Supplier News

Behind the Scenes at Debco's State-of-the-Art New Facility (and Housewarming Party!)
August 28, 2019 at 12:21 pm

When we got an invite to head north to Canada and visit Debco’s brand new facility in the greater Toronto area, we jumped at the chance. The Debco Housewarming Party took place June 19, and we got the scoop on the supplier’s future plans and how it graduated from a 37,000 sq. ft. office and print shop to an enormous new 245,000 sq. ft. facility...

Maple Ridge Farms Announces a New Give Back Campaign
August 28, 2019 at 11:16 am

Maple Ridge Farms, Mosinee, Wis., announced its "Give Back" campaign, a new social responsibility initiative. Tom Riordan, president of Maple Ridge Farms, announced that the supplier will be partnering with Habitat for Humanity as part of the 2019 initiative. The company has selected 15 gourmet gifts to be included in the initiative, providing an array…

Gemline Announces New President, CEO and VP of Marketing
August 27, 2019 at 2:20 pm

Gemline, Lawrence, Mass., announced multiple personnel moves yesterday: Frank Carpenito appointed as company president; Jonathan Isaacson promoted to chairman and CEO; and Saadia Bryant promoted to vice president of marketing, product and design. Carpenito has been on the Gemline board since 2014, and in his new role will be responsible for handling the company's day-to-day operations...

alphabroder Re-Launches North End with Three New Features
August 26, 2019 at 11:51 am

alphabroder, Trevose, Pa., announced the relaunch of North end in both the U.S. and Canadian markets. The launch introduces three new technologies across 16 styles, enhancing the North End brand identity around a modern, technology-driven brand that's rooted in fashion. The new technologies include UTK SubDown, a synthetic down-alternative insulation fiber as warm as down;…

Prime Line Releases Holiday Gift Guide
August 21, 2019 at 1:33 pm

Prime Line released its newest catalog, the Holiday Gift Guide, a catalog geared toward promotional products for the holiday gift-giving season. Featuring more than 200 styles, the guide has a wide range of products that aid in making the gift-giving season less stressful. “The 2019 Gift Guide, with products ranging from our exclusive Leeman line to…

PCNA Makes Commitment to the Environment With EcoSmart Program
August 20, 2019 at 1:44 pm

Polyconcept North America (PCNA) announced that it has refreshed its pioneering EcoSmart program to meet the needs of a new generation of consumers eager for eco-friendly products and opportunities to help the planet. EcoSmart was originally established more…

Alyssa Inkrott Joins the Promotional Sales Team at Raining Rose
August 20, 2019 at 10:45 am

Raining Rose, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, announced the recent hiring of Alyssa Inkrott, who has joined the promotional sales team as a national sales executive, calling on national and large accounts all over the country. Inkrott brings experience and knowledge from…

Trimark Names Kate Boyce as Vice President and General Manager
August 15, 2019 at 2:51 pm

Trimark, the apparel division of promotional products supplier Polyconcept North America (PCNA), announced it has hired Kate Boyce as vice president and general manager. Boyce will oversee all aspects of Trimark’s business in the U.S. and Canada, including product…

2019 Inc. 5000: See What Promotional Products Companies Made the List
August 15, 2019 at 2:18 pm

Every year, we look forward to combing through the Inc. 5000 list to see which of our friends in the promotional products industry made it among the esteemed ranks. This year, more than 60 companies related to promotional products made the list. That's a pretty impressive chunk.