A new industry standard and driving end user awareness were the main thrust of BPMA chairman Graeme Smith’s address at the BPMA Christmas Lunch, which was held at the Guoman Tower Hotel in London on the 15th December.

Come and listen to the industry leaders debate and their perspective on changes our industry is facing now and in the future.

Promotional Showcase has collaborated with the Promotional Suppliers Partnership to bring you The Big Promotional Trade Show. These two groups have joined forces, along with some specially selected guest suppliers, to present a series of brand new, quality trade exhibitions featuring 40 of the top suppliers of promotional merchandise and services from the UK and Ireland.

Sourcing City are proud to announce the winners of the Annual Sourcing City Awards. These prestigious awards, now in their 10th year, are widely recognised in the industry for showing how well both Suppliers and Distributors are regarded by each other.

Polyconcept, a global leader in the promotional products industry, announced today the acquisition by its European subsidiary, PF Concept International B.V. (PF) of the entire share capital of SPS (EU) Limited (SPS). Based in Blackpool, UK, SPS is a leading manufacturer and marketer of promotional products serving the UK, Ireland and Europe markets.

Merchandise World have announced that they will be providing Free Transfers for visitors from Birmingham or Luton Airport, and Milton Keynes Central Station to Merchandise World. There will also be transfers from the show hall to designated local hotels.