Facilisgroup (PPAI 493664), a software-as-a-service company and partnering community within the promotional products industry, hosted its annual Facilisgroup Summit at the Hyatt Regency hotel in New Orleans from July 13-16, drawing 500 distributor partners, preferred suppliers and team members.

“The theme of this year’s Summit was ‘Everything in Sync,’ and it truly was,” says Chris Lee, president of Facilisgroup. “Our unique offering brings together the very best in industry technology, experience and community spirit. New Orleans delivered as a location and our Partners and Suppliers brought the magic.”

The Summit opened with a surprise second-line parade through the general session ballroom followed by a business update from Chris Lee and Chief Product Officer Matthew Cromar. The duo recapped key moments from early 2025, and previewed what’s next for Syncore, Facilisgroup’s 360° Promo Platform.

• Lee and Frank Myers, CEO of S&S Activewear, sat down for a candid conversation that explored S&S’s recent acquisition of alphabroder, broader industry advancements and personal insights into Frank’s leadership journey.
• Adding to the momentum, ASI President and CEO Tim Andrews delivered a forward-thinking keynote on the trajectory of the industry heading into 2025 and beyond.
• Preferred suppliers took the stage as well, with sessions led by SanMar, Storm Creek, Pop! Promos and others.
• A standout moment for members of the Facilisgroup Achievers Club (sales reps who exceeded $1 million in sales) was the custom sneaker design experience from Sock 101.
• Attendees also took time to support Facilis Cares, assembling 100 care packages for Dress for Success New Orleans, an organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing professional attire and support. Each kit was filled with essentials like crossbody bags, notebooks, pens, chargers and handwritten notes of encouragement.

BamBams (PPAI 255565, Gold), PPAI 100’s No. 79 supplier, has launched its new plastic molded drinkware line: 2Drink.

• Offered in strategic partnership with Mexican manufacturer Promo Opción, this new line will include sports bottles, cups and tumblers that are competitively priced.
• The drinkware will be inventoried and decorated at BamBams’ location in Sealy, Texas.
• The full launch of the initial 2Drink offering, which includes 16 styles with nearly 100 color variants, is planned for September 1.

“We are excited to partner with the Promo Opción team,” says Rustin Luedtke, vice president of strategic development at BamBams. “They have been a great partner on our journey to get this exciting line launched. 2Drink will offer unique colors and styles, as well as quick production times from our Texas facility.”

SRG (PPAI 230188, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 17 supplier, has announced a new partnership with tech accessories brand Satechi.

• From USB-C hubs and wireless chargers to desktop accessories, Satechi’s modern, Apple-inspired designs are ideal for forward-thinking brands seeking stylish, functional tech giveaways, SRG says.

“Satechi’s attention to design and functionality fits perfectly with the type of brand experiences our clients expect,” says Merrick Falkenstein, chief revenue officer at SRG. “We’re thrilled to bring this cutting-edge tech lineup into the promotional space and offer a new way for companies to leave a lasting impression.”

MARCO (PPAI 272804, Gold), PPAI 100’s No. 71 distributor, has announced that its Difference Makers program has surpassed $550,000 in total donations.

• The long-running initiative donates $1,000 in custom-printed promotional items to a different nonprofit each week.
• Eligible recipients include accredited schools, religious organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits and other groups that help those in need, such as hospitals, clinics, senior centers, museums, youth clubs and animal rescues.

“For more than 20 years, we’ve seen firsthand the extraordinary work nonprofits do in their communities,” says Dick Nelson, CEO of MARCO. “Our mission is to help those who help others. By partnering with these remarkable organizations through the Difference Makers program, we’re honored to play a small part in amplifying their message and expanding their positive impact.”

Proforma (PPAI 196835, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 3 distributor, has announced that Scott Whitten, owner of OnePoint Proforma, recently closed a million-dollar acquisition deal that was aligned through Proforma’s ProMatch software.

“When I was ready to make a change, I knew I wanted to explore opportunities with a long-standing industry leader like Proforma,” says Dan Smith, owner of the company acquired by OnePoint Proforma. “I was instantly drawn to Proforma’s online store solutions – ProStores – and network of supplier partners. ProMatch was the start of a seamless process that guided me to Scott and OnePoint Proforma. I could not be happier with how smooth the transition was.”

BELLA+CANVAS (PPAI 304892, Silver) has announced the launch of its 2025 Washed Collection – a vintage-inspired line of garment-dyed essentials.

• Crafted from 100% ring-spun cotton (18 singles, 6.5 oz), these short-sleeved and long-sleeved tees offer the kind of broken-in feel usually found only in your favorite old band tee.
• With a nostalgic color palette spanning 28 rich, washed hues, no two garments are exactly alike.