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Motivators Acquires R&R Productions

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:19:28 GMT

Motivators Acquires R&R Productions From Marketwise December 2008 Long Island, NY based distributor Motivators Inc. (asi 277780) has acquired R&R Productions (asi 303795), a privately held distributor located in Rockaway, NJ. “We’re very pleased with this deal and this opportunity,”

InnerWorkings Acquires Origen

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:22:02 GMT

InnerWorkings Acquires Origen From MarketwiseDecember 2008 Counselor Top 40 distributor InnerWorkings Inc. (asi 231438) has acquired Origen Partners (asi 287747), an Atlanta based distributor specializing in in store displays, signage and other point of sale merchandising materials. “Origen Partners has

Adidas Announces Intent To Acquire Ashworth

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:24:33 GMT

Adidas Announces Intent To Acquire Ashworth From MarketwiseDecember 2008 In a move that will merge a global sporting goods giant and a major player in corporate apparel, Adidas has reached a definitive agreement to buy Ashworth Golf Co. (asi 37128),

Arista Acquires Housewares Company

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:32:11 GMT

Arista Acquires Housewares Company From MarketwiseJanuary 2009 New York based supplier Arista Manufacturing (asi 36746) has acquired housewares maker Spring Mill Corporation. According to Arista executives, the move is the start of what could be a wave of acquisitions. “We

Innovation Line Buys Out Interlink Innovations

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:17:01 GMT

Innovation Line Buys Out Interlink Innovations From Marketwise December 2008 California based supplier Innovation Line (asi 62660) has purchased all the assets of Interlink Innovations (asi 62697) of Riverside, CA. “It expands our product line in the trade show and

Halo#&47;Lee Wayne Acquires ESKCO

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:30:05 GMT

Halo Lee Wayne Acquires ESKCO From Marketwise January 2009 Counselor Top 40 distributor Halo Lee Wayne (asi 356000) announced that it has acquired the ad specialty distributor business of ESKCO Inc. (asi 189390), based in Dayton, OH. The deal was

Lonesource Acquires Better Business Forms

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:34:12 GMT

Lonesource Acquires Better Business FormsFrom MarketwiseJanuary 2009 Better Business Forms & Products (asi 138692), a Greensboro, NC based distributor that offers promotional products in addition to print services, office products and document management solutions, has

Axis Promotions Buys NY Distributor

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:46:07 GMT

Axis Promotions Buys NY Distributor From MarketwiseMarch 2009 In a deal that merges two New York companies, Axis Promotions (asi 128263) has acquired Warjo Promotions Inc. (asi 355440). There are indications the deal was set in motion in response to

Geiger Acquires The P.O.P. Shop

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:47:33 GMT

Geiger Acquires The P.O.P. Shop From MarketwiseMarch 2009 Longtime Counselor Top 40 distributor Geiger (asi 202900) has acquired Atlanta based The P.O.P. Shop (asi 288992), the companies have announced. Terms were not released. As part of the deal, which was

Halo#@47;Lee Wayne Acquires Tulsa Distributor

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:07:37 GMT

Halo Lee Wayne Acquires Tulsa Distributor Volume 571Halo Lee Wayne (asi 356000) announced yesterday that it acquired Tulsa, OK, distributor Advertising Novelties Company (asi 111600) in an all cash deal. “We doubt that there are very many other acquirers in

BIC Completes Acquisition Of European Supplier

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:36:38 GMT

BIC Completes Acquisition Of European Supplier Volume 594 March 24, 2009 BIC Group, the parent company of BIC Graphic USA (asi 40480), has finalized an agreement to buy European based Antalis' Promotional Products (APP) for approximately $53 million (33 million euros).

Galaxy Balloons Acquires AGA Assets

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:03:34 GMT

Galaxy Balloons Acquires AGA Assets Volume 659 November 5, 2009 Completing its fourth acquisition in 10 years, supplier Galaxy Balloons Inc. (asi 55675) has purchased the related assets of Ohio based AGA Balloons (asi 30119). Financial terms of the deal

Sourcery, E-Dentity Solutions Announce Merger

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:32:52 GMT

Sourcery, E Dentity Solutions Announce Merger Volume 675 January 5, 2010 Sourcery LLC (asi 88209) and E Dentity Solutions (asi 90841) announced yesterday that they will be merging. The suppliers will do business under the name "Sourcery Solutions," will retain Sourcery’s

PrintGlobe Acquires Absorbent Ink

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:42:54 GMT

PrintGlobe Acquires Absorbent Ink Volume 677 January 12, 2010PrintGlobe Inc. has announced that it has purchased the assets of Absorbent Ink (asi 295819), which was named by Counselor as one of 2009’s top 10 fastest growing distributors in the ad

Mid-Nite Snax Acquires Gourmet Gems

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:09:31 GMT

Mid Nite Snax Acquires Gourmet Gems Volume 679 January 19, 2010 Completing the first of what could be several deals, supplier Mid Nite Snax (asi 71685) has purchased the assets of Gourmet Gems (asi 57874). Financial terms of the deal were

River's End Acquires PremiumWear Brands

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:27:11 GMT

River's End Acquires PremiumWear Brands Volume 681 January 26, 2010 Top 40 supplier River's End Trading Company (asi 82588) has finalized a deal to purchase several brands provided to the industry by fellow Top 40 supplier PremiumWear (asi 72725), marking a

Corvest Acquired By Investment Firm

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:33:27 GMT

Corvest Acquired By Investment Firm March 5, 2010 Counselor Top 40 supplier Corvest has been purchased by investment firm Siglo Holdings. The supplier, which is the parent company of Adva Lite (asi 32145), It's All Greek To Me (asi 62960)

Blue Moon Advertising Acquires Ad Spec

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:37:53 GMT

Blue Moon Advertising Acquires Ad Spec Volume 692 March 4, 2010 Continuing its expansion plans, Blue Moon Advertising and Promotional Products (asi 141834) has acquired Advertising Specialty Company (asi 114100), creating the largest distributor in northern Nevada. Per the deal, the

Trevelyan Acquires Two Manufacturers

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:27:35 GMT

Trevelyan Acquires Two Manufacturers Volume 694 March 11, 2010 In an effort to diversify its product lines, Toronto based Trevelyan Limited (asi 92035) has acquired Waterleaf Studios Inc. (formerly asi 95418) and Key West Marketing, both manufacturers of award and certificate

Nationwide Graphics Buys Premier Graphics

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:50:10 GMT

Nationwide Graphics Buys Premier Graphics Volume 698 March 25, 2010 Houston based Nationwide Graphics, the parent company of several promotional printing businesses, has acquired the assets of Premier Graphics, outbidding four other firms. Nationwide bought Premier, formerly known as Master Graphics,

Galaxy Balloons Acquires Aspen Leaf

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:01:30 GMT

Galaxy Balloons Acquires Aspen Leaf Volume 677 January 12, 20101 Completing its second deal in three months, Galaxy Balloons Inc. (asi 55675) has acquired Tennessee based Aspen Leaf Printing (asi 37140). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In

Touchstone Acquires C3 Marketing

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:59:13 GMT

Touchstone Acquires C3 Marketing Volume 680 January 21, 2010 Looking to expand its customer base in the Atlanta area, distributor Touchstone (asi 345631) has announced the acquisition of C3 Marketing (asi 154540). Financial terms of the deal, which was finalized in

Branders.com Acquires Promopeddler.com

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:06:34 GMT

Branders.com Acquires Promopeddler.com Volume 689 February 24, 2010 Counselor has confirmed that California based Branders.com (asi 145021) has purchased Promopeddler.com (formerly asi 300367), the Oregon company whose sales had fallen more than 50% in early 2009. Terms of the deal were

Bay State Acquires Pressalite Line

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:07:58 GMT

Bay State Acquires Pressalite Line Volume 689 February 24, 2010 Massachusetts based Bay State Specialty Co. (asi 38980) has announced the completion of an asset purchase of the Pressalite Line (asi 79940). Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, but as

Florida Distributors Merge

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:28:09 GMT

Florida Distributors Merge Volume 571 Two Tampa area distributors, Fullbore Promotional Products (asi 199674) and Corporate Image Apparel (asi 169064) have merged, creating a new company named LogoHQ (asi 255568). As part of the deal, Corporate Image Apparel president Scott

Mackay And Johnson Acquire SnugZ

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:36:58 GMT

Mackay And Johnson Acquire SnugZFrom Marketwise January 2009 After extensive talks, SnugZ USA (asi 88060) CEO Brandon Mackay and Vice President Charley Johnson have become sole owners of the company. Previously, Mackay and Johnson were minority owners. “The biggest thing

Boundless Network Acquires Two Firms

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:39:01 GMT

Boundless Network Acquires Two Firms From Marketwise February 2009 In December, Boundless Network (asi 143717) completed two acquisitions, bringing its 2008 total to seven. In the last few weeks of the year, The Austin, TX based distributor acquired both Petty

The Icebox Acquires High Street Promotions

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:41:16 GMT

The Icebox Acquires High Street Promotions From Marketwise February 2009 In a move that joins two Atlanta based companies, The Icebox (asi 229395) has acquired High Street Promotions (asi 225059). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We’re very

Pilgrim Plastics Acquires Chatco

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:42:48 GMT

Pilgrim Plastics Acquires Chatco From MarketwiseMarch 2009 Hoping to double its business, Boston based manufacturer Pilgrim Plastics (asi 78100) has acquired Chatco (asi 44625), which specializes in custom molded products. In addition, Jason Abrams has been named president of the

Bankers Advertising Acquires Old Fort

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:44:19 GMT

Bankers Advertising Acquires Old Fort From MarketwiseMarch 2009 Bankers Advertising Company (asi 131650) has expanded its presence in the Midwest with its acquisition of Old Fort Specialty Corp. (asi 287200). Financial terms of the deal were not revealed. “Our ability

BIC To Acquire European Supplier

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:49:33 GMT

BIC To Acquire European Supplier From Marketwise March 2009 BIC Group, the parent company of Bic Graphic USA (asi 40480), has reached an agreement to acquire European based Antalis’ Promotional Products (APP). BIC will pay at least $52.9 million (33

Suppliers Consolidate Operations

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:28:15 GMT

Suppliers Consolidate OperationsVolume 586 After five years of planning and transition, All Book Covers Inc. (asi 34262) and Bradford Alan (asi 41460) have formally combined operations and now manufacture products from one facility in Tempe, AZ. All Book Covers has closed

Integrus Acquires Canadian Distributor

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:36:01 GMT

Integrus Acquires Canadian DistributorVolume 597 April 2, 2009 Looking to further expand its business in parts of Ontario, Canada, Integrus Brand Solutions (asi 231537) has acquired D DeSigns (asi 173558), the companies have announced. Terms of the deal were not released.

Beacon Acquires Ready Reference Line

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:49:39 GMT

Beacon Acquires Ready Reference Line Volume 598 April 7, 2009Beacon Promotions (asi 39250) announced today it has acquired the Ready Reference line of pocket and desk planners – a move that effectively signals the departure of MeadWestvaco (asi 70122) from

Boundless Network Acquires Venture Marketing

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:51:41 GMT

Boundless Network Acquires Venture Marketing Volume 598 April 7, 2009Continuing its expansion, Texas based Boundless Network Inc. (asi 143717) has acquired Venture Marketing (asi 351527), the companies announced today. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Venture is the

DataSource Acquires Missouri Distributor

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:42:05 GMT

DataSource Acquires Missouri Distributor Volume 601 April 16, 2009 DataSource Inc. (asi 174103), a print supply management company located in Kansas City, announced yesterday it has acquired FRI Resources (asi 191076). The St. Louis based distributor does commercial printing as well

R.S. Owens Acquires PictureFrames.net

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:30:27 GMT

R.S. Owens Acquires PictureFrames.net Volume 599 April 9, 2009 Awards supplier R.S. Owens (asi 75530) announced yesterday that it has acquired PictureFrames.net (asi 78068). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. "This is an excellent fit for Owens and for PictureFrames.net,"

Inkwell Merges With New York Distributor

Wed, 06 May 2009 08:32:11 GMT

Inkwell Merges With New York Distributor Volume 606 May 5, 2009 Inkwell Global Marketing (asi 231120) announced on Friday that Evergreen Corporate Gifts and Apparel (asi 190427) has joined the company. No financial terms of the deal were disclosed. "The deal

Proforma Franchise Acquires Distributor

Tue, 26 May 2009 14:13:32 GMT

Proforma Franchise Acquires Distributor Volume 610 May 19, 2009As part of its continuing expansion plan, Proforma Executive Business Services (asi 300094) has acquired Barry Roberts Inc., a New York based distributor. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Further acquisitions may

First Quarter Supplier Revenues Drop 21 Percent

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:23:29 GMT

First Quarter Supplier Revenues Drop 21 Percent Volume 608 May 12, 2009 ASI's first ever exclusive survey of ad specialty suppliers was released today, revealing that the group as a whole showed a 21.1% year over year decline in the first

Eighth Floor Acquires Heritage Creations USA

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:45:35 GMT

Eighth Floor Acquires Heritage Creations USA Volume 618 June 16, 2009 Eighth Floor LLC, the parent company of Visions Awards (asi 93986), Awardcraft (asi 37650) and AITG Business Gifts (asi 35530), has acquired Heritage Creations USA (asi 60579). Financial terms of

E-Dentity Acquires Tele-Comp Solutions

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:35:55 GMT

E Dentity Acquires Tele Comp Solutions Volume 619 June 18, 2009 E Dentity Solutions Inc. (asi 90841), a new company specializing in electronic promotional products, has acquired the assets of Illinois based Telephone Products Inc. The deal makes E Dentity the

Hurricane Line Merges With Belpromo

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:20:16 GMT

Hurricane Line Merges With Belpromo Volume 671 December 22, 2009 Effective January 1, the Hurricane Line La Belle Time Inc. (asi 66010) will fully merge its operations, staff and equipment with Miami, FL based supplier Belpromo (asi 39552), the companies have

Specialty Incentives Acquires L.W. Barrett

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:36:26 GMT

Specialty Incentives Acquires L.W. Barrett Volume 692 March 4, 2010 Completing its first ever acquisition, Denver based Specialty Incentives, Inc. (asi 331870) has purchased selected assets of distributor L.W. Barrett (asi 133000), including customer records and intellectual property. Financial terms of

Canadian Distributors Merge

Wed, 27 May 2009 08:37:17 GMT

Canadian Distributors Merge Volume 612 May 26, 2009 Looking to aggressively expand, longtime Canadian distributors Stincor Specialties Ltd. (asi 336952) and Van Smith Enterprises Ltd. (asi 351130) have merged their operations, creating a new Toronto based company called Stincor Van Smith

Illini Acquires Promolites

Fri, 29 May 2009 08:45:38 GMT

Illini Acquires Promolites Volume 613 May 28, 2009 In a cash deal, Illini (asi 62190) has acquired the inventory and marketing rights of Illinois based supplier Promolites (asi 43012). The deal effectively marks the exit of Promolites from the ad

Tempo Line Acquires Jayline International

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:04:02 GMT

Tempo Line Acquires Jayline International Volume 616 June 9, 2009 After four months of talks, Tempo Industries Inc. (asi 90859) has acquired the assets of New Jersey based supplier Jayline International Corp. (asi 63253). Financial terms of the deal were

Touchstone Acquires Triko

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:12:27 GMT

Touchstone Acquires Triko Vol. 621 June 25, 2009 After several months of talks, Ohio based Touchstone (asi 345631) has acquired Triko Marketing (asi 346844), the companies have announced. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. This is the first

BIC Graphic Acquires Norwood

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:21:09 GMT

BIC Graphic Acquires Norwood Breaking News June 19, 2009 In a deal involving two of the largest industry suppliers, BIC Graphic USA (asi 40480) has announced it will acquire Norwood Promotional Products. To complete the sale, BIC will pay $125

Custom HBC Acquires Custom Chocolate

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:47:37 GMT

Custom HBC Acquires Custom Chocolate Volume 629 July 23, 2009 In a deal announced at The ASI Show Chicago and expected to close within two weeks, Custom HBC Corp. (asi 47934) has reached an agreement to acquire Custom Chocolate (asi 47919).

Sunscope Acquires Premium Shapes

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:45:58 GMT

Sunscope Acquires Premium Shapes Volume 632 August 4, 2009 Looking to aggressively expand its production, Counselor Top 40 supplier Sunscope (asi 90075) has acquired New Jersey based Premium Shapes (asi 79387). Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal, which was

Visual Promotions Acquires 5K Ad Specialty

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:53:43 GMT

Visual Promotions Acquires 5K Ad Specialty Volume 631 July 30, 2009 Supplier Visual Promotions (asi 93997) has acquired 5K Ad Specialty. Bill Knoth, 5K's owner, will manage the pad printing production for Visual Promotions. Terms of the deal were not announced.

Business Card, Inc. Acquires Printing Company

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:09:44 GMT

Business Card, Inc. Acquires Printing Company Volume 638 August 25, 2009 After nearly a year of discussions and court proceedings, Business Card, Inc. (asi 42849) has acquired Nashville based Triangle Wholesale Printing & Pad Company. Financial terms were not disclosed. The

DLX Industries Acquires Pamcolite Brand

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:07:25 GMT

DLX Industries Acquires Pamcolite Brand Volume 640 September 1, 2009 Looking to add polypropylene products to its offerings, DLX Industries (asi 48000) has acquired New York based supplier Paulmay Company (asi 76520). Financial terms were not disclosed. Although the businesses will

Boundless Network Acquires PromoCorp

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:09:49 GMT

Boundless Network Acquires PromoCorp Volume 640 September 1, 2009 Austin, TX based distributor Boundless Network (asi 143717) announced this afternoon that it has completed a deal to acquire PromoCorp (asi 300410), an Alexandria, VA based nine year old distributor firm. Financial

PromoShop Reaches Deal With The Compleat Company

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:11:45 GMT

PromoShop Reaches Deal With The Compleat Company Volume 640 September 1, 2009 As first reported in a PromoGram Breaking News alert this morning, The Compleat Company (asi 166102) has joined with Counselor Top 40 distributor PromoShop Inc. (asi 300446) to create a

Sunscope Acquires Affinity

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:44:23 GMT

Sunscope Acquires AffinityVolume 634 August 11, 2009 Completing its second acquisition in as many weeks, Counselor Top 40 supplier Sunscope (asi 90075) has purchased California based Affinity (asi 33150). Financial terms were not disclosed. "In looking at Affinity, it was like

Three Canadian Suppliers Merge Into New Company

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:49:36 GMT

Three Canadian Suppliers Merge Into New Company Volume 637 August 20, 2009 Citing tougher market conditions and a strong fit of combined leadership, a trio of mid sized Canadian suppliers has decided to form a new, single company. Starting August 24,

Royal Industries Announces Acquisition

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:11:44 GMT

Royal Industries Announces AcquisitionVolume 644 September 15, 2009 Looking to pursue growth opportunities, New York based Royal Industries (asi 83770) has acquired the vinyl manufacturing division of Pencoa (asi 77040). Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal was discussed for roughly

Noteworthy Acquires Krieger-Ragsdale’s Memo Book Division

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:32:01 GMT

Noteworthy Acquires Krieger Ragsdale’s Memo Book Division Volume 650 October 6, 2009 Supplier firm Noteworthy (asi 74360) announced today that it has acquired the memo book division of former industry supplier Krieger Ragsdale. Financial terms of the deal were not released.

Nacabi Trading Acquires Tehama

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:02:35 GMT

Nacabi Trading Acquires Tehama Volume 647 September 24, 2009 Nacabi Trading has acquired fashion apparel brand Tehama (asi 62274), and has announced its plan to bring Tehama’s distribution to specialty retailers on an international level. Financial terms of the deal,

Boundless Network Acquires Image Evolution

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:26:24 GMT

Boundless Network Acquires Image Evolution Volume 657 October 29, 2009 Boundless Network (asi 143717) announced today that it acquired Ohio based distributor Image Evolution (asi 122938). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, although Boundless says that the Image Evolution

Hirsch International Acquired By CEO

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:41:22 GMT

Hirsch International Acquired By CEO Volume 662 November 17, 2009 Hirsch International Corp., a supplier of apparel manufacturing and decoration equipment, announced that its president and CEO Paul Gallagher has completed his acquisition of the company. According to the agreement, Hirsch

Proforma Acquires Distributor

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:06:00 GMT

Proforma Acquires Distributor Vol. 688 Feb. 18, 2010 Counselor Top 40 distributor Proforma (asi 300094) has announced the addition of Carrollton, TX based Fine Incentives, Inc. (formerly asi 194085) to its network. Named Proforma Fine Incentives, the new affiliate will

Prime Line Acquires Leeman

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:38:32 GMT

Prime Line Acquires Leeman Volume 677 January 12, 2010 As first reported yesterday in a Counselor Breaking News Alert, Top 40 supplier Prime Line (asi 79530) has acquired the Leeman New York (asi 66920) product line. No financial terms of

Halo Acquires Relay Gear

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:53:22 GMT

Halo Acquires Relay Gear Volume 690 February 25, 2010 Counselor Top 40 distributor Halo Lee Wayne (asi 356000) has announced the acquisition of Ohio based Relay Gear, LLC (asi 306686), which specializes in fulfillment programs for non profits. Financial terms of

BDA Buys Evigna To Form Second-Largest Distributor

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:08:53 GMT

BDA Buys Evigna To Form Second Largest Distributor Volume 708 April 29, 2010 As first reported in a Breaking News Alert, Counselor Top 40 distributor Bensussen Deutsch & Associates (BDA) (asi 137616) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire fellow Counselor

St. Regis Crystal Acquires The Martin Company

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:09:52 GMT

St. Regis Crystal Acquires The Martin Company Volume 705 April 20, 2010 In a deal finalized this week, St. Regis Crystal (asi 84592) has announced the acquisition of Waxahachie, TX based supplier The Martin Company (asi 68915). Financial terms of the

Golden Applexx Acquires Pen Station Inc.

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:10:49 GMT

Golden Applexx Acquires Pen Station Inc. Volume 705 April 20, 2010 In an effort to expand its product line, California based supplier Golden Applexx Company (asi 57655), maker of the StopNGo Line, has acquired writing instrument manufacturer Pen Station Inc. (formerly

Admints and Zagabor Acquires Yummy Photo

Fri, 14 May 2010 15:25:40 GMT

Admints & Zagabor Acquires Yummy Photo Volume 709 May 4, 2010 Admints & Zagabor (asi 31516) announced it is expanding its gourmet food gifts offerings with the acquisition of Yummy Photo (asi 98885). Financial terms of the acquisition, which was completed

River's End Renews Jockey License, Acquires Facility

Wed, 26 May 2010 12:41:21 GMT

River's End Renews Jockey License, Acquires Facility Volume 715 May 25, 2010 River's End Trading (asi 82588), a Counselor Top 40 supplier, will become the exclusive licensee of Jockey International in the promotional apparel industry, the companies announced on Thursday. The

PremiumPromo Acquires NPI

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:57:03 GMT

PremiumPromo Acquires NPI Volume 709 July 1, 2010 New York based supplier PremiumPromo USA (asi 79372) has acquired the line name from financially distressed New Products International (formerly asi 73780), which is closing its doors after 34 years in business. Financial

Delta Apparel Acquires Clothing Manufacturer

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:09:16 GMT

Delta Apparel Acquires Clothing Manufacturer Volume 727 July 6, 2010 Georgia based supplier Delta Apparel Inc. (asi 49172) has signed a letter of intent to acquire the net assets of The Cotton Exchange, a North Carolina based manufacturer. The deal, which

Duo Purchase WoodCo Promotional Products

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:49:37 GMT

Duo Purchase WoodCo Promotional Products Volume 731 July 20, 2010 Supplier firm WoodCo Promotional Products (asi 98138) announced that it has been acquired by Darryl Haddox and DeeDee Hassler. The company was purchased from founder Bill Wood, who started the firm

ThermoServ Acquires MugWorld

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:05:37 GMT

ThermoServ Acquires MugWorld Volume 729 July 13, 2010 ThermoServ (asi 91080) announced on Friday that it has acquired MugWorld, a manufacturer of American made decorative ceramic mugs. While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, the companies said that MugWorld

Fields Manufacturing Acquires Animal Fair

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:20:36 GMT

Fields Manufacturing Acquires Animal Fair Volume 739 August 17, 2010 Minnesota based Fields Manufacturing (asi 54100) has acquired the name and assets of supplier Animal Fair (formerly asi 36235), as well as selected inventory from Princess Soft Toys, which closed in

Image Award Ribbons Acquires MelRose Ribbons

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:06:53 GMT

Image Award Ribbons Acquires MelRose Ribbons Volume 747 September 14, 2010 Image Award Ribbons (asi 62195) announced yesterday it has completed its acquisition of MelRose Ribbons (asi 70525). No financial details were revealed. "We are excited to announce an agreement with

Ennis Acquires Atlas Tag & Label

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:51:38 GMT

Ennis Acquires Atlas Tag & Label Volume 753 October 5, 2010 Counselor Top 40 supplier Ennis Inc. (asi 52493) has acquired selected assets of Wisconsin based Atlas Tag & Label Inc., the companies have announced. Financial terms of the deal, which

Smart Source Acquires Stratacom

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 08:27:16 GMT

Smart Source Acquires Stratacom Volume 749 September 21, 2010 New York based Smart Source LLC (asi 328914), which specializes in business process outsourcing, has acquired selected assets of distributor Stratacom (asi 337838), a document management company with six offices in multiple

Image Source Acquires Sister Company

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:41:36 GMT

Image Source Acquires Sister Company Volume 755 October 12, 2010 Kirkland, WA based distributor Image Source (asi 230121) has acquired Branded Solutions by Edgar Martinez (asi 145076), merging two companies that have closely partnered for several years. Martinez, the former Major

Pro Towels Acquires Superior Towel

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:39:55 GMT

Pro Towels Acquires Superior Towel Volume 757 October 19, 2010 Gaining a production facility on the West coast, Pittsburgh based Pro Towels Etc. (asi 79750) has acquired California based competitor Superior Towel & Decorating (asi 90240), the companies have announced. Financial

Brown & Bigelow Acquires The Adcentive Group

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:59:16 GMT

Brown & Bigelow Acquires The Adcentive Group Volume 760 October 28, 2010 Expanding its operations in southern California, Counselor Top 40 distributor Brown & Bigelow (asi 148500) has acquired The Adcentive Group (asi 105630), the companies have announced. Financial terms of

WWFG Acquires Sign-A-Rama License

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:46:53 GMT

WWFG Acquires Sign A Rama License Volume 761 Nov. 2, 2010 Worldwide Franchise Group (WWFG) has announced an agreement with Florida based United Franchise Group to operate all existing and future Sign A Rama centers in Canada. Financial terms of the

Martini Promotions Acquires Sublimation X

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:15:05 GMT

Martini Promotions Acquires Sublimation X Volume 762 Nov. 4, 2010 Montreal based Martini Promotions (asi 68935) has acquired nearby apparel supplier Sublimation X (asi 90027), the companies have announced. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Sublimation X, which was

Distributor Affiliates With HALO

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:54:00 GMT

Distributor Affiliates With HALO Volume 761 Nov. 2, 2010 Counselor Top 40 distributor HALO Branded Solutions (asi 356000) announced that New Jersey distributor ProCon Marketing (asi 299836) has affiliated with the company and will now sell under the HALO brand. No

In Your Face Acquires Collegetown

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:14:10 GMT

In Your Face Acquires Collegetown Volume 758 October 21, 2010 Supplier firm In Your Face Apparel (asi 62494) has acquired Dallas based Collegetown Screen Printing. While financial terms of the deal weren't made available, the Collegetown brand name has been eliminated

Foamworx Acquires Diversified Novelties

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:22:06 GMT

Foamworx Acquires Diversified Novelties Volume 770 Dec. 7, 2010 Expanding its product line and customer base, supplier Foamworx (asi 54886) has acquired New Jersey based Penmar Diversified Novelties (asi 50061). Financial terms of the deal, which was finalized on December 2,

LarLu Acquires McArthur Towel

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:20:19 GMT

LarLu Acquires McArthur Towel Volume 776 Dec. 28, 2010 LarLu Manufacturing (asi 66390) has announced that its parent company, WinCraft Incorporated, has acquired supplier McArthur Towel and Sports. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Per the agreement, McArthur will

Sportco Acquires Gabrielle Rohde Royce Apparel Line

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:22:03 GMT

Sportco Acquires Gabrielle Rohde Royce Apparel Line Volume 779 Jan. 6, 2011 Supplier Sportco (asi 88792) announced today that it is acquiring the Gabrielle Rohde Royce, GabiSport and Rohde Royce for Men labels of Rohde Royce Inc. Financial terms of the

Camsing Global To Acquire Corvest & Senator USA

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:36:34 GMT

Camsing Global To Acquire Corvest & Senator USA Volume 779 Jan. 6, 2011 As first reported in separate Breaking News announcements yesterday, ad specialties manufacturer Camsing Global LLC has announced its intention to purchase Counselor Top 40 supplier Corvest and has

Two East Coast Printers Merge

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:42:18 GMT

Two East Coast Printers Merge Volume 781 Jan. 13, 2011 Maryland based Corporate Printing Solutions (CPS) (asi 169127) and Frank Gumpert Printing have merged to form a new firm, the companies have announced. Financial terms of the deal, which was finalized

InnerWorkings Acquires CPRO, Expands Into Latin America

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:50:15 GMT

InnerWorkings Acquires CPRO, Expands Into Latin America Breaking News Feb. 4, 2011 Counselor Top 40 distributor InnerWorkings (asi 168860) announced today that it has acquired print management firm CPRO Services Ltd. (asi 169544). CPRO, which is

HDS Marketing Acquires Team Shop Premiums

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:56:42 GMT

HDS Marketing Acquires Team Shop PremiumsVol. 789 Feb. 10, 2011 Strengthening its influence on the West Coast, Pittsburgh based HDS Marketing, Inc. (asi 216807) has acquired Phoenix based distributor Team Shop Premiums (formerly asi 342478). Financial terms of the

Talbot Marketing Acquires Coyle And Greer

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:03:53 GMT

Talbot Marketing Acquires Coyle And GreerVol. 790 Feb. 15, 2011 Ontario based Talbot Marketing (asi 341500) has acquired the assets of fellow Canadian distributor Coyle and Greer (asi 169529), the companies have announced. Financial terms of

Staples Acquires Forms Manufacturer

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:47:29 GMT

Staples Acquires Forms Manufacturer Volume 774 Dec. 21, 2010 Staples Advantage, the business to business arm of office products retailer Staples and parent division of Staples Promotional Products (asi 120601), has acquired PRINTSouth Corporation (asi 299404). Financial terms of the deal

Selco Acquires S&S Time

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:51:17 GMT

Selco Acquires S&S Time Volume 775 Dec. 23, 2010 Selco (asi 86230) announced that it has purchased fellow watch supplier S&S Time (asi 84360). The Tulsa, OK, suppliers have a long standing relationship ever since Vi Smith and Floyd Schulmeier left

BDA Acquires EMAK Subsidiary

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 09:50:48 GMT

BDA Acquires EMAK SubsidiaryBreaking News Feb. 9, 2011 Counselor Top 40 distributor BDA (asi 137616) has entered into an agreement to acquire selected assets of Logistix, a subsidiary of marketing services agency EMAK Worldwide. While financial terms

Kaeser & Blair Acquires General Graphics

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:23:05 GMT

Brown & Bigelow Merges With Best Promotions

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Dunbrooke Signs Partnership With Eagle Dry Goods

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Camsing Completes Acquisition Of Corvest

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CafePress, Coby Electronics Announce Partnership

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InnoPack Announces New Ownership

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JP Promotional Acquires Ace Promotional

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Acquisition Marks PCNA Entry Into Apparel Category

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Wendell August Acquires Old Forge Metals

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

AIA Grows Southwest Presence With Acquisition

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Chocolate Inn Merges With Taylor & Grant

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Boxercraft Acquires Assets of Jones & Mitchell

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St Regis Crystal Acquires Prestige Glasss

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Corporate Incentives And Brady Hull Announce Merger

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Fields Manufacturing Acquires Target Industries

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Halo Acquires Logos Your Way

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:42:19 GMT

St Regis And Mi Pen Merge

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Mackay Acquires Full Ownership Of SnugZ/USA

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:47:30 GMT

River's End And Page & Tuttle Merge Divisions

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Levy Advertising Purchases Universal Adwear

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TSC Apparel Acquires All Star Activewear

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:53:55 GMT

Compass Diversified Acquires CamelBak

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:55:23 GMT

Ennis Acquires Print Company

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InnerWorkings Grows In Europe With Acquisition

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Ad-N-Art Acquires Proma Decor

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Camsing Global Acquires Avaline

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National Premium Acquires C.A.M.

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St Regis Acquires Waterleaf Studios

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ADG Acquires The Deerfield Collection

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New Wave Group Acquires Paris Glove

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Superb Case Acquires Jadco

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Brown & Bigelow Merges With The Brandmarket

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ASB Acquires Division Of Advance Business Graphics

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:40:30 GMT

The Display Source Acquires Assets From Clear LDS

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Marketing Connections Partners With The Vernon Company

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Winbrook Acquires Magicomm

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Singleton Company Associates With Kaeser & Blair

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Beacon Promotions Acquires Canyon Outback Leather Goods

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:27:07 GMT

Americo Acquires Custom Textile Printing

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The D. Group Acquires Trevelyan Leather

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GR Promotions Merges With The Vernon Co.

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Axis Signs Deal With AdConcepts

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:02:39 GMT

The Chest Acquires WoodCo

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:25:34 GMT

PrintingForLess.com Acquires Southwest Color

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Ennis Acquires Two Print Firms

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ASB Acquires Portland Sales Team

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:54:21 GMT

BCH Unique Acquires Noteworthy Award Division

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Tekweld Acquires Premier 1 Products

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Counterpoint Acquires Convergence

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:10:01 GMT

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Tue, 08 May 2012 15:14:47 GMT

Halo Branded Solutions Sold To Investment Firm

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TradeNet Acquires Ad Dimensions

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Fossil Acquires Skagen Designs

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