PCNA (PPAI 113079, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 5 supplier, has announced a partnership with iceless beverage cooler brand Kanga Coolers to expand PCNA’s cooler offerings to include the Kanga Kase Mate 12-Pack Cooler.

• Founded by Clemson University students, Kanga Coolers gained significant attention after appearing on Shark Tank. Kanga Coolers has since grown into a multi-million-dollar business.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Kanga to bring the Kase Mate 12-Pack Cooler to our customers,” says Kyle Boronky, senior category director of product development at PCNA. “It’s a unique, high-impact product that stands out in the promotional space – not just for its functional design and convenience, but for how well it fits real-life use cases like golf outings. What sets this partnership apart is that PCNA will inventory the Kase Mate, allowing us to offer faster lead times and better availability. Plus, the cooler’s built-in insulation and iceless functionality offer a smart, lightweight alternative to bulky hard-sided coolers.”

Gemline (PPAI 113948, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 13 supplier, has announced the addition of drinkware brand Cool Gear to its lineup of retail brand partners.

• This launch marks Cool Gear’s official entry into the promo market and expands Gemline’s relationship with Dometic Group, the parent company for both Cool Gear and Igloo.
• As part of Gemline’s betterway product offering, which prioritizes products with environmental and social impact, Cool Gear’s reusable drinkware line helps address plastic waste by promoting alternatives to disposables.

“We’re thrilled to deepen our partnership with Dometic Group by introducing Cool Gear to the promotional products industry,” says Frank Carpenito, president and CEO of Gemline. “This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to bringing high-impact, design-driven brands to the market, and it further strengthens our expansive offering in the drinkware category by offering more options for every budget and audience.”

L2 Brands (PPAI 895777, Standard-Plus) and Legacy Headwear has partnered with Carolinas PGA as the official headwear provider of the CPGA.

L2 Brands served as a hosting sponsor of the Harrah’s CPGA Pro-Am Golf Tournament held June 9-10 at the Sequoyah National Golf Club, located just outside of Asheville, North Carolina.