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June 6, 2017 at 2:04 pm
BIC Graphic North America, Clearwater, Fla., announced that its parent company, BIC Group, has signed an asset and share purchase agreement to sell its North American promotional products division and Asian sourcing division (BGNA) to an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital (H.I.G.), a global U.S. private equity firm. “We are excited about partnering with H.I.G. for…
May 16, 2017 at 8:20 am
Showdown Displays, Brooklyn Center, Minn., announced it has been acquired by Pfingsten Partners LLC, a Chicago-based private equity firm, as part of a recapitalization event. Showdown Displays goes to market through a network of more than 20,000 resellers composed of promotional products distributors, sign shops and printers. Showdown products can be found in a variety…
April 26, 2017 at 3:36 pm
American Solutions for Business (ASB), Glenwood, Minn., has named Justin Zavadil president, effective immediately. Zavadill, the son of the company's founder and CEO, Larry Zavadil, previously served as a sales representative, director of vendor relations, vice president of sales and…
April 6, 2017 at 8:22 am
TSC Apparel, Cincinnati, announced that it has formed an exclusive partnership with Los Angeles Apparel, the new apparel company started by American Apparel founder and former CEO Dov Charney. "We're thrilled for the opportunity to partner with TSC," Charney said in a press release. "We will walk through walls to get the customer what they…
February 8, 2017 at 8:16 am
HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced the acquisition of Michael C. Fina Recognition, New York City. “Michael C. Fina Recognition is one of the most reputable recognition companies globally, maintaining an experienced and success-driven management team," said Marc Simon, CEO of HALO Branded Solutions. "We plan to build the Michael C. Fina Recognition business through…
February 7, 2017 at 8:39 am
Grossman Marketing Group, Somerville, Mass., a 107-year-old, fourth-generation, print and promotional products distributor, has acquired Premier Marketing Group, Manchester, Maine, expanding its full-service marketing operations and client base. The new acquisition comes just three years after Grossman Marketing Group acquired ASAP, a Norwalk, Connecticut-based promotional products firm, and just one year after Grossman acquired Fleet Business…
February 2, 2017 at 8:37 am
HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced the acquisition of the business of Catalyst Marketing Inc., a Seattle-based creative merchandise agency. “HALO was able to allow us to maintain our creative capabilities and client-focused culture, while providing the resources necessary to expand our reach in the markets we serve," said Tom Havens, founder and president of…
January 30, 2017 at 3:18 pm
Sweda Company LLC, City of Industry, Calif., announced that former president and CEO Jim Hagan has returned to lead the company once again. “I am excited to get back to work on moving the organization to the next level of innovation, capabilities and customer experience,” Hagan said. With more than 15 years of industry experience,…
January 26, 2017 at 2:58 pm
Cimpress, Venlo, Netherlands, announced its intention to decentralize the company's operations. According to a press release, Cimpress' central groups will only include global procurement and supplier research following the changes. "This decentralization is a natural outgrowth of our strategy and consistent with the evolution of our organization as we pursue that strategy," Robert Keane, CEO…
January 18, 2017 at 8:18 am
J. America Wholesale Blanks, Fowlerville, Mich., and Neosho, Missouri-based headwear supplier Top of the World announced today that they have signed a merger agreement, creating a single company. Jeff Fenech, co-founder of J. America, will lead the new company's wholesale blanks division, which will supply products under the J. America name to distributors and decorators.…
