Writing Instruments
May 11, 2016 at 5:57 pm
Bankers Pen, Garfield, N.J., announced that it has finalized its purchase of Gotham Pen & Pencil, Bronx, N.Y. The initial transaction took place in January, and shortly after acquiring Gotham Pen & Pencil, Bankers Pen began integrating its products and operations. "We have spent the past three months integrating the operations of Gotham into our…
May 6, 2016 at 3:15 pm
Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced the passing of William (Bill) Gassett, customer service representative, this week. Gassett started with the company on April 21, 2010. He made an immediate impact with his casual professionalism and ability to put…
April 15, 2016 at 12:56 pm
Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced that, after an extensive search, the company has chosen Tenex Capital Management as its new partner to support growth, and to help its family shareholders and all others associated with Hub Pen Company achieve their personal and professional goals. Hub Pen Company will continue into its 57th year operating…
March 31, 2016 at 5:37 pm
Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced the addition of brothers Tim Rosica of Rosica Marketing and Pete Rosica of Rosica Promotions to its expanding list of multi-line representatives. They will represent the company in the mid-Atlantic states of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. Tim Rosica has…
March 18, 2016 at 4:19 pm
The 2016 Expo East was underway in Atlantic City, N.J., this week. We at Promo Marketing spotted everything from costumed leprechauns to fun giveaways. But if you weren't able to make it this year, don't worry, we've got all the highlights straight from the source. "Expo East continues to be the premier East Coast event," said…
March 1, 2016 at 4:50 pm
For those of you who answer the question, "What's your favorite color?" with "rainbow," there may finally be the perfect pen for you. The Scribble Pen uses a special ink cartridge and scanner to replicate any color with both a ballpoint pen tip and stylus tip for tablets. According to Mashable, the Scribble Pen allows…
February 19, 2016 at 6:57 pm
BIC Group, Clichy, France, announced in a press release that the company's CEO, Mario Guevara, has decided to retire. The board of directors will propose two options—to combine the chairman and CEO functions, and to nominate chairman of the board Bruno Bich as chairman and CEO. One of Bich's responsibilities would be to continue to develop…
February 11, 2016 at 4:39 pm
Staples, Framingham, Mass., announced yesterday that it received approval from the European Commission, the executive body of the European Union, to acquire Office Depot, Boca Raton, Fla. "This is a significant step, and we're very pleased the European Commission has approved this transaction," Ron Sargent, chairman and CEO of Staples, said in a press release.…
January 20, 2016 at 4:52 pm
Leed’s, New Kensington, Pa., announced that it, along with A.T. Cross Company, is now the promotional products supplier for Sheaffer luxury writing instruments. Sheaffer joins the Leed’s portfolio of writing instrument brands, which range from high-end offerings to more value-priced options. “We are extremely excited to offer Sheaffer pens to our customers,” said Nicole Kyser,…
January 20, 2016 at 4:44 pm
Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced the addition of John Gibbons to its team of sales executives. Gibbons, a multi-disciplined sales professional with experience in the creation, development and management of account partnerships, will represent Hub Pen Company with its distributors in New England.…
