EUDR: Probably postponed
EU – As the Handelsblatt reported in an article on September 23, 2025, the implementation deadline for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is expected to be delayed again. The...more
Norwegian association becomes EAC-member
EU/NO – The Norwegian Industry Association for Promotional Products (NBR) is officially joining the EAC (European Association Cooperation) as of 2026. The aim of the umbrella organisation, the EAC, is...more
Bottle Promotions: New recycling machine
NL – Tacx Bottle Promotions from Wassenaar in the Netherlands has taken a further step in the direction towards the sustainable production of its items. The company has installed a...more
ASI announces management change
USA – The US American industry network, ASI (Advertising Specialty Institute), announced at the end of September 2025, that the President and CEO, Timothy M.
Platinum Equity acquires XD Connects
NL/USA – On September 11, 2015, Platinum Equity announced the final agreement regarding the acquisition of XD Connects from Rivean Capital. The US American private equity company based in Beverly...more
Russell Europe becomes Russell Athletic
EU – As of 2026, the international brand, Russell Europe, will operate entirely under the name Russell Athletic with the corresponding branding.
PSI Academy Awards presented
BIC Graphic won the Company of the Year category. F.t.l.: The jury members Nils Bader (Green Future Club), Elke Röhm and Klaus Kuso (BIC) together with the PSI Director,...more
Premium Sourcing: Stable result
F – The Carrousel du Louvre in Paris opened its doors for the Premium Sourcing once again on September 3 and 4, 2025. According to the organisers, Infopro Digital Trade...more
Summit Meeting: New path for Fare, Halfar and mbw
A – The three specialists Fare, Halfar and mbw organised a new kind of customer event for their partners on the promotional product market, by staging the Summit Meeting on...more
Bosscher awarded EcoVadis Platinum
NL – The Papendrecht-based Dutch company, Bosscher, which among others markets the Soxs brand on the international promotional products market, was awarded the Platinum rating by EcoVadis in September 2025.





