Supplier News
December 10, 2018 at 9:08 am
It's clear the tariffs are going to impact the promo industry in the new year. We asked Brian Porter, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Starline Inc., about what we can expect for 2019, how promo suppliers are handling pricing and much more. Plus, Sean and Brendan discuss a totally crazy insane morning hack from Jeff Bezos, and Sean asks the tough questions everyone's afraid to ask about Pantone's Color of the Year...
December 4, 2018 at 1:55 pm
Galaxy Balloons Inc., Cleveland, announced that it has acquired the Great American Drinkware Company, West Alexandria, Ohio. Financial details of the acquisition were not immediately released. Terry Brizz, MAS, president of Galaxy Balloons, said in a press release that he is "excited about the opportunity to expand [Galaxy's] line with Great American drinkware's USA-made molded…
December 4, 2018 at 11:27 am
BIC Graphic North America announced a new, exclusive partnership with Tervis Tumbler Company. BIC Graphic will launch Tervis items for sale to promotional products distributors beginning in December 2018. The supplier will offer low minimums, 24-hour turnaround times, dedicated service teams and five-business day standard service on Tervis drinkware...
December 3, 2018 at 7:30 am
Hanesbrands Inc. announced it is donating 225,000 pairs of socks to organizations fighting homelessness across the U.S. in its ninth year of sponsoring the Hanes National Sock Drive. Hanes is continuing to partner with national agencies...
November 28, 2018 at 8:19 am
Prime Line, the hard goods division of alphabroder based in Bridgeport, Conn., announced it has increased production capacity by 20 percent through the addition of multiple production lines and warehousing space to accommodate a surge of 24-hour rush holiday orders. “The continued steady growth of our 24-hour rush items as well as our gift category…
November 27, 2018 at 8:49 am
Next Level Apparel, Gardena, Calif., announced it is expanding into the U.K. through an exclusive partnership with PenCarrie. Next Level is currently available within wholesale distribution channels across the U.S., Canada and Australia...
November 21, 2018 at 11:23 am
For the third consecutive year, Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., the hard goods division of alphabrorder, sponsored Bridgeport Rescue Mission’s Great Thanksgiving Project, which doles out turkeys; bags of Thanksgiving fixings; and winter coats, hats, gloves and scarves to 3,200 families in need in Fairfield County. “The Great Thanksgiving Event is an amazing opportunity for Prime…
November 21, 2018 at 10:49 am
The saga involving Tervis Tumblers and Trinity Graphics is over, with the two companies agreeing to dismiss the lawsuit. Here's a quick refresher, in case you forgot: In February, Trinity Graphics sued Tervis for allegedly conspiring to steal trade secrets by violating a non-disclosure agreement. Trinity accused Tervis of using a factory tour as an…
November 19, 2018 at 11:33 am
The 113th annual awards banquet for the Utah Manufacturers Association was held on Nov. 3, 2018, where West Jordan, Utah-based SnugZ USA was recognized alongside nine other manufacturing companies. Manufacturer of the Year is awarded to companies that show outstanding execution in…
November 16, 2018 at 1:12 pm
Aspiring to further promote its brand, QUINN, Hanover, Pa., announced its partnership with the TeamWalterB multi-line sales force. Since 2002, TeamWalterB’s sales agency has served the Mid-Atlantic and New York metropolitan areas. Featuring a four-member team with more than 35 years of promotional experience, TeamWalterB recognizes the interconnection between manufacturing, marketing and sales, enabling them…
