(Editor’s Note: PromoWire by PPAI Media is a running digest of news releases and updates submitted from organizations around the promotional products industry. PPAI Media edits these only slightly, including for length, and will consider newsworthy entries from any member organization.)

December 14, 2022

PowerStick’s Texas Multi-Line Rep Team Wins MLR of the Year Award

PowerStick (PPAI 383252, S8) announced that Reisack Sales & Marketing, its Texas-based multi-line rep group, won the 2022 Multi-Line Rep of the Year award from Promotional Products Association Southwest.

  • The PPAS Multi-Line Rep of the Year competition spotlights multi-line reps who are best of the best when it comes to communication, customer service, top-quality products, excellent decorating and packaging. Winners are determined by a vote of distributor members of PPAS.
  • This was the second consecutive year that the firm has been recognized for excellence. In 2021, Reisack, which has offices in Dallas and Houston, won the award from Houston Promotional Products Association.
  • “Bill Reisack and his team have not represented us for long but since they started their sales activities, they have generated a consistently exponential rise in revenues,” says PowerStick CEO Nigel Harris. “With their commitment to quality and service, Reisack Sales & Marketing perfectly matches up with PowerStick as a dynamic partner for us in this all-important region.”

Evans Donates Plush Toys for Less Fortunate Youth

As part of its community give-back program, Evans Manufacturing (PPAI 110747, S10) donated:

  • 1,500 plush toys donated to the Denver Human Services Group.
  • 100 plush toys donated to the Denver Foster Parents Group.
  • 400 plush toys donated to the Superstition, Arizona Food Bank in Apache Junction, Arizona.
  • 1,600 plush toys donated to the Phoenix, Arizona Toys for Tots program.
  • All of the groups Evans has donated to provide essential services and assistance to families, individuals and children in order to position them to grow strong, confident and proud.

December 13, 2022

Bergman Incentives Acquires Get Attention Promotions

Bergman Incentives (PPAI 134565, D6) announced the acquisition of Get Attention Promotions, a Wisconsin-based company specializing in branded apparel solutions.

  • This acquisition represents another step in Bergman’s initiative of deliberate and thoughtful growth while diversifying by both industry as well as geographic location.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Bill Peters and Get Attention Promotions to our family.” said Mike Battershell, Bergman president & CEO. “After successfully serving key clients for nearly 15 years, Get Attention Promotion’s expertise is a natural fit with Bergman’s client-focused brand-centric approach. This acquisition continues to fulfill Bergman’s strategic initiatives of adding to our growing list of enterprise-sized clients as well as expanding our geographic footprint in the Central U.S.”
  • Bill Peters, owner of Get Attention Promotions, added, “Bergman Incentives’ reputation for industry-leading client support combined with innovative technology solutions will bring our clients a level of service we could not have provided on our own.”

WOWLine Announces Sales Leadership Promotions

WOWLine (PPAI 112440) recently changes to its company’s sales team.

  • John Short has been promoted to director of sales. Short was previously national sales manager and has been in the industry for close to 25 years. He has been with WOWLine for the last four and a half years.
  • Nick Bombardiere has been promoted to regional sales manager for the Eastern region. Bombardiere was previously junior sales associate and has been with WOWLine for four years. He will report to Short.
  • “I am truly honored,” Short says. “As we continue to grow, this is a great opportunity to showcase and recognize the talent that we have here at WOWLine. I am looking forward to continuing to work with our distributor customers and to help them continue to be successful.”


World Emblem Partners With Z Customization

 

World Emblem (PPAI 287527) recently partnered with Z Customization, a full-service product design, development, sourcing, customization and distribution company, to offer a new level of decorated products and services to the golf industry. 

  • The two companies have respective geographic locations in Georgia, California, Texas and Mexico. Incorporating the latest technology, they will be offering the highest-quality decorations to the golf world, including direct embroidery, custom emblems, heat transfers and direct-to-garment printing capabilities for apparel, headwear, bags, towels and other golf and lifestyle products.
  • Also available will be Z Customizations’ existing golf bag manufacturing capabilities through sourcing partners across Asia and Indonesia.
  • The combined locations of the two organizations will cut down on shipping costs to the end consumer.

Showdown Displays Wins Gold Customer Service Award

Showdown Displays’ (PPAI 254687, S11) customer success team was awarded Contact Center World’s 2022 Global Gold award recognizing the Best in Customer Service in the world.

  • This is the 18th annual celebration of CCW’s annual awards honor the most innovative call center solutions and individuals of the past year, recognizing superior innovation, outstanding customer experiences, creativity and execution.
  • “We are honored to be recognized for the outstanding efforts of our Customer Success team.” said Kevin Walsh, president of Showdown Displays. “Each and every day they collaborate our reseller partners, answering questions and providing solutions. Their efforts in creating personal connections delivers remarkable results for both our customers and for the company. It’s a proud day for Showdown Displays and for our team.”

Proforma Spreads Joy This Holiday Season

Proforma (PPAI 196835, D13) recently sponsored the tree lighting event at the May Dugan Center, a foundation that provides comprehensive services and programs to individuals and families throughout the Cleveland area.

  • The May Dugan Center aims to enrich and advance the lives of people and their communities by providing essential items such as food, clothing, furniture, and household goods.
  • Proforma also participated in the community giveback event with a local chapter of The Salvation Army. The Salvation Army boasts more than 150 years of service to the Cleveland community, dedicating the winter season to holiday giving.
  • “As members of the local community, we want nothing more than to support and uplift those who need it most,” explained Doug Kordel, President of Proforma. “We will continue to do good unto our community and hope our actions will continue to spread cheer.”