PHILADELPHIA, PA - Bodek and Rhodes, the original apparel distributor, has announced the addition of the popular Columbia Sportswear brand to their apparel lineup. Based in the Pacific Northwest, their mission is to design and deliver authentic high-value outdoor products for active consumers of all ages.
“I think that people are going to really love Columbia’s product line,” said Mike Rhodes. “Just like Bodek and Rhodes, they are a multi-generational, family-owned company that has been immersed in their business for over 70 years. They make great outerwear because they know exactly what customers want and need from it.”
Bodek and Rhodes is distributing a diverse variety of Columbia’s top-selling products, including some of their signature fishing shirts. Both stylish and practical, these favorites have become fashion statements away from the water, making them incredibly popular from the boat to the bar.
Bodek and Rhodes is carrying outerwear for every season of the year—everything from vests to 1/4-zips. A full line of jackets is also available, including the Eager Air™Interchange Jacket, which is a 3-in-1 style that features fleece lining that zips out from the waterproof exterior to serve as a standalone layer during milder conditions.
For more information on Columbia products, please visit www.bodekandrhodes.com
Dan Pigott, Director of Sales for The Hudson Valley Umbrella Company – the home of StrombergBrand, has announced the hiring of multi-line sales rep, Tim Rosica, a 20+ year industry veteran, to represent them in NY, NJ, PA, MD, DE, DC, VA and WV.
You can reach Tim Rosica directly at 609-254-6237 or timrosica@verizon.net.
Largo, Florida-based supplier Hit Promotional Products has acquired fellow supplier Admints & Zagabor, headquartered in Bellmawr, New Jersey.
“We are thrilled to have Brett Hersh, Stephen Weissman and the entire Admints team as a part of Hit Promotional Products,” says CJ Schmidt, president of Hit Promotional Products. “The Admints & Zagabor product offering helps us become an even more diverse line than we already are by adding an element we have been lacking, which is a presence in the fourth-quarter gift season. In addition, the endless possibilities we now have in the ever-evolving special packaging side of our business are very intriguing.
“More important than the products themselves are the two guys behind the products. We are adding two members to our team that have the same tenacity, determination and creativity we exude at Hit, and that will have a significant impact on our entire organization,” adds Schmidt. “Each company will continue to operate individually, and if there are any changes in the future, they will be communicated accordingly.”
Brett Hersh, president of Admints & Zagabor, says, “We started Admints & Zagabor 15 years ago, and one of the keys to our success in the industry is our philosophy of how we serve our distributor customers. Hit Promotional Products shares that same philosophy and we could not have found a better partner. What the Schmidt family has accomplished along with the hard-working team of Hit employees is record-setting in any industry, and we are very proud to be a part of their organization. Admints & Zagabor is most excited about what the future holds for our combined company efforts. One thing for sure is that our distributor partners will reap the benefits of this transaction for many years to come.”
Towel Specialties is thrilled to announce the addition of 26 year industry veteran Kirk Ross as Vice President of National Accounts. He will join the company on April 1.
Kirk will be responsible for sales growth with key partners as well as new business development from his home base in Minnesota.
Most recently, Mr. Ross worked for Top 40 Industry Distributor AIA Corporation for 5 years as their Business & Sales Development Manager. Prior to that Kirk was with the industry supplier Starline.
From 2001 to 2003, Mr. Ross represented Towel Specialties as a multi-line rep in Minnesota.
Buffalo, NY -- An experienced awards and trophy supplier, Milestone Recognition, announced this month a Buffalo, New York distribution hub for shipping its over 800 recognition products, from $2 medals to $700 massive award wall plaques. Milestone, specializing in top-quality-for-less corporate and sports team awards, brings 40 years of awards craftsmanship and top service honors to the market, with its quick turnaround service, even on huge corporate award programs or athletic league-wide programs.
Janice Hopkins, Head of Product Development, explains the company's philosophy, "Our goal this year was to continue our award-winning customer service model by working out a way to bring our massive inventory right into the northeast market quickly. This allows every one of our award and trophy products -- housed in a facility as large as an Ikea store-- to be available to our northeast award distributors. It's now a reality. "
Plans are to officially debut the line at Expo East in Atlantic City on March 13th, along with personal sales visits from Jim Hutchinson's sales team throughout the northeast states.
The Milestone Recognition team of awards specialists, can be reached at www.milestonerecognition.com , info@milestonerecognition.com or at 866-660-9341.
Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF; www.ppef.us), is pleased to announce that the 2015 PPEF scholarship program is now taking applications for the 2015-2016 school year with $150,000 in scholarships available, the most ever awarded in a single year. Since its inception in 1989, PPEF has awarded approximately $1,267,000 in financial assistance.
Funded by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) and donations from the promotional products industry, the scholarship program enables youth and professionals to continue their education on a collegiate level. The Association and industry patrons have a long-standing commitment of service to the promotional products industry and this fund supports those who demonstrate the same commitment.
The 2015-2016 scholarship application period is now open and the submission deadline is Monday, March 16, 2015.
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Polyconcept North America (PCNA) has acquired Milwaukie, Oregon-based supplier HumphreyLine (UPIC: HUMPHREY). PCNA will now offer HumphreyLine's full line of U.S.-made promotional plastic products and personal care amenities. In addition, the acquisition will allow PCNA to offer new decorating capabilities including full-color labeling and offset printing, as well as variable data capabilities.
Customers will now be able to work directly with their PCNA sales representatives on new Made in the USA project opportunities. However, through the end of the year, HumphreyLine will maintain its existing website, processing and service systems. In January 2015, this will change as HumphreyLine products will be offered exclusively through PCNA's Bullet business unit. Orders will continue to be manufactured, produced and fulfilled out of HumphreyLine's existing Kentucky facility.
The Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS) certification requires 75 hours from a structured industry approved curriculum, three years of experience in the promotional products industry and a passing score on the CAS certification exam. The rigorous curriculum required includes an overview of the promotional products industry, promotional programs, best practices/supplier-distributor relations, advertising and marketing overview, product safety basics and business ethics. Upon completion of the core curriculum, individuals then have the opportunity to structure their own course schedules to deliver the greatest relevance and value for their careers.
alphabroder, the Trevose, Pennsylvania-based apparel supplier and highest-ranked company on Promo Marketing's 2013 Top Suppliers list, announced today the acquisition of Ash City Worldwide, one of North America's leading promotional apparel manufacturers and suppliers.
Since 2006, alphabroder, then known as Broder Bros., has been the No. 1 company on Promo Marketing's annual Top Suppliers list, posting $817 million in sales in 2012. Ash City was the No. 10 company that year with sales of $148 million.With the addition of Ash City, alphabroder expects to have annual revenues exceeding $1 billion. alphabroder plans to combine the companies' range of capabilities, including Ash City's strong presence in Canada, to better serve its customers.
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