Royal Industries Acquires Waldor Products
Royal Industries of Brooklyn, NY announced it has purchased Jersey City, NJ-based Waldor Products.
The Waldor Line will be integrated into Royal's offerings and inventory and production equipment will be moved to the Brooklyn facility. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
"The acquisition of The Waldor Line is the perfect complement to Royal's line, which includes vinyl specialties from card cases and clipboards, portfolios and pocket planners," Ari Ruden, vice president of Royal, said. "We are known for anything and everything vinyl, including our new incredibly-priced vinyl jar openers.
"We are excited to add the unique products The Waldor Line has to offer to the promotional products industry, such as cosmetic bags, combs, shopping bags/totes, purses, as well as its extensive collection of cell phone and credit card cases," Ruden added.
Stephen Spiegel, former owner of Waldor said, "Both Royal and Waldor have been friendly competitors for decades and just as Waldor's a leader in pocket and purse items for the industry, Royal holds the same esteem in vinyl products and it was just a great match up."
Jaffa by BIC Graphic Expands Awards Category
BIC Graphic announced that its JAFFA® collection has expanded with over 25 new items for 2015. Jaffa® by BIC Graphic has developed several unique and exclusive items, designed to offer companies innovative award pieces that reflect their mission, spirit and industry, the company reports.
Awards & Recognition is the 5th largest product category, growing 26 percent in 2013 and contributing $963 million to overall industry sales. Employee recognition programs are a highly repeatable business (five years on average) and with the increased focus on employee engagement, it is a market that will continue to grow, company officials assert.
JAFFA by BIC Graphic offers a variety of services that are geared specifically towards the needs of recognition programs. "With free setups, free art, quick production times including a 24-hour service and minimums starting at one piece, distributors can feel confident in approaching customers and selling recognition products with the support of JAFFA by BIC Graphic," the company points out. Visit Norwood.com to view the complete Jaffa line.
Bodek and Rhodes Introduces New BRANDS Magalog
Apparel supplier Bodek and Rhodes announced the release of the first issue of BRANDS, its new quarterly magalog that will showcase curated collections of the hottest apparel products. The first edition features the company’s most in-demand performance brands and products and shares some statistics on the growing popularity of performance wear.
"Bodek and Rhodes is always devising new ways to help our customers succeed," said Nicole Naumoff, VP of marketing. "We are very proud of BRANDS, and even prouder to offer it exclusively to our customers."
In addition to product information and photography, each edition of BRANDS will include insider tips and informative content to help support our customers' promotional programs. Each issue will be printed in limited quantities and available in an easy-to-share digital format. More information visit bodekandrhodes.com.