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CN –Seven of the lifestyle trade shows organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) were staged at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from April 27-30, 2025.

D – On May 6 and 7, 2025 the Hamburg Exhibition Centre was transformed into the epicentre of the digital marketing world again. With, according to the official figures, around...more

D – mbw Vertriebsgesellschaft has appointed its long-standing employee, Gesa Christiansen, as its authorised signatory. The entry was registered in the commercial register on April 7, 2025.

NL/USA – The European-wide operating company, xd connects, NL-Rijswijk and the American promotional products supplier, Gemline, USA-Lawrence, Massachusetts, have jointly developed a programme that simplifies the procurement and delivery of promotional products in the USA, Canada and Europe.

D/NL – WIL Langenberg GmbH is expanding its international presence: The company from Hückeswagen has won over a new sales partner, Brinxx BV.

B – The Cotton Group from Waterloo, Belgium, owner of the brand B&C for imprinted clothing, has been B Corp-certified since March 2025, as the company recently announced with pride....more

D/USA – A new podcast called Branded Wor(l)ds – A Transatlantic Dialogue is going online as of June 2025. The podcast will appear monthly thereafter.

D – The promotional products multispecialist, Reflects, has been distinguished with the Red Dot Award 2025 in the category Product Design for its cutlery set, RE98-Cutla.

BG – The textile manufacturer, Kingly, Sofia, was distinguished with the prize for the “Best Manufacturer/Wholesaler” at the BizX Awards, which were conferred on April 3, 2025.

D – uma’s Aluma, according to company accounts the first writing instrument made from recycled PET bottles and aluminium drinks cans, has been distinguished with the German Design Award 2025.