vol 11 / January 20, 2012
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  PEOPLE ON THE MOVE  

Spector & Co. Promotes Porter

Spector & Co., a leading North American supplier of writing instruments and business gifts to the promotional products industry for over 60 years, has announced that Brian Porter, national accounts director, has been promoted to the position of national sales director - effective January 1, 2012.

"This change will allow Brian to work closely with our sales team and also broaden the range of accounts he works with to provide an even greater level of sales support to our customers," says Marc Giroux, vice president of sales for Spector & Co. "We are committed more than ever to the U.S. marketplace, and this change will contribute to our efforts in continuing our incredible growth into 2012."

"I'm thrilled with my expanded role, and the opportunities that lie ahead, as it will allow me to better serve our strong distributor base in the U.S. market," Porter says. "The last two years have been amazing, and I look forward to continuing the momentum we've created.

For more information, contact Marc Giroux (mark@spectorandco.com) or Brian Porter (brian@spectorandco.com).

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Fashion Biz Names Cooper Its National Sales Manager

Fashion Biz (Canada) Ltd. has appointed George Cooper to the position of national sales manager, after six years as a multi-line sales agent in British Columbia and previously a national sales manager for Trimark Sportswear. Cooper was the recipient of a national award for his leadership, integrity and commitment to the Canadian Imprinted Sportswear Industry.

After a successful launch into the Canadian market in 2011, Fashion Biz (The Biz Collection) maintains its head office in Auckland, New Zealand, and has operations throughout Australia (Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane). It is a top supplier of corporate, uniform, hospitality and logo athletic sportswear in the Australasian and Pacific markets. For more information, go to www.fashionbiz.ca.

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Superex Appoints New Rep for Alberta

Superex Promotional Products has announced the appointment of the Brian Harris Agencies as its multi-line representative for Alberta.

With 13 years of experience covering the Alberta area, Brian and Scott Harris have a 3,000-square-foot showroom/warehouse in Edmonton. "With Brian and Scott joining the Superex family, we look forward to showing Alberta that Superex has meaningful, everyday gifts that reach beyond traditional safety programs to satisfy any vertical market," said Michael Gisser, the company's executive vice president.

For more information, e-mail Brian Harris or Scott Harris at harrisagencies@me.com.

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