Midlothian

The Midlothian Rotary Club heard a presentation from Ennis Inc. in Midlothian about the company’s  business and outlook on the future at its meeting Tuesday, July 10.

Ennis Inc. Vice President Ron Graham and Vice President of Marketing Steven Osterloh spoke to Rotarians about their apparel and printing wholesale company.

Promo Marketing, a sister publication of Print Professional, has compiled a new Top 50 Suppliers ranking. Despite stricter regulations on the safety and sales of promotional products, 2010 and the first half of 2011 have shown a sales resurgence in the industry. The returning fiscal strength of the industry is evident from the list, which is based on revenue numbers from 2010. Overall, the top 50 suppliers raked in more than $500 million more than they did in 2009. These companies have increased their margins, upped the interest in their products and committed themselves to making it through the financial crises stronger than before, and they are being rewarded for it.

Cleveland-based Proforma recently welcomed new owners to its network. They include:

• Bryan Biddle, Proforma Bottom Line Marketing, Winchester, Va.
• Gene Coughlin, Proforma Graphic Promotions, Orangevale, Calif.