(Editor’s Note: PromoWire by PPAI Media is a running digest of updates submitted from organizations around the promotional products industry. PPAI Media will consider newsworthy entries from any member organization.)

August 14

Facilisgroup Welcomes Nine New Distributor Partners

During the first six months of this year, Facilisgroup (PPAI 493664) has added nine new distributor partners to its 200-distributor strong network. They gain access to more than 80 preferred suppliers, among other benefits.

  • 10 Star Swag, Tampa, Florida
  • A-Best Swag, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Countdown Printables, Canoga Park, California
  • FPW Media, Springfield, Oregon
  • Morgen Marketing, Eagle, Idaho
  • Nunzi’s Advertising Specialties, Taylor, Pennsylvania
  • Prosperity Publications & Promotions, Louisville, Kentucky
  • Oak Leaf Promotions, Steinbach, Manitoba
  • Wedin Stores, Ponoka, Alberta

“Becoming a Facilisgroup partner has changed the trajectory of our business beyond what I could have imagined,” says Darcine Garcia, owner of Morgen Marketing. “The training we received was thorough, detailed, and we were supported through every step of the process. Being a part of Facilisgroup has allowed our entire sales team to grow, stay ahead of our clients’ needs, and provide our clients with exceptional proposals.”

August 10

S&S Activewear Introduces Cutting-Edge Flexfit Styles

S&S Activewear (PPAI 256121, S12) has added several new, groundbreaking styles from one of its long-standing partners, Flexfit..

  • Flexfit made its mark in 1994 by introducing stretchable fabric in its caps’ headbands and crowns, revolutionizing headwear comfort and performance.
  • The brand’s latest release, the “NU line,” presents a fresh take on the classic. The NU Cap 6100NU and NU Adjustable 6110NU boast the signature stretch-fit technology with added bonuses of Cool & Dry moisture-wicking technology and a decoration-ready front panel with minimal stitching, ensuring unparalleled comfort and style.
  • The UniPanel Trucker 5511UP has a fused front panel and uninterrupted canvas that opens up endless decoration possibilities.

“Flexfit’s commitment to pushing boundaries and introducing exciting designs and industry-first technology has consistently made them one of our top-selling headwear brands,” says Ashley Nielsen, director of marketing & merchandising at S&S Activewear.

August 9

Geiger Named A Finalist For Sustainable Business Of The Year

Geiger (PPAI 105182, D12) is on the shortlist as a finalist in the Lloyds Bank British Excellence Awards for Sustainable Business of the Year 2023. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony in November.

  • The honor reflects the distributor’s values and highlights its role to put sustainability, social and environmental impact at the heart of its activities.
  • The Sustainable Business of the Year award is judged on four criteria: leadership and innovation, organizational ethics and policies, employee and community engagement, and financial growth and performance.
  • The honor follows Geiger’s July announcement that it had achieved a Platinum EcoVadis rating for the second consecutive year.

“Being shortlisted for Sustainable Business of the Year is amazing recognition for the effort of our team to double down on our Sustainability Pledge and embed sustainability in everything we do,” says Geiger’s Procurement Director Steve Wickham. “It is also a marker for the promotional merchandise industry and how we are demonstrating that desirable merchandise products can be produced responsibly and with the smallest possible environmental footprint.”