New Member Spotlight: Haus Of Grey

Exactly six months after announcing the pending retirement of CEO Tim Andrews, ASI has now announced his successor. Ashish Mittal will take over leadership of the company beginning April 1, the day after Andrews’ official retirement, having spent 23 years with the company. “ASI occupies a unique and essential position in the promotional products market, […]

Find more on this week’s stories: Registration is now open for PPAI’s North American Leadership Conference, happening May 12-14 in San Diego.  NALC features engaging sessions and exclusive speakers tailored specifically for top-level executives and industry visionaries. The annual event provides insights and strategies aimed at driving innovation and entrepreneurship within the promotional products industry. […]

On Sept. 8, 1990, Texas Rangers pitcher Nolan Ryan failed to catch a ground ball off the bat of Kansas City Royals player Bo Jackson. It bounced off Ryan’s glove and into his face, splitting his lip, before he threw Jackson out. The team manager and trainer rushed out but Ryan waved them off. Ryan […]

Cintas Corporation (PPAI 303547, Gold), PPAI 100’s No. 92 distributor, has announced it will acquire UniFirst, a supplier of uniforms, workwear and safety equipment, for $5.5 billion. “This agreement marks a critical step in realizing substantial value for shareholders and customers,” says Todd Schneider, president and CEO of Cintas. “For decades, Cintas and UniFirst have built […]