Supplier News

Artistic Toy Manufacturing Employee Buys Company
January 5, 2018 at 2:14 pm

Artistic Toy Manufacturing, Allentown, Pa., announced that its former sales manager purchased the company on Dec. 29. Katrina Marshall, who held the position for 11 years, acquired the assets to form a new company, which will operate under the name Artistic Toys & Promotions LLC. "I am humbled and honored to see Katrina take Artistic…

Beacon Promotions Announces Changes to Inside Sales Team
December 29, 2017 at 2:02 pm

Beacon Promotions, New Ulm, Minn., is making changes to its inside sales team. These changes are being done to provide additional selling support to our distributors. Cami Larson and JoAnn Sprenger: national associate account executives. Their focus is on sales growth through outreach and support to our key accounts…

The Promo Marketing 2017 Top 50 Suppliers
December 29, 2017 at 11:43 am

Beacon Promotions, New Ulm, Minn., is making changes to its inside sales team. These changes are being done to provide additional selling support to our distributors. Cami Larson and JoAnn Sprenger: national associate account executives. Their focus is on sales growth through outreach and support to our key accounts and buying groups. Larson joined Beacon […]

SnugZ USA Tragically Loses One of Its Own
December 28, 2017 at 2:14 pm

SnugZ USA, West Jordan, Utah, has released the following statement regarding the passing of Richard D. Massey: Our beloved Richard D. Massey Esq., director of legal and regulatory affairs, passed away on Dec. 13, 2017. He has been a steady mainstay with SnugZ for the past seven-plus years, and played a vital role in directing…

Starline Inc. Receives QCA Accreditation
December 19, 2017 at 11:21 am

Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, the promotional product industry’s only independent, non-governmental accreditation organization dedicated to helping companies provide brand safety, has awarded QCA Accreditation to Starline Inc., Grand Island, N.Y. Starline becomes only the third supplier in 2017 to achieve Accreditation status as a result of meeting the rigorous qualifications of the promotional products…

Pro Towels Promotes Keith Lofton to Vice President of Sales
December 6, 2017 at 11:07 am

The Pro Towels family of companies, Pittsburgh, Pa., announced the promotion of Keith Lofton to the role of vice president of sales. Lofton has been a part of the team for almost six years, from a starting role as regional director in the southeast, to most recently national accounts director, east. "Keith is one of…

Cintas Secures Tax Credit for New Distribution Center
December 5, 2017 at 1:33 pm

Cintas Corp. got approval from the Ohio Tax Credit Authority to open a new distribution center in Groveport, Ohio, a town south of Columbus and a little over 100 miles from its headquarters in Cincinnati. According to Columbus Business First, the expansion will create 69 full-time jobs, generating about $2.3 million in new payroll over…

S&S Activewear's Texas Facility Is Now Open
December 5, 2017 at 1:18 pm

S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., is officially open for business in Fort Worth, Texas, with its new state-of-the-art distribution center. While the facility is fully operational for shipping and receiving, will-call orders are expected to become available in the first quarter of 2018. The Fort Worth location marks the largest distribution center in S&S’s fleet, and…

Chuck Rips the Roof Off of Crystal D!
November 22, 2017 at 9:56 am

Have you ever wondered what makes one small business flourish while another one fails? Are you a small-business owner, or do you know a small-business owner who wants to be inspired by someone who knows exactly what it’s like to be in the trenches, just barely surviving? Do you want to know how to have…