Expo East Show Dates Changed
Promotional Products Association International, in partnership with the Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY) and in cooperation with the Imprinted Sportswear Show (ISS), yesterday announced Expo East 2016 show dates will be moved to March 16-19, 2016, in Atlantic City, NJ. The new show pattern will include an education day on Wednesday, March 16, and the show dates will shift to Thursday through Saturday, March 17-19.
This annual trade show combines the very best in PPAI professional development, a PPAI Expo-style show floor experience and the decorated apparel industry’s latest technologies and hottest trends presented by the Imprinted Sportswear Show in one place at one time.
"We are pleased to announce the new Expo East 2016 show dates," said Paul Bellantone, CAE, PPAI president and CEO. "We listened and made the shift our suppliers and distributors wanted. As a member-focused organization, PPAI is committed to meeting the needs of its members, exhibitors and attendees. By shifting to Thursday through Saturday, PPAI is answering the call and continuing to grow a show environment that is more welcoming and vibrant than ever before. We continue to celebrate the partnership with ISS. The shift in show dates demonstrates the strength of our collaboration to build success for all attendees and exhibitors."
Drum-Line Introduces Personalized Image Products
Drum-Line has introduced a new line of personalized products. 16 new calendars and planners feature a person’s name creatively embedded in the photograph.
Drum-Line implemented the technology for image personalization mid-year in time for the holiday selling season. Personalized promotional calendars make great gifts for clients or employees. Customers submit a list of names and receive a unique, personalized calendar for each person. Styles available include desk tent calendars, wall calendars, three months at a glance calendars, full size and pocket planners. Visit drum-line.com for more information.
Hansbrands Among Most Sustainable Companies
According to a new report by Morgan Stanley analyst Jay Sole, Hanesbrands Inc. and VF Corp., Nike and Hanesbrands are the top companies among apparel and footwear names when it comes to managing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. As reported by Benzinga.com. The companies scored highest on the Sole Sustainability Index (SSI).
Sole praised Nike, Hanesbrands and VF Corp for environmental initiatives such as limiting water usage, reducing waste and conserving raw materials. On the social side, each company has made efforts to manage its supply chain and engage with local communities. Finally, the companies' internal governance indicates that each takes sustainability extremely seriously and has demonstrated this commitment consistently in recent years.