selling Categories
December 6, 2022 at 8:57 am

The paper used by Koozie Group in most of its calendars and all of its paper mouse pads, Souvenir Sticky Note pads, and Souvenir scratch pad products now comes from facilities certified by either the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) or the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). These two organizations are the gold standard for responsible forestry…

Q-Tees Shifts to Solar-Powered Facilities, Releases Sustainable Tote Bag
November 30, 2022 at 8:00 am

Q-Tees, Stone Mountain, GA, is implementing new eco-friendly practices as they pledge to become more sustainable in the years to come. The brand is known for its reasonably priced, high-quality products, but as Q-Tees approaches its 35th year in business, the focus has shifted to a brighter future for both its customers and the planet.…

2022 Top Suppliers: How Taking a Risk Paid Off for Koozie Group
November 15, 2022 at 2:56 pm

As part of Print+Promo Marketing's 2022 Top Suppliers list, we asked some of the top-ranked suppliers about how they managed to continue to grow and bounce back from the pandemic, their thoughts on where the industry stands, their future plans and more. Read on for our conversation with David Klatt, CEO of Koozie Group, the…

2022 Top Suppliers: A Snapshot of a Recovering Industry
November 15, 2022 at 10:47 am

More than two years removed from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we're all pretty sick of hearing terms like "pivoting" and "new normal," but there's a reason that those phrases have been thrown around so much. It's exactly what business owners – and everyone else – had to do. Within the promotional products industry,…

Green is the New Black: Tech and Eco Go Hand-In-Hand
November 14, 2022 at 10:26 am

In recent years the eco-friendly trend has seen significant growth, and should in fact no longer be called a trend, as the need and desire for eco-friendly products and manufacturing becomes entrenched in our consumer psyche. As more and more people become aware of the impact of their purchasing habits on the environment, they are…

Pro Towels Announces Passing of Sheila Ware
November 2, 2022 at 11:19 am

Pro Towels, Pittsburgh, announced the passing of long-time employee Sheila Ware. The company released the following obituary yesterday: It is with deep sadness and profound grief to announce that Pro Towels has suffered a major loss due to the death of our beloved employee Sheila Ware. Sheila has been…