Leed's

Polyconcept North America announced that Craig Morantz, after seven years as vice president of sales, will be retiring from the promotional products industry. David Grobisen will be promoted to vice president of sales and Erin Harris to national sales manager for Canada.

Supplier company Leed's has introduced an exclusive, new four-color process method called PhotoGrafixx. Using very fine half-tones and an expanded color range, PhotoGrafixx captures the sharpness of a design. The proprietary process brings visuals to life while offering the durability of other decorating methods.

Leed's has launched 27 new items for November. The items serve to expand the company's already successful bag, drinkware, and safety and auto categories.

Kaeser & Blair Inc. held its 21st Annual Kaeser Convention on Sept. 16 and 17 with more than 600 people participating.

Want an award that will stand out in the fog of promotional trophies? The Orrefors Ice Block Award from Leed's is straight ahead of the rest. It would take a mistake of titanic proportions to miss it.

In a Q&A session, Promo Marketing spoke to leaders in the awards and recognition world for their tips and trends for selling award and recognition programs.

The Quality Certification Alliance (QCA)  has awarded QCA Accreditation to Salt Lake City-based SnugZ USA.

Seasonal transitions are so 20th century. These days you'll take an overnight 30-degree temperature swing and you'll like it. But in case you don't enjoy the 80-to-50 degree drop, the Cozy Fleece Blanket from Leed's will make enduring fall (it's tomorrow!) a little easier.

Magic Concepts' highly interactive, folding shapes are now being offered to North American distributors through WorldSource, the overseas sourcing division of Polyconcept North America.

Some new product safety concerns that may become issues in the future, as well some discussion on the biggest safety problem facing the industry today.