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Hirsch Gift, Houston, has completed an extensive rebranding effort to reflect both the growth of the organization and a renewal of its corporate vision. At the heart of this rebranding is the change of the company name to Hirsch and an update of the corporate logo...

Could there be a bright spot on the horizon in the paper industry? Recently, Pixelle announced plans to restart a paper machine in its Chillicothe, Ohio facility. Despite multiple mill closures in recent years, this re-opening may demonstrate the attractiveness of the commercial and packaging industries...

As part of Print+Promo Marketing's 2022 Top Distributors list, we asked some of the top-ranked distributors about what their future plans look like, and trends they've kept their eyes on in the industry. Here, we talked to Zorch International Inc. CEO Mike Wolfe — No. 23 on our 2022 list — about how it used the slowdown of the pandemic to boost its efficiency and hit the ground running when things started to normalize...

As part of Print+Promo Marketing’s ongoing feature, Executive Perspectives, we get to know leading professionals in the print and promotional industry. This month, we interviewed Steve Stancic, president of Specialty Mailing, St. Louis. Here, he highlights the issues he’s monitoring, shares his company’s new capabilities and explains why solution-based approaches work...

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in the U.S., announces that Lisbeth Lyons Black will assume a new role within the organization as director, Women in Print Alliance, effective Dec. 1...

Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC, a leading manufacturer of specialty papers in North America, has announced plans to restart a paper machine in the Chillicothe, Ohio facility. The company is investing $21 million to upgrade and restart the #24 paper machine (PM24) and plans to hire 52 full-time employees to operate and maintain it...

Smart Source LLC has completed four acquisitions since January 2021. That’s played a major role in the company’s continued growth, helping Smart Source to $135.8 million in total sales last year and another ranking inside our top 15...

Seasonal changes represent a big opportunity for distributors when it comes to branded merchandise. As the summer months wrap up and we say goodbye to warm weather, businesses and organizations are preparing their cool-weather campaigns. That means instead of umbrellas and coolers, they’re looking for scarves and fuzzy blankets...

A study released by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) reveals marketer perceptions of macro trends impacting today’s consumers, which in turn influences the approach to reach them. The Macro Marketing Report showed primary concerns include shifting of buying power to new...

Proforma has invested $20 million in technology over the last few years, and that investment is already paying off. The company once again finished 2021 in the top five of our Top Distributors list, with technology playing an integral role in its sustained success...