Facilisgroup (PPAI 493664), a software-as-a-service provider and partner community in the promotional products industry, hosted its 17^th Annual TASA Awards at the House of Blues in Las Vegas during The PPAI Expo 2026.

The ceremony also recognized 368 Achievers, sales professionals who surpassed $1 million in sales during 2025, marking the largest collective of $1 million sales reps in the industry, including 77 first-time Achievers.

“Each year, the TASAs remind us that our greatest strength is not any single tool or initiative. It is the people and companies behind the work,” says Chris Lee, president of Facilisgroup. “We are proud to celebrate the partners who lead with integrity, share what they have learned, and elevate everyone around them. That is what makes this community special, and it is what will continue to power our next twenty years together.”

Partner of the Year: TSC Inc.

Supplier of the Year: Terry Town

CSR of the Year: Christine Rinehart, B-Squared

Finance Person of the Year: Larissa Trox, Walker-Clay

The Inspire Award: Steve Carter, Dei Rossi

Marketing Excellence in Electrifi: Greyson Feichtinger, Midwest Promotional Group

ThreeSixty Award: Georgie Wiebe, You Name It Specialties

emPOWER Award: Carolyn Philips, HF Custom Solutions

Facilis Cares – Distributor Partner: Ideal Promotions

Facilis Cares – Supplier: Storm Creek

Preferred Champion Award: Artina Promotional Products

PCNA (PPAI 113079, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 5 supplier, has announced that it has partnered with workwear manufacturer Berne Apparel.

The Berne line, which is now available in both the U.S. and Canada, includes three jacket styles, two sweatshirts, a heritage coat and a unisex beanie.

“At PCNA, we’re always looking to expand our apparel lineup with on-trend retail brands that deliver real value,” says AJ Dickson, senior category director at PCNA. “Right now, there’s a growing interest in classic, rugged Americana workwear that’s authentic and built to last, and Berne exemplifies that trend. With more than 100 years of experience making dependable workwear, Berne helps us better support clients in key industries like construction, agriculture, transportation and energy.”

Next Level Apparel (PPAI 272027, Silver) has joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol as its newest brand and retailer member.

Through the program, Next Level Apparel’s cotton sourcing is evaluated against measurable indicators such as soil health, water use, nutrient management and greenhouse gas emissions. A digitally enabled tracking system provides verified visibility across the supply chain, giving the company insight into cotton sourcing from fiber to finished apparel.

“Responsible sourcing has always been central to Next Level Apparel’s business,” says Brett Bjorkman, CEO at Next Level Apparel. “By participating in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, we can independently verify the sustainability of the cotton we source and ensure our products reflect our commitment to transparency and continuous improvement.”

4AllPromos (PPAI 269402, Platinum) is launching a refreshed look and improved customer promise.

The changes the distributor is making are best summarized by its new slogan: Making Your Brand Our Business. “From the first proof to the finished product, our pledge is to treat your business as if it were our own and deliver the very best merch experience. Because when your brand is on the line, ours should be, too,” the company says.

The rebrand also includes an updated logo and website.

Promo Consulting (PPAI 824358) welcomes Alexis Aubry and Jennifer Paquette as vice presidents and company partners with a focus on improving and growing fractional CFO services for merch distributors in North America.

“We started the FCFO department more than two years ago when our consulting practice realized how much owners were struggling with their finance department,” says Randy Conley, president of Promo Consulting. “Jen and Alexis have worked with over 60 distributors now and have expanded the FCFO department to a staff of five with two more hires on the way in Q1 of 2026. Having Alexis and Jen join us as partners secures this service for the long-term benefit of our clients that have come to rely on our monthly FCFO service to support their growth initiatives.”

Royal Apparel (PPAI 269959, Standard-Base) has announced the acquisition of a second manufacturing facility in Hauppauge, New York, located at 10 Commerce Drive.

The announcement follows the launch of its West Coast Distribution Center in October.

“Manufacturing in the U.S. has always been a personal passion of mine, and ‘Made in the USA’ is at the core of everything we do,” says Morey Mayeri, founder of Royal Apparel. “This new facility allows us to continue investing in American jobs and innovation while expanding our capacity to deliver premium quality, fast turnaround and sustainable options to our customers nationwide.”

Legacy, which is managed by L2 Brands (PPAI 895777, Standard-Plus), has expanded its university partnerships to include Boston University, Mississippi State University, the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the University of Iowa.

“At Legacy, our mission is to create products that feel right at home on campus, and partnerships like those we’ve built with Boston University, Mississippi State, Iowa and Wisconsin bring that mission to life,” says Lisa Norris, chief merchandising officer at Legacy Headwear. “We’re excited to continue growing these relationships.”

Pro Towels (PPAI 112755, Gold), PPAI 100’s No. 43 supplier, has announced the promotion of Melissa Mason to vice president of client partnerships, recognizing her more than 14 years of experience and leadership within the organization.

• Mason most recently served as director of operations.

“I’m excited to continue building strategic relationships with our distributors and clients,” Mason says. “My goal is to ensure our partners have the right products, pricing and support to succeed, while maintaining the quality they expect from Pro Towels.”

Orbus (PPAI 428128, Silver) has introduced several new display products, including:

• Vector Fast Frame Banners (2), Light Boxes, & Backwall Kit
• Blaze Freestanding Light Box 0608
• Formulate Cube
• Zoom A Frame Outdoor Billboard

Additionally, Orbus has released the 2026 edition of The Exhibitors’ Handbook and PROMO Catalogs.