Supplier News
January 6, 2017 at 8:11 am
This morning, Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced that it has acquired Beacon Promotions, New Ulm, Minn. The acquisition was finalized in December. "For more than 60 years, Hub Pen has focused solely on writing instruments, and in doing so, we were able to deliver the highest quality pens at a better value than anyone…
December 28, 2016 at 12:37 pm
PWS, Brea, Calif., announced a significant capacity expansion to better serve East Coast and Midwest customers by officially opening up their production and shipping facilities in Portland, Tenn., on Jan. 1, 2017. This expansion will allow PWS to take on new customers at both of their locations in California and Tennessee. Both new and existing…
December 23, 2016 at 10:58 am
Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: Hope everyone has a great holiday!) Last week, Hit Promotional Products won, and will face off against Impamark. The winner will be decided by a simple poll. The poll will…
December 22, 2016 at 2:47 pm
In order to promote new business, Cross, Lincoln, R.I., is opening a flagship retail store in Providence, R.I., where the company was founded and where it maintained a steam-powered factory. "I wanted to be downtown because it's a great, vibrant city," Robert Baird, CEO of A.T. Cross Co., told the Allentown Morning Call. In addition…
December 19, 2016 at 2:09 pm
Halls & Company, the Brooklyn Mark, Minnesota-based manufacture of ID Line, got into the holiday spirit this season by raising a total of $4,130 for local Minneapolis food shelves. While donations were given to three different food shelves, the majority…
December 14, 2016 at 11:08 am
Tropical cyclone Vardah struck the city of Chennai, India, on Monday, leaving more than 10 people dead and causing destruction in the major manufacturing city in Eastern India. The storm uprooted more than 10,000 trees, according to The Hindu, damaging roads, railway networks, and electricity and telecommunication infrastructure. https://twitter.com/anilkumble1074/status/808722172059549696 "It appears that the power system…
December 12, 2016 at 9:13 am
Cimpress, Venlo, Netherlands, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire National Pen Co., Shelbyville, Tenn. National Pen Co. will complement the investment Cimpress already has made in its technology and supply chain capabilities for promotional products, apparel and gifts offerings. "Just like business cards, custom pens are a simple yet highly…
December 9, 2016 at 11:33 am
Unlike last year, the Pantone Color Institute managed to settle on one color of the year for 2017—Greenery. "Greenery is a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature's greens revive, restore and renew," the…
December 9, 2016 at 11:05 am
Terry Town, San Diego, has further defined its reputation in the market with the design and release of a dynamic new logo. “Our previous logo did us well for over 20 years,” said Michael Del Bucchia, vice president of sales for Terry Town. “However, its nautical coloration was more representative of when we were mostly…
December 8, 2016 at 12:06 pm
Pro Towels, Pittsburgh, announced an expansion of its plant in Abbeville County, S.C., creating numerous job opportunities, thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in concert with West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc. The 300,000 square foot facility currently employs 150 people. “We are excited by the opportunities made possible by this," said Kevin Nord,…
