INDUSTRY NEWS

• AT Designs Marks 50 Years of Manufacturing Growth
  At Designs recently celebrated 50 years of manufacturing in the awards and promotional products industry, marking a long history that began from a small garage to a 20,000-square-foot, fully integrated production facility In recent years, the company consolidated its California and Mexico operations… Read more: AT Designs Marks 50 Years of Manufacturing Growth
• APA Supplier Members Mark 50-Year Membership
  Longtime supplier members of the APA recently marked more than 50 years of continuous membership. The long-running memberships highlight both their longevity and the association’s deep roots in the industry. Classic Medallics and Singer Company (member since 1970), Simba (1975), and Julie of… Read more: APA Supplier Members Mark 50-Year Membership
• STAHLS’ Customizes Major League Soccer Jerseys
  STAHLS’ announced an official licensing agreement with Major League Soccer (MLS) to deliver names, numbers, and customization components across on-field and retail applications. Through this agreement, STAHLS’ said it will support MLS clubs, equipment managers, and retail partners with world-class names, numbers, and… Read more: STAHLS’ Customizes Major League Soccer Jerseys
• Bob’s Custom Trophies Marks Two Milestones 
  Bob’s Custom Trophies helped spotlight Iowa high school athletics with the debut of the Cooper DeJean Trophy, a custom award honoring the state’s top high school football player. The company worked with several collaborators, including marketing company Dome Dynasty, the Iowa Football Coaches… Read more: Bob’s Custom Trophies Marks Two Milestones 
• The Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize
  Unlike sports or entertainment awards, the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize recognizes nonprofit organizations rather than individuals. Each year, the prize recognizes a nonprofit that alleviates human suffering and includes an unrestricted $3 million award. To date, it remains one of the world’s… Read more: The Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize
• Crystal D Named a 2026 Counselor Best Place to Work
  Crystal D has been named on the 2026 Counselor Best Places to Work list. As announced in the ASI magazine’s spring issue, this distinction recognizes the companies that provide the best work environment, based on anonymous survey responses to a range of questions… Read more: Crystal D Named a 2026 Counselor Best Place to Work
• Personalized Apparel Gets Coachella Merchandise Exhibit
  BELLA+CANVAS was the official blank apparel provider for the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2026 merchandise program. The company said it delivered both product and a standout on-site activation across two record-setting festival weekends in Indio, California.  The brand also introduced an… Read more: Personalized Apparel Gets Coachella Merchandise Exhibit