The global coronavirus pandemic is causing disruption in the internal operations of companies in the promotional products industry. Here's a look at firms that are altering traditional work arrangements to keep business moving while protecting against health threats. If your company has been impacted, notify us at feedback@asicentral.com

Tuesday, July 28

• Health authorities, who had ordered Los Angeles Apparel (asi/67971) to close following a reported COVID-19 outbreak, have since allowed the firm to reopen. Read more here.

Tuesday, July 14

• Health officials have ordered Los Angeles Apparel (ASI/67971 ) to remain closed. The company says it has taken extensive steps to protect workers.

Tuesday, July 7

• PyroGraphics (asi/80093) is open and shipping normally.

Thursday, July 2

• Due to an outbreak of COVID-19, Los Angeles Apparel (asi/67971) has closed three facilities in California. Read more from PromoGram.

Friday, June 26

• AmeriFoam^® (asi/42155) is open for business and have foam face coverings in stock. Protecting employees, family and customers from COVID-19 remains a top priority and they are equipped with all the required protocols. Please note that due to these precautions, recommended by both OSHA and the CDC, lead times will be affected.

Wednesday, June 24

• Cintas (asi/162167) announced that it has donated 100,000 face masks to Matthew 25 Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. The face masks will be distributed to organizations on the front lines of COVID-19 prevention, containment and treatment.

Thursday, June 18

• As of Monday, June 15, Steven Smith Stuffed Animals (asi/87849) is open and shipping.

Tuesday, June 16

• Gordon Sinclair (asi/57800) has donated bottled water to the front-line workers of NYC Health + Hospitals as part of COVID-19 relief efforts. Since the beginning of the outbreak, Gordon Sinclair has offered PPE products, such as thermometers, masks, gloves and hand sanitizer. The company also carries safety kits for companies re-opening their business.

Wednesday, June 3

• Chill Skinz (asi/44817) is open for business and has added a new line of Cooling Face Masks to its products.

Tuesday, June 2

• California-based Top 40 supplier Sweda Co. (asi/90305) has resumed functioning at full capacity as of May 18. The company is open for business following safety guidelines, and it has also started manufacturing masks, available in both standard and custom colors.
• Totally Promotional (asi/168375) recently began manufacturing general use face masks. The Ohio-based company’s growing selection includes hand-washable masks in solid colors and a choice of colorful prints, such as floral, patriotic and sports. All face masks are available blank or customized with a logo, school mascot or message printed in color.

Monday, June 1

• Conimar Custom (asi/72795) is open and running standard production. Their facility is following additional safety guidelines to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for staff. Please check out their Facebook or Instagram pages for product specials.
• Warwick Publishing Co. (asi/95280): St. Charles, IL, supplier of calendars, presentation folders, photo frames, greeting cards and other paper-based products is open are ready for business. Please contact them at (630) 584-3871, info@warwickpublishing.com and www.warwickpublising.com.

Friday, May 29

• Evans Manufacturing (asi/52840) is back to standard production times and ready for orders. For more information, contact them at: 800-745-3826, or info@evans-mfg.com, and to learn more about their latest PPE and made-in-the-USA products. Visit: www.evans-mfg.com; location: Garde Grove, CA.

Wednesday, May 27

• Tri-Mountain (asi/92125): Blank orders are shipping in 24 - 48 hours, with lead times decreasing everyday as staffing levels increase. Customer Service is available at 800-824-6464 from 6:30 am - 3 pm PST or by email at sales@trimountain.com.

Tuesday, May 26

• Aakron Line's (asi/30270) New York and Tennessee factories are both open for business. Rush services remains temporarily suspended, but will be restored in the near future. Their office staff and sales teams continue to work remotely, ready to assist any way they can.

Tuesday, May 19

• The Swag Coach, an affiliate of Geiger (asi/202900), will host a new webinar on the Paycheck Protection Program on Wednesday, May 20, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST as part of its “Distributors Helping Distributors” webinar series. Holly Turner, former assistant executive administrator of the SBA, will share information on how to access PPP funds and loan forgiveness. Register here.
• Quikey (asi/80210) is open for business. Posted Production Time schedules, along with Quik-Ship and Rush Service options, have changed temporarily. Please visit www.quikey.com for a current status.
• Ouray Sportswear (asi/75402) is now open and fully operational. In addition to their core business of producing decorated apparel and headwear, Ouray is now supplying protective facemasks, both pleated and flat. These masks may be sold blank, or you may have them decorated. Please contact Brad Winter for more information at bradw@ouraysportswear.com.

Monday, May 18

• StrombergBrand (asi/89955) is open for business. Production is cranking out orders in a safe and secure work environment and their team is looking forward to working with you on current and future umbrella projects. They are also offering new discounts across the board to support valued distributors’ business-building efforts during this challenging time. Go to www.strombergbrand.com/open/ for more details.

Friday, May 15

• WOV-IN BRANDS (asi/92980 WOV-IN asi/79698 Promopet asi/55030 Footprints) will resume normal production on Monday, May 18, 2020 as the Wisconsin stay-at-home order has been lifted.
• ModernLine's (asi/65910) union factory and office are open and following PA state health guidelines. The factory is fully operational and customer service is available for assistance during normal working hours, Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4:15 pm (EST). Call or email them with sample requests, orders or requests for a spec sketch.

Thursday, May 14

• IMAGEN Brands (asi/47700/93990) is open and back to standard production times.

Wednesday, May 13

• Pro Towels (asi/79750) has donated 500 face masks to city and county workers in Abbeville, SC, serving on the frontlines of the pandemic.
• Dezinecorp's (asi/49529) office is back up and running and they plan to resume production next week.
• WS Displays (asi/18415) is open and fully operational at all three of their locations: Carlsbad, CA, Carlisle, PA and Mexico. Their One Choice is back and can be ordered today. They are following CDC protocols. Shipping only, no pickups.

Tuesday, May 12

• XPRES (asi/52475): As of May 11, is open and fully operational.
• From Gemini (asi/56100): "While we are following the state of Illinois Stay-At-Home guidelines and respecting our employees and their families during this COVID-19 pandemic, our office and plant are both open and we are producing orders and shipping them at this time. We thank you for your continued support and patience during this unprecedented time. Please take care of yourself, your family, and the rest of the community."
• Storm Creek (asi/89879) announced it has given out more than 500 “Wear For Better” pullovers to essential heroes working on the front lines of COVID-19.

Friday, May 8

• Tipsy Inc. (asi/91420) will resume normal business hours starting Monday, May 11. If you have a pending order with them please let them know if you’re open and they can ship your order.
• Fields Manufacturing Inc. (asi/54100): As of May 11, both the Minnesota and Michigan facilities will open and fully operational.

Thursday, May 7

• WS Display (asi/98415) is open and fully operational in their Carlisle, PA and Carlsbad, CA locations. Their Mexico facility is temporarily closed until the end of May, tentatively. Their One Choice line is temporarily unavailable. They are following CDC protocols. Shipping only, no pickups.
• Left Coast Original (asi/66921) is open for business and shipping orders. They are shipping distancing barriers/sneeze guards and fabric masks.
• Executive Gifts & Corporate Incentives (asi/53423) remains open for business.

Wednesday, May 6

• Crystal Sensations (asi/47787) is open for business, though it's not business as usual. They are respecting social distancing and working as safely as possible. Some of their design is being done remotely and some of it is being done on site. After the art is emailed out and approved, their production staff comes in on staggered shifts to complete projects. They are working with no two people in the same room and are trying to keep staff down to no more than three in the building at a given time. So far this is working out well, as the volume of work is light to moderate.
• Custom Logos (asi/173183) has partnered with Chervona Distillery to manufacture and stock liquid hand sanitizer. With 50,000 units on hand, the company is shipping orders daily while supplies last.

Tuesday, May 5

• SunGraphix (asi/90125) is open for business.

Monday, May 4

• From Empire USA (asi/52387): Due to the spread of Covid 19 in NYC, non-essential businesses will be closed until at least May 15. This may be extended as their location (Brooklyn), which is in the heart of the outbreak. They are able to answer questions via email but currently do not have access to process or ship orders because of these guidelines.
• As of Monday, May 4, Tervis Tumbler (asi/90914) is open for business.
• Quikey (asi/80210) has resumed normal business operations – office and production – as of May 4. Please visit www.quikey.com for their most current status updates.
• Aakron Line (asi/30270), based in Akron, NY, has started manufacturing face shields. Aakron’s face shield is an FDA-listed device and has passed ANSI testing as a personal eye and face protection device to block droplets and splashes. The shields have an elastic band for flexible fit and are foam padded for comfort. Aakron will sell them as blanks or with the option of imprinting.

Friday, May 1

• Crystal D (asi/47759) will resume production on award orders, beginning Monday, May 4. Governor Tim Walz has eased restrictions on businesses that can reopen, which has allowed Crystal D employees to return to the building. All orders placed in April will begin production Monday with the first shipments leaving the building on Wednesday, May 6. Customer service and sales teams are available Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm CST to provide pricing, product and order information, ideas, and selling tools. “I’m very happy that our Memory Makers can start coming back to work,” said president Chuck Dahlgren. “We are continuing to practice as much social distancing as possible while ensuring end users will get their crystal awards. We take the health and safety of our team very seriously and have a plan in place to avoid the spread of the coronavirus.”

Thursday, April 30

• Wendell August Forge (asi/37457), a Pennsylvania supplier and manufacturer, is open for business and will begin shipping orders May 11. All products are manufactured and decorated in the USA. Lead times start at 5 days. Visit wendellcorporate.com or call Bob McGivern at 704-575-1591.
• The Proinnovative Line (asi/79840) has reopened production at the main Phoenix facility. Customer service is being maintained by remote staff.
• Factory Express (asi/53507) production update: Operations reopen on Monday, May 4th.
• Nu Promo (asi/74585) production update: Operations reopen on Monday, May 4th.
• Oversea Imprint (asi/75521) production update: Operations reopen on Monday, May 4th.

Wednesday, April 29

• Ouray Sportswear (asi/75402) has re-opened its production facility to support supplying protective face masks (blank and decorated) along with its core apparel and headwear business. Please contact Brad Winter with any questions or for orders: bradw@ouraysportswear.com.
• Rustico (asi/84264), a Utah-based supplier that specializes in handmade leather goods, has restructured workstations and processes to meet the increased demand for face masks. For promo companies looking for face masks at quantities of 250+, Rustico is accepting orders. On quantities of 500+, a two-color silkscreen imprint can be added. Since the Rustico products are made on-site in Utah with materials sourced in the USA, overseas shipping delays or restrictions have not had an impact, the company says. Due to high demand, however, longer lead times do apply. Rustico noted that it has been hiring, building up its production team to meet the demand for masks.
• Quikey Mfg Co (asi/80219) offices will open for business on Friday, May 1 and production will resume on May 4. Refer to www.quikey.com for status updates or email a-info@quikey.com with any questions.

Monday, April 27

• Fields Manufacturing Inc (asi/54100): The Minnesota facility is now open. The Michigan facility has limited production through May 15. Sales, customer service and general office staff are available via e-mail and phone to answer questions and accept orders for processing. They remain committed to keeping customers well informed with open communication through this ever-changing landscape.
• Grossman Marketing Group (asi/215205) has partnered with students from Harvard Business School on an effort to provide donated personal protective equipment to health care organizations. Grossman is providing free warehouse space and distribution services for the student group, which is called “PPEople First Procurement Team.” Full story here.

Friday, April 24

• With the recent announcement from Minnesota’s Governor Walz, Ball Pro (asi/38120) and Diversified Quality Kitchenware (asi/50052) will be fully operational starting Monday, April 27. To place orders, email sales@ballpro.com or call 800-225-5818. Visit ballpro.com or diversifiedkitchenware.com for more information. They are committed to the safety of employees and the country as they work through this COVID-19 issue. They are following all state and local guidelines to ensure the safety of staff and customers. Their warehouse will be open and fully functional. Their office and customer will call operations will continue to remain closed. Their office and customer service teams will continue to work remotely.
• Garment Gear (asi/55875) has remained open during this time as many distributors they print for have hospitals, grocery stores and other essentials as their clients. To help keep employees safe they initiated a split shift schedule to reduce the number of employees in warehouses while at the same time still keeping multiple screen and DTG presses up and operational.
• From the WOV-IN Brands (92980 WOV-IN/79698 Promopet/55030 Footprints): The state of Wisconsin has enacted a “Stay at Home” extension, however WOVIN Brands meets certain qualifications that have allowed them to reopen. They are currently operating with a limited staff and have the ability to produce essential goods. They will have the ability to produce non-essential goods after the Stay at Home order expires, which is currently May 26th. The health and safety of employees is their top priority. They feel that with current policies and procedures they are able to maintain a safe environment for everyone.
• Aakron Line (asi/30270) has donated over 5,000 face mask ear savers to frontline workers in western New York, Chattanooga, TN, and San Francisco, CA. The company recently introduced an exclusive design of an ear saver that allows elastic bands of the face mask to be comfortably hooked together to prevent rubbing behind the ears.

Thursday, April 23

• C&S Hot Stamping and Throw Pillows by C&S (asi/42974) are currently open. C&S Hot Stamping offers nine different decorating methods and is an experienced boutique contract printing shop known for work on high-end items, no minimum policy, quick turnarounds, and high-quality printing. In addition, if you are looking for custom throw pillows, contact Throw Pillows by C&S. Their throw pillows are made-to-order, with all USA-made materials. Please note that they are committed to maintaining operations during the existing crisis, while ensuring the safety of employees, clients, and delivery service staff. As a result, they are operating with reduced staff and early closure (3:00 pm EST).
• Citadel Brands (asi/45222), home of the Just Hoods and Just Cool by AWDis, is fully operation as of April 23, 2020. To place orders, visit www.citadelbrands.com or call 800-229-1240, and one of their customer service staff will assist you. They have spent the last few weeks ensuring their office and warehouse abide by the social distancing standard of six feet, as well as routine sanitation cleanings of office supplies and shipping products. They will continue to follow CDC and WHO guidelines as well as county and state ordinances to ensure compliance.
• PyroGraphics (asi/80093) is committed to the safety of employees and the country as they work through this COVID-19 issue. They are following all state and local guidelines to ensure the safety of staff and customers. All new orders effective April 7 will tentatively be batched. Shipping of orders/sample requests will only happen once a week. No lead times or delivery dates are guaranteed at this point. All orders remain on schedule and the email address sales@pyromugs.com will still be monitored Monday-Friday for any questions, quotes and or orders. They will respond to you as quickly as they can. Most staff is working remotely; if you need to talk to someone please email and set up a time to talk. They will update this message as things continue to unfold.

Wednesday, April 22

• Stormtech (asi/89864) company updates:
  1. Head Office & Warehouse remain open and fully functional.
  2. Customer requests are being received through remote customer service & decoration teams.
  3. Finance requests are being received through finance team also working remotely.
  4. Orders are being entered and shipped same day for Blanks & Samples.
  5. Decoration services available are: Embroidery, Heat Transfers, Patches & Screen Print.
  6. Sales Management is available for any inquiries, escalations or sales opportunities.
  7. Stormtech Sales Agents are readily available for any sales inquiries. Important
  Service Updates:
  1. Call toll-free: You can contact them 1-866-407-2222 for all inquiries.
  2. To expedite responses from Customer Service, be sure to direct your inquiry to info@stormtech.ca, decoration@stormtech.ca, returns@stormtech.ca or by dialing 1-866-407-2222, option 1 for CS.
  3. To reduce potential shipping delays, please confirm the address is open and able to accept deliveries when submitting PO’s. A member of their team will be following up with you as needed to ensure your order can be shipped and received as soon as possible.

Tuesday, April 21

• Tekweld (asi/90807) was designated by the State of New York as an essential supplier of goods to combat coronavirus. Their number-one priority has been to be socially responsible during the crisis, while also trying to meet their customers' demand for essential products. Two weeks ago, they were required to halt production on most of the line to give priority to hand sanitizer orders. While each day continues to bring new challenges, they are happy to report that as of today they are again able to produce both essential and non-essential items. Within the last week they were able to bring back 25% of their factory workers. This week they will double that number and will be on their way to running at full capacity once again. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: As it relates to their current production status - Please note that their average production time on hand sanitizer is still extended due to limited availability of product. They are filling as quickly as they can, however the current and incoming stock has been allocated to existing orders, with incoming stock already set aside for backorders. They do, however, have a waiting list and are adding purchase orders to it daily while increasing domestic output and overseas orders to meet demand. The rest of our product line, for the most part, can ship in 3 to 5 working days. For a complete listing, they encourage you to visit website www.tekweld.com or flip through their 2020 books digitally on Zoom Catalog.

Monday, April 20

• Polyconcept North America (PCNA, asi/78897) has announced that it’s offering a 20% price discount, along with free setups, for orders serving hospitals, healthcare workers and other COVID-19 support organizations. Available in the United States and Canada for Leed’s, Bullet, Trimark, JournalBooks and ETS Express orders, the program is the company’s latest effort to support those on the front lines of the pandemic.

Friday, April 17

• The website for alphabroder (asi/34063) and Prime Line (asi/79530) now features a Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) product category, including 28 apparel styles from alphabroder and 52 products from Prime Line. All products can be found here.

Thursday, April 16

• Pop! Promos (asi/45657) has announced an expansion of its product line to include personal protective equipment (PPE) to provide to American businesses and workers through their promotional product distributors. Pop! Promos has been an FDA-registered medical device importer since 2012 and is working with FDA-registered manufacturers to import commercial-grade disposable 3-ply masks to its Philadelphia headquarters.
• Most of DML Creation's (asi/48031) staff had to be put on temporary leave due to COVID-19. They are practicing social distancing and only the directors are at the office and warehouse. That said, DML is continuing with 100% production on all of their products with regular production and shipping times. Their warehouse is open to ship Cap America blank product and they are also decorating (at a slow pace). They will not accept individual pick up and will only be shipping orders with their UPS courier account. Due to a limited amount of staff left (all working from home), their response time will be slow, but they will get back to you. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an e-mail to Ron De Moor – ron@dmlcreation.com
• Apex Imaging Inc. (asi/36481) is open for business for ASI members.

Wednesday, April 15

• Old Toledo Brands (asi/74951) has announced the temporary closing of their New Jersey warehouse. Any order submitted in recent days that has not shipped will not ship. Additionally any new orders will not ship either. Their Mississippi warehouse holds their Perimeter Insect Guard and some ANSI Tees is still in operation and shipping. They are available to answer any stock questions or of any other type as they are working remotely for the time being.
• SlingGrip Made in USA Smartphone Grips (ASI/50164) is pleased to announce that their Texas factory is now open and ready to serve ASI distributors.

Tuesday, April 14

• The corporate office of Lee Michaels (asi/250983) is temporarily closed due to COVID-19. During this time, they ask that you please do not ship anything to their stores. They will be responding to e-mails when they re-open. Should you have an immediate question, please call: 1-800-543-4367 or e-mail them at lmfj@lmfj.com.
• Max Apparel (asi/69706) has been deemed an essential business and remains open, with all orders shipping on time. They understand the concern and need to monitor the spread and evolution of COVID-19 and are following closely the recommended guidelines put in place by the CDC, as well as guidelines per local, state and federal government. Proper planning and precautions are paramount to to them as they ensure a healthy environment for their employees.
• Royal Apparel (asi/83731) will now produce general use protective masks as part of the Beverly Knits group of U.S.-based textile and garment manufacturers. The masks are not N95s but are approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and will be produced exclusively for the government. The supplier’s cutting and sewing facilities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania will be dedicated to manufacturing the masks. The company is also producing non-medical face coverings.
• Terry Town (asi/90913) is operating with the ability to process, print, and ship out orders. Office staff is working remotely and can assist with order processing, quotes, production times, and general questions. Production and shipping staffs are adhering to local and state safety guidelines to ensure team safety. Please email: sales@terrytown.com for all inquiries.

Monday, April 13

• Terry Collection (asi/90912) remains open for business.
• The Magnet Guys (asi/68524) is open and running at full capacity. 
• Twinkie Print (asi/92363) has been mandated to close operations. They won't be able to process any orders or send quotes or assist in customer service at this time until further notice.
• The Swag Coach, an affiliate of Geiger (asi/202900) is now hosting “The Swag Coach Presents: Distributors Helping Distributors,” a weekly webinar series held every Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST. “The goal is to help distributor sales reps and owners stay positive, learn and help one another through this pandemic,” said Josh Frey, a distributor and founder of The Swag Coach training program. Each webinar, with a topic chosen by attendees, features expert panelists. On Wednesday, April 15, the focus will be on how to sell Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including what products are available to promo firms and how best to sell them to clients and prospects. Attendees can learn more and register here.

Friday, April 10

• Hoodiepillow, Inc. (asi/61464) is currently open and accepting custom print orders with no delays.
• BIC Graphic North America (asi/40480) is now offering more than 20 new products and stock backgrounds that support the fight against COVID-19 for workers in essential industries. These products include antimicrobial items, safety gear, pre-selected kits and a variety of COVID-19 related print materials, including mandatory posters that must be on display for businesses still in operation.
• Tropical Enterprises Inc (asi/92243) is receiving an overflow of call volume due to hand sanitizer production and COVID-19. They have an auto-reply on their customer service email which explains the situation.

Thursday, April 9

• JMP - Jackson Marking Prods Co Inc (asi/63080) is open, but with reduced daily operations to three days per week, until further notice. Shipments may be delayed. They will respond to emails and phone calls as soon as possible.
• AmeriFoam (asi/42155) is currently closed due to Michigan’s executive order to suspend non-essential businesses. They will continue to take orders with extended lead times. Please direct all inquiries to (517) 879-6817 or sales@amerifoam.com.
• Ouray Sportswear (asi/75402) will begin supplying protective cotton facemasks beginning the week of April 20. Masks may be decorated. They will update with specific information as soon as it becomes available. For questions, please contact Brad Winter or Colleen DiIulio at bradw@ouraysportswear.com and colleend@ouraysportswear.com.
• Manhattan Line, LLC (asi/68621) is open for business and fully operational.
• Fields Manufacturing (asi/54100): As of March 27th, both Minnesota and Michigan facilities have limited production due to recent executive orders for the next two weeks, scheduled to resume full production on May 4. During this time Fields will continue to produce hand sanitizer, lanyards, wristbands and unimprinted safety glasses. Also, their sales, customer service and general office staff will remain available via email and phone to answer questions and accept orders for processing.
• Demas Promotion. Inc (asi/48907) is open and has PPE products available.
• Gemini Industries (asi/56100): Due to Illinois' Stay-At-Home order through April 30, Gemini Industries has reduced capacity of their facility. Their staff continues to check emails and are responding as best they can. They are still able to produce limited orders based on items; please contact factory for information. The safety and health of employees and families is a top priority as they justify the orders they get out. Gemini Industries supports work-from-home opportunities and will default to state and CDC guidelines in decision-making. If you need to speak with someone, they have the following people working from home; phones are forwarded to these individuals as well: Ralph Horack ext 110 / email: ralph@geminiline.net Jill Hamilton ext104 / email: jh@geminiline.net. 

Wednesday, April 8

• World Emblem (asi/98264) announces they are producing and shipping masks, face shields and medical gowns from their facility in Mexico. “We control production in our own facility and are able to make and deliver small through very large orders,” comments CEO Randy Carr. “We do not face any of the availability or shipping restrictions that others are experiencing when trying to obtain from China. We are ready for today and tomorrow’s great need for these critical items.”
• Sacs & Boxes 2 (asi/84430) is open for business. They have been deemed an essential business since they service the medical and pharmacy industries, as well as the restaurant industry. Please visit sb2pkg.com.
• Mophie LLC (asi/72151) remains open for business. Their current production time is seven business days without set-up fees. They are currently running special pricing on many portable batteries and charging cases. Please reach out to customprinting@mophie.com for all inquiries.
• Stark Enterprises, Inc. (asi/89203) remains open and can still ship and fulfill orders for the following brands: Hugo Boss, Jack Black, Jade Yoga, Jones New York, Kendra Scott, Marc Jacobs.

Tuesday, April 7

• 5b's Inc (asi/54454) remains open for business at this time. Because they help cut and sew face coverings for hospitals, they have been deemed an essential business. During this time both embroidery and screen print production has resumed in addition to the production of masks. They have added additional measures, including an on-site nurse, to ensure the safety of the employees and their families.
• Stan Dohan at the Allen Company/Color Craft Line (asi/34330) was featured in a Fox19 news story about Ohio's small businesses and how they are struggling in the wake of coronavirus. Read more.
• Sooo Special Inc (asi/329950) has PPE offerings, including FDA-registered masks, gloves, gowns, face shields and hand sanitizer.
• Frame USA (asi/55281) is closed due to the “stay at home” order in Ohio, and are hopeful they can reopen on Monday May 4. They remain unable to manufacture, pick, pack or ship orders, but orders are still being accepted and processed during this time. Orders will resume shipping after May 4. Please contact them at sales@frameusa.com for any questions.
• Latham and Sons (asi/66576) remains open for business.
• Sunburn Alert - JADS International (asi/asi/90187) remains open as they are considered an essential business for providing healthcare products. Since all raw materials are produced in the U.S. they are able to manage the Quality Assurance and Quality Control of their processes.
• Vantage Apparel (asi/93390), a New Jersey-headquartered Top 40 supplier, says all three of its locations remain safe and fully operational. "While this is certainly uncharted territory for us too, Vantage has nearly a half-century of experience as a premiere apparel supplier to the promotional market to share," says President Ira Neamn. "Our team is available to collaborate on new opportunities and assist with any special services you should require. Promotional products will still be an important part of the equation as things return and apparel offers many viable branding solutions."

Monday, April 6

• Alpi International (asi/34415) will be joining in the fight to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Using their supply chain, they will contribute imported medical supplies, which will include necessary health products including masks and hand sanitizer. A portion of every shipment they receive will be donated to local hospitals and other organizations to help keep the caregivers safe while they provide their much-needed services. They will be opening their phones and resuming production on April 6. Reopening is subject to all local and Federal laws and they will abide by all regulations. Alpi continues to be committed to the safety of its employees, and will be enacting extensive safety measures for its onsite workers. These measures include social distancing, providing masks, and continual cleaning of all commonly used surfaces. 
• Best Plush Inc. (asi/40299) remains open for business.
• iSpace Printing, LLC (asi/232290) remains open for business.
• Allen Company/Color Craft Line (asi/34330) is open. The supplier has essential operations status. All production lines are open. The company is operating with a limited production staff, but the staffing level is sufficient to handle order demand, according to company executives. Allen Company/Color Craft Line also has a special “Delay-Ship” program. It's designed to produce orders now for distributors. Allen Company/Color Craft Line can then hold the orders in its warehouses for up to three months, until which time end-customers can receive their orders.

Friday, April 3

• Emporium Leather Co Inc/The Royce Collection (asi/52390) is fully operational and open for monogramming, logo branding, gift packaging & fulfillments. Most of their team members are working remotely and those whose role requires them to be on site in the workshop and warehouse are maintaining significant interpersonal space. Deep cleaning and extensive disinfecting will continue on a daily basis to ensure the safety and well-being of their team, clients, and communities.
• Clearmount (asi/45440) is currently closed for production due to the mandate of the Ontario government for non-essential businesses. The office staff is still working from home and can be reached at info@clearmount.com.

Thursday, April 2

• Ad Bands Plus (asi/34345) remains operational, and their manufacturing and warehouse teams have the tools needed to safely continue making deliveries. As the national shortage of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) continues to strain healthcare workers combating the COVID-19 outbreak, they are joining the fight to "flatten the curve." Recent innovations in their manufacturing have allowed them to produce 3.5" Non-Latex® Rubber Bands for face masks as well as 7" Non-Latex® Rubber Bands for plastic face shields. The supply of bands for PPEs such as medical masks, face shields, and ventilators is their top priority to help keep first responders and healthcare providers healthy during this pandemic.
• Bishop®, The Garment Co. (asi/40585) is currently open and operating at full capacity, with most employees working remotely. They are still available for any inquiries and orders, but please know there may be a delay in response.
• Evans Manufacturing (asi/52840): Due to the dynamic changes from Covid-19, please refer to their website, www.evans-mfg.com for up-to-date information. Product availability, and lead times will be maintained on their site.
• Due to stay-at-home orders in Georgia, Logo Mats will be closed for production beginning Friday, April 3 through April 13. During this time orders are still being entered and artwork accepted and created. Please contact them at (888) 628-7462 or Orders@logomatsllc.com.
• The office of Dunbrooke (asi/50930) is operating remotely and they ask that you access their website (www.dunbrooke.com) for lines for direct assistance. Since they have been deemed an essential business, they remain fully operational.
• J K A Specialties (asi/63020) remains open for business.
• Due to Ohio's order for all non-essential businesses, Haas-Jordan Umbrella (asi/58860) will be closed until April 6, 2020. They will reply to all emails once the order has been lifted.
• Conimar Custom (asi/72795) will be remain open in Florida. Our company is taking all necessary precautions during this time for our employees and their families.

Wednesday, April 1

• Antigua Group Inc (asi/36320): Effective April 1 until May 4, Antigua is closing due to Covid-19 and state of Arizona regulations.
• The Pro Towels Family (Pro Towels, Kanata Blanket and Superior Decorating) is open and fully operational in their Abbeville, SC facility. Their facility located in Las Vegas, NV is currently closed at this time. There are currently no impacts or delays in production. All production team members and office staff are working to fulfill all current orders and processing new ones as well. During this time, email communication is likely to provide a more rapid response than phone calls due to some staff working remotely.
• High Caliber Line (HCL; asi/43442) has expanded its essential product lines to include PPE plastic face shields that provide a barrier directly in front of one's face. The products can be used in combination with respirators, goggles and other personal protective equipment. HCL has lowered the price of the face shields launched recently from $3.59(K) down to $3.09(R). HCL has worked with local manufactures to get this product to market to meet demand. “The manufacturers have re-worked the pricing, placed larger orders and want to pass on some savings to HCL customers, even if customers have already placed an order,” HCL said in a statement. “HCL never wanted to appear as though they are taking advantage of this situation. For those who already placed an order at the higher price, HCL will review and adjust those customers’ orders. HCL asks that customers please do not call as this will be taken care of this week.” Meanwhile, CEO Dan Oas is working with friends in the brewing industry to shift production to sanitizers. HCL will be selling half-gallon and possibly full-gallon-sized sanitizer in one to two weeks. HCL also plans to introduce a program for KN95 masks in addition to the mask program they currently have sometime this week. Due to the volatile market, HCL PPE essential products are pre-pay, especially the items coming from China that are medical-related. For more information on this High Caliber Line of essential products visit: https://bit.ly/39DbL7t.
• The Proinnovative Line (asi/79840): Most production and shipping from their main Phoenix facility is closed until April 30. Customer Service is being maintained by staff working remotely. Some product lines (medical related) and tote bags, keychains, lip balm, writing instruments produced at other locations are still available for shipment.
• Ozark Games (asi/75569) is currently producing orders. Please include them in your email informing customers that they can still accept their PO’s and get orders completed.
• The office of Rhombus Canvas (asi/82308) is closed until April 30. They are taking extra precautions in cleanliness at the warehouse and their team is working from home. Their customer service is available during office hours 9 am - 5 pm via phone or email. The family-owned manufacturing factory in India and will also be closed until April 14. They are closely monitoring any changes to the COVID-19 situation and will act accordingly to the guidelines. Please contact Rhombus Canvas LLC at (469) 262-6615 or info@rhombuscanvas.com for email.
• Mercury Luggage/A Division of Advantus Corporation (asi/70649) remains open for business and employees are working remotely. Their digitizing and embroidery departments are operating and are shipping orders daily. Please call with any questions.
• Since BCH Unique (asi/37700) has been deemed a non-essential business in Quebec, they must suspend operations until April 13, 2020. They will resume activities as soon as the government authorizes them to do so. During this period, they will continue to answer messages daily. For urgent messages, please contact sandy@bchunique.com.

Tuesday, March 31

• Uniforms Corporate Image LLC (asi/92883) remains open for business.
• 777 Promotional Products Inc. (asi/92133) remains open for business.
• In accordance to a statewide COVID-19 "Safer at Home" order, Tri-Mountain (asi/92125) will be closed through April 19, 2020, or until further notice. Updates will be posted on their website www.trimountain.com and on their social media platforms. For any questions, please email them at sales@trimountain.com.
• OTTO International Inc. (asi/75350): Their Texas and California offices are operational with limited staff and they are taking and shipping orders every day. They ask that you place orders through their website https://ottocap.com, email order@ottocap.com, or call 1-800-367-6886.
• Because they have been deemed an essential business, Charles River Apparel (asi/44620) remains open with their shipping and fulfillment center operating with a reduced staff. Their top priority has been to protect the health and well-being of employees, families, and community. They will continue to observe recommended protocols in their facilities and to manage the rest of their operations remotely. Operating Remotely: Customer service, sales, and marketing teams are working remotely and are ready to answer emails and phone calls. Decoration: Services are available and they are ready to service customers. Website: For those customers that already know what they want, their website is open 24/7 and they've opened up free shipping on 12-pieces or more when ordering online.
• WristbandWholesale (asi/98412) production is currently up and running. All of their products will be delivered without any disturbances, both rush, and standard.
• Advance Corporation (asi/32180) is open and accepting orders. They are currently fully operational for manufacturing as their Signage and Magnesium Die Divisions have been deemed critical manufacturing. You can contact any of their team members directly with any questions, orders, etc. or you can reach out to (651) 793-3633 or to awards@advancecorp.com.
• Caro-Line Bandanna Promotions (asi/44020) remains open and operating normal business hours, 8 am-5 pm EST, M-F. They are considered an essential business since bandannas are considered a “last resort” face mask. They are taking every precaution to keep employees and families safe.
• ColorFX (asi/46692) remains open at all four plant locations. With limited shifts, production continues and they have not had an issue with delivery. Customer service is fully operational and working from home. Packaging and labels are still in high demand due to increase in home delivery of products, and both are available from ColorFX.
• Due to their designation as an essential business in Californial, KEY-BAK (asi/64635) will remain operational. Current lead times and product availability have not been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. They are taking additional measures to ensure employees and customers remain safe and healthy during this crisis.
• BIC Graphic North America (asi/40480) has built a new resource page at bicgraphic.com to help promo distributors during the current COVID-19 public health crisis. Their Resources for Continued Success page includes timely flyers, relevant shareable content and weekly updates on BIC Graphic business operations from CEO David Klatt. “While our top priority is the health and well-being of our employees, customers and partners; we also understand the financial strain some distributors are feeling right now,” said Melissa Ralston, BIC Graphic CMO. “We are hopeful the tools we’ve created on the Resources for Continued Success page will help inspire distributors and support their clients working in critically important industries throughout this challenging time.”
• Storm Creek (asi/89879) is fully operational during this time. Employees are all healthy and working from home. They continue to support customers in the following ways:
  • Inventory levels remain strong
  • All orders submitted before 3:00 p.m. CT are shipped same day
  • Decoration options are still available
  • Any samples ordered can be drop-shipped directly to customers
  They are closely monitoring the changing situation and complying with public health advisories made available by state and local governments. They will provide additional information as needed. Please contact them at info@stormcreek.com, or (651) 480-3000 with any questions.
• The Chest (asi/44830) is open and operational. Some of their office staff are working from home, and production is still working. They ask that you please call with deadline orders.
• Showdown Displays (asi/87188) continues manufacturing and distribution operations without disruption at both their Minnesota locations, as well as their production facility in Huntsville, Alabama. This has been made possible by Showdown Displays’ critical manufacturing status. Their top priority remains the health and well-being of employees, customers and communities while closely monitoring news about the coronavirus (COVID- 19). All Showdown Displays office employees are now working remotely from home, and they are taking extra precautionary measures for employees that are working in production. Please contact your National, Territory, or Inside Sales representative with questions, or contact them at 888-376-7469 or info@signzoneinc.com.

Monday, March 30

• The STOPNGO Line (asi/57655) customer service staff is available and processing orders in a work-from-home environment. Their production department has halted production until April 20 for non-essential items. Essential items, such as face masks and hand sanitizer, are in production and shipping starting April 6.
• Custom Sock Line, LLC (asi/47936) is operating at full capacity and still accepting orders. They will be donating 10% of all profits for the next 45 days to Meals on Wheels and Feeding America, to provide for children and families that are are being affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
• 3D Domed Labels Inc. (asi/91230) is open and able to produce all orders. The showroom is closed and they are offering shipping only, no pick ups.
• Both distribution centers for Champro (asi/44612), in California and Illinois, have been permitted to reopen and are shipping orders. Orders received by 4 pm will ship same day. As they begin shipping orders again, the safety of their team continues to be a priority. To that end, they have implemented procedures in distribution centers to reduce the likelihood of transmission among team members. Their Juice & Splash Production sublimation factories are currently operating, but current lead times are extended. Express and Express+ services are not currently available.
• Redwood Classics Apparel (asi/81627), an Ontario-based supplier that specializes in Made-in-Canada apparel, will produce 1,000 fabric masks for Michael Garron Hospital. Textile Manufacturing Company Ltd. has donated the materials that Redwood will use. The masks are not intended to replace surgical or procedural masks, but they can be used by those who need to be within six feet of other people, especially vulnerable populations and the elderly. COVID-19 "is a crisis of unprecedented proportions. We are grateful to companies like Redwood Classics Apparel for stepping up, mobilizing others in the textile industry and answering our call for help to keep our community safe," says Mitze Mourinho, president of Michael Garron Hospital Foundation. Redwood president Kathy Cheng said: "It is a privilege to give back to Toronto's hospitals. Although our factory is shut down, we feel an obligation to do whatever we can to give back to the city that has given us so much. Our volunteer skeleton team is local and can react quickly. This is a major reminder that supporting local businesses is so important."
• Top 40 supplier alphabroder (asi/34063) has received approval from the Pennsylvania governor to re-open their Harrisburg distribution center as an essential business. They will continue to observe increased hygiene and social distancing protocols, as the Harrisburg team and facility come back online. In conjunction with the re-opening of Harrisburg, they will be temporarily closing their Middleboro distribution center effective March 31. They will take orders for Middleboro through Monday, March 30. Orders placed on March 30 will be shipped on March 31. According to alphabroder: "This was a difficult decision, but Harrisburg has a wider coverage area and assortment than our Middleboro facility and makes the most sense from both an employee safety and business standpoint."

Saturday, March 28

• GAME Sportswear (asi/55752) is now producing reusable N95 mask covers that extend the life of an N-95 mask. They were recently featured in a story by News12 Westchester which you can watch here.
• Dixie Seal & Stamp Co (DIXILINE) in Tucker, GA, will be closed until April 13 due to executive order. They are unable to ship orders until the week of April 13. Office staff is working remotely on PO's, quotes, and virtuals. They will send out new acknowledgements with approximate ship dates for in-house orders. Please email plates@dixieseal.com with any questions while they are closed.

Friday, March 27

• For the duration of Harris County's "Stay Home, Work Safe" order, Hirsch Gift (asi/61005) will be producing masks. They decided to start producing masks with a few existing staff because of the overwhelming need in the Houston community. They don't anticipate being a large producer, but all masks will be donated to those in need. After two days, they have been able to donate masks to a local hospice and medical facility which had no remaining protective equipment. Please contact them if you're aware of any Houston area organizations that are in need of masks. Again, they don't have large-scale production capabilities, but will produce as many as they can.
• Nissun Cap (asi/73979) is operating with minimal personnel onsite with modified business hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM PST Monday-Friday. Blank orders will ship within 1 business days. Please email info@nissuncap.com for production lead times.
• The staff at Southern Printing & Marketing (asi/330496) is currently safe, well, and at work. They are in full compliance with the CDC guidelines on social distancing and with the Palm Beach County Mayor’s Emergency Order No. 2. Therefore, until the mayor’s order is lifted, they will not be accepting walk-in customers at their location. However, as an essential business, Southern Printing will be staffed Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. to fulfill printing needs. You can reach them via telephone at 561-968-6661, fax at 561-968-6662 or email at soprma@bellsouth.net. Their regular delivery service is disrupted and they will be making deliveries once per week or as needed. They can also ship orders via UPS and recommend that option.
• The Renton, WA distribution center (DC) of Cutter & Buck (asi/47965) is closed until April 9. Their Hebron, KY DC is operational and they are able to accept blank and repeat embroidery orders. Blank shipments are able to ship same or next day from their Hebron, KY warehouse and embroidery orders currently have a 10-day turn time. They are not able to accept new logos for development at this time. All orders can be submitted on their website at www.cbcorporate.com to ensure the fastest turn time, but may also be emailed to corporateorders@cutterbuck.com for processing. All repeat embroidery orders must be submitted to corporateorders@cutterbuck.com. Distributors can check the status of their order, find tracking information and view availability on their website. they anticipate a return to fully-operational status on April 9 for all distribution centers and offices. Their website will be the best resource for distributors during this time. They recommend that if you do not have a login or need assistance obtaining your login/resetting your password to please reach out to your sales rep.
• SlingGrip USA (asi/50164) is dedicated to the safety and health of customers, clients, and employees. However, with the current Covid-19 crisis and a required stay-at-home mandate within their area, their factory is temporarily closed through April 6. While their manufacturing capacity is temporarily limited, their support staff is still available any time for Quotes, Virtual Samples and any other questions/concerns. Please email sales@dmdpromos.com or call 281-778-2051 with any questions for the SlingGrip Team.
• The New Jersey distribution center (DC) for SanMar (asi/84863) will be closed through April 1. They are doing everything possible to support employees and serve their clients. If you are picking up a will-call order, SanMar will bring it to you car; just call the DC. If you are shipping product to a decorator, please check to make sure they are currently open and accepting new orders. Due to concerns around COVID-19, SanMar will not be attending any tradeshows through May 1
• Showdown Displays (asi/87188) is considered a critical manufacturer will remain open for business with no disruptions to service or product availability. Their focus is on the health and well-being of employees, customers and communities while they monitor the news and updates surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). To assist in this effort, Showdown Displays has begun to produce medical gowns and protective screens and masks. The State of Minnesota has issued a shelter in place (SIP) directive, effective 11:59 PM Friday, March 27, 2020. As a critical manufacturer, Showdown Displays’ production operations will remain open throughout this directive. All office employees have been transitioned to working remotely from home, and they're taking extra precautionary measures for employees that are working in production. This transition has been ongoing for the past week with no disruption to customers or service. Please contact National, Territory or Inside Sales reps, or contact them at 888-376-7469 or info@signzoneinc.com.
• Stormtech’s (asi/89864) office team is working from home. The company’s shipping and warehouse operations continue. “Following strict adherence to public safety recommendations, our distribution network remains operational and we are working hard to keep it that way,” Stormtech said. Executives added that Stormtech’s distribution centers are well-stocked, with inventory levels sufficient for 2020 and beyond. The company also noted that it’s offering drop ship services to help promote social distancing and additional touch points; strategic sample programs targeted at providing distributors and end-users the ability to touch and feel product to help with decision making; and enhanced address validation protocols, which aim to reduce shipping delays by ensuring there will be someone available to receive shipments.
• ADG (asi/97270): Please check https://adgpromo.com for manufacturing updates concerning the COVID-19 outbreak.
• For the safety of workers, Croakies' (asi/47485) factory in Bozeman is closed.
• The California distribution center (DC) for Champro (asi/44612) is currently shipping orders. For orders placed online, please select the closest DC to receive the best freight cost. They will route your order through the California DC. Their Illinois DC is currently closed. Juice & Splash Production, one of their sublimation factories, is currently operating but current lead times are extended. Express and Express+ services are not currently available. To contact customer service: 847-229-4088

Thursday, March 26

• Logo Mats, LLC (asi/67849) remains open for business with normal lead times.
• Hyproline (asi/62141) is currently open with standard lead times. Their factories overseas continue to manufacture and they are shipping each day, while keeping within the guidelines of the CDC, Local, State, and Federal Authorities.
• Crystal D (asi/47759) will have limited operations from Monday, March 30, 2020 until Friday, April 10, 2020. The company will have limited staff available to address all customer inquiries during normal 8-5 CDT hours. The Crystal D office staff will be working from home, so customers can contact the sales team. Orders placed in these two weeks will be entered and processed as far as possible with the customer service and art teams. Because of this closing, Crystal D will be unable to ship orders until the week of April 13, unless an order is extended.
• IDProductsource (asi/62088) remains open with normal lead times and 100% of their line remains available. They are shipping daily, and their factories continue to produce product with no delays. They continue to follow guidance from the CDC, local, state and federal authorities. Current offers have been extended and enhanced to offer the best pricing possible during this difficult time. Orders are still taken through (orders@idproductsource.com), sales inquiries to (sales@idproductsource.com) any further assistance send email to (customerservice@idproductsource.com) or call (772) 336-4269.
• Innovation Line (asi/62660) has been deemed an essential business and remains open at this time. They have taken proactive measures to protect the health of employees and have implemented the guidelines provided by the CDC.
• Certain manufacturing facilities of CC Impressions (asi/46999) have been temporarily closed since March 20. Despite this, they continue to operate sufficient production capacity across North America to serve customers. All submitted jobs will be produced and shipped. Teams and resources are in place to ensure completion and delivery of all work in progress. Their customer service team is working remotely on a reduced schedule.
• Ball Pro / Diversified Quality Kitchenware (asi/38120) and Diversified Quality Kitchenware By Ball Pro (asi/50052) will be under a shelter-in-place order starting March 27 through April 1. Their operations/production will shut down until April 10. During this time, they will have a small remote staff who will be entering orders and managing emails.

Wednesday, March 25

• Vos Sports (asi/94200) will be temporarily closed until April 6, or until further notice. They will be following local government recommendations to protect the safety of employees and customers. Vossports.com will remain open but unable to process orders until April 6. If you have any questions or concerns about your order they ask that you email vossports.yu.jennifer@gmail.com.
• Digispec, Visstun, & CounterPoint remain open and processing orders. One-day rush orders have been discontinued during this time.
• Due to the lockdown in the state of Illinois, Uncommon Threads (asi/94217) is closed. Please be advised they will handle orders or requests in the order received as soon as they re-open.
• Poly-Pak Industries (asi/81350) is considered an essential business and remains open, including their two manufacturing facilities.
• Badge Boss (asi/37867) remains open at this time.
• Blue Generation (asi/40653) is open and processing orders. By mandate of the governor of New York, employees are working remotely. Their website www.bluegeneration.com is operational, emails are being answered and phone messages are retrieved regularly for follow-up action. Their New Jersey distribution center is considered an essential business and is shipping orders daily. Blue Generation is taking the necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of their employees.
• Unicorn Graphics (asi/98098) is is open and actively monitoring all developments to COVID-19 and taking the necessary actions to mitigate the impact. Their staff is available mainly by email, and by phone on a limited basis. They are operational in a limited capacity to accommodate printing needs and have a plan to ensure they maintain production capabilities while taking the proper precautions in keeping a safe work environment for employees.
• Due to Ohio's mandatory two-week shutdown, Modern China (asi/71905) is closed and hopes to re-open on April 7.
• Gordon Sinclair (asi/57800) will be re-opening with limited staff. You can contact customer service at 800-226-0808 or by emailing customerservice@gordonsinclair.com.
• In accordance with Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s order that all non-essential businesses close, Redwood Classics (asi/81627) will shut its garment facility for the next two weeks. A limited group of production staff is on standby to manufacture medical masks if the government asks them to do so.
• Edwards Garment (asi/51752) has been granted a special dispensation by the state of Michigan that will allow it to remain open as an essential business that’s critical to the infrastructure supply chain. The supplier’s warehouse is now processing and shipping orders with limited staff on-site who are following strict health measures. All office staff will continue to work remotely.

Tuesday, March 24

• Logobrella (asi/68731) has contingencies in place that allow their business to continue to fulfill orders as they come in. Most of their office staff are working remotely, and many from their fulfillment team are working from the distribution center in California under strict separation and disinfection protocols.
• Woodrow Engineering (asi/98160) is in compliance with Wisconsin's Safer at Home order will be operating with only a skeleton crew until the order is lifted. Please note: All orders “in house” as of March 24 have or will ship on or ahead of schedule; They will be monitoring email and phone communications and respond within one day.
• A+ Wine Designs (asi/30223) is operating normally. They have reduced staff, so expect slight delays.
• Because they are designated an essential business, Clinton Custom Products (asi/88421) is open and will continue to ship from their main location. Their manufacturing facility is fully functioning and supply chains are currently in order. They are adhering to safe practices set forth by the CDC and their facility is sanitized frequently. Their staff is working remotely where possible and they are exercising split shifts, after hour staffing and safe distancing. Their staff can be reached 24 hours a day, via email sales@ccpworks.com or tina@ccpworks.com.
• Because they are considered an essential supplier of healtchare products, Visions (asi/93986) is currently open with standard production lead times. Staff members whose work duties can be performed from home are working remotely to support customer needs and essential office work, while production workers and order fulfillment teams are equipped with proper safety gear along with procedures for enacting additional precautions.
• Quinn (asi/80228) continues to run uninterrupted. Sales, customer service, production and fulfillment departments are operating normally while also following all local, state and federal guidelines to protect employees. Many of their products are made in their USA facility and can be produced without delay. Contact them at info@quinnflags.com or 800-353-2468.
• Clarkes Recognition Products Ltd (asi/162294) has been closed since March 17 and expects to reopen in two to four weeks.
• Vos Sports Inc. (asi/94200) will be temporarily closed until April 6 or until further notice. They will be following local government recommendations to protect the safety of employees and customers. Vossports.com will remain open but will be unable to process orders until April 6. If you have any questions or concerns about orders please email vossports.yu.jennifer@gmail.com.
• Skinner & Kennedy Co. has been deemed an essential business and remains open. Their manufacturing facility is also open, staffed and operating at a level reflective of current business conditions. To ensure the safety of employees and customers they are operating with enhanced health and safety protocols. If you have any questions please contact them at customerservice@skinnerkennedy.com.
• Due to a mandatory "stay at home" order in Ohio, Dyenomite (asi/51185) will be temporarily closed effective March 23 and plans to re-open on April 7.
• Rothco (asi/83708) remains open. Under New York State regulations, they are considered an essential service, which allows them to continue full operations.
• Terry Town (asi/90913) has closed its doors temporarily until the state-mandated shutdown in California is lifted, and will not be shipping orders at this time. Customers are asked to email sales@terrytown.com with questions, and the team will continue working on mockups and acknowledgements for orders that will ship once they reopen.
• FARO Products (asi/53697) will be shutting its production facility until April 13, in keeping with the provincial shutdown ordered yesterday by Quebec Premier François Legault. “Quote requests, general inquiries and orders received will be processed and produced as quickly as possible,” said the company in a statement. “Although our Asian factories continue to slowly return to full operation, any orders completed will only be shipped to our customers following the re-opening of our facility.”
• Debco (asi/48885), part of HPG (asi/61966), will be closing its facility for the next two weeks in order to follow Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s order that all non-essential businesses shut down to help stop the spread of coronavirus. In the meantime, the team will be available to answer questions about or reschedule orders, offer project consultation, provide designs and virtuals and work with its factory-direct team for orders with longer lead times.
• STORMTECH Performance Apparel (asi/89869) maintains a small in-office workforce at its distribution and administrative offices in British Columbia and continues to fulfill orders. They’re working to develop digital marketing and training materials as well as implement a sampling process to continue serving distributors, and will monitor government mandates.
• FireSprint (asi/54322) remains operational and is shipping orders at full capacity. Their location allows them to ship to most places in the U.S. within 1-3 business days. Along with their location, most states have declared printers like them a vital service and are asked to continue to operate, even with shelter-in-place orders. So far no such orders have been declared in the state of Nebraska.
• With the continued spread of COVID-19 throughout the country, new government mandates will result in the temporary and immediate closure of the Dallas facility of Scalable Press (asi/87178). The current plan is to reopen the facility on Saturday, April 4. However, it’s possible the closure could be extended. They will continue to monitor the situation and keep customers informed of any changes as new information comes to light. In the meantime, all production will be directed to their Indianapolis facility until further notice. To help with capacity, they will be adding to their workforce to minimize any disruptions to orders. However, it’s possible to expect some delays as they manage this transition. If your order has been delayed, please reach out to their customer service via live chat or email to discuss options.
• The Pepco (asi/77280) facility in Lane City, Texas is taking every precaution to assure employees stay healthy and feel safe during production. For questions about orders, please email sales@pepcopromotional.com.
• Following the directives announced by the provincial government forcing the closure of all businesses whose services are deemed non-essential, Busrel (asi/42920) will temporarily cease operations from March 24 to April 13 in order to comply with the recommendations. They will provide updates once they have them.
• The California office of OTTO International Inc. (asi/75350) is closed until further notice due to statewide order. Their Texas office will be closed starting Wednesday, March 25 until April 3, due to county mandate. They will not have anyone onsite to assist with walk-in and will-call orders. Their Georgia office is still open and operational. Orders can still be placed on their website and they are reachable by phone, email and live chat.
• Cannabis Promotions (asi/42996) is open for business and all products are available at their standard production times. Please check their website at cannabispromotions.com for any updates.
• Chocolate Inn | Lanco (asi/44900) is committed to the health and safety of both customers and employees. As an essential member of the supply chain, they remain dedicated to providing customers with uninterrupted service. They will continue to monitor and follow the official guidelines from state and federal health officials to ensure they are operating at the highest health standards possible.
• Starline USA (asi/89320) and Starline Industries (asi/89213) are still open for business and production is at normal capacity. Starline has been a warehousing and distribution center for both the health and safety markets, with over 40% of their products dedicated to those industries. Due to our crucial role and the need for these products, they will continue to produce and ship to meet any and all current and future needs.
• HUB Promotional Group (asi/61966) is still open but production in Boston is paused due to Massachusetts Mandated COVID-19 ‘Stay-at-home Advisory’. “In response to these unfortunate and uncertain times, Hub’s employees, families, and community remain our top priority. Hub is still open for business but will be unable to produce and ship goods from Braintree until the mandate is lifted. The rest of the Hub team is safely working from home and is on standby to answer any questions regarding pending or future orders. On behalf of the Hub family, our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. We look forward to better times ahead.” said Trina Bicknell, SVP Sales, HPG.
• The majority of employees at Bear With Me are working from home during the coronavirus crisis. Since their production and distribution are deemed essential services by the state, their order processing will not be interrupted. They will continue to serve customers who are in need of products during normal business hours Monday through Friday. Also, from now till May 1, they are providing free ground freight on all orders of $250 or more and will work with customers to provide direct drop shipping to individuals if their customer requests at no extra charge to the distributor or its customers up to 100 locations.
• During the shutdown, Gemini Industries (asi/56100) has been able to hold onto a few production employees staying within the guidelines laid down by the state of Illinois. They continue to enter all orders and to move most of them into production and ship, but some items will not be produced until they return to the factory, scheduled for April 7, 2020. For information regarding which product please email them or contact the following people: Ralph Horack – ext 110 / email: ralph@geminiline.net; Nancee Hornburg – ext 106 / email: ns@geminiline.net; Jill Hamilton – ext 104 / email: jh@geminiline.net.
• Label Works (asi/66040) is currently open and working at normal capacity. They are considered an essential business and will be allowed to operate at full manufacturing capacity under shelter-in-place and/or related emergency orders put in place by the state of Minnesota. They are consistently monitoring worldwide health conditions and adjusting company policies accordingly to keep all employees safe.
• Due to an Oregon executive order for all non-essential businesses to stay at home, Hemptopia (asi/60276) will be closed.
• Pop! Promos (asi/45657) is offering free rush charges on all products starting March 24 and running until at least April 30.
• Conimar Custom (asi/72795) remains open, running production and shipping as normal. They are taking the proper precautions that have been put into place to protect employees and are following CDC guidelines to ensure health and safety. There are currently no direct virus-related impacts or delays in their facility.

Monday, March 23

• Raining Rose (asi/80489), one of the industry’s largest suppliers of hand sanitizer, will continue operations in order to meet increased demand for sanitizer while implementing additional health precautions. The company will continue to follow Good Manufacturing Practices on preventing disease transmission and consistently clean high-traffic areas, including between production shifts. They’ve also eliminated business travel and restricted non-essential visitors, and are asking ill employees to stay home. “We will continue to monitor and adjust our approach as needed,” said Lindsey Davis, director of promotional sales, in a statement. “Our current environment is unlike anything we’ve experienced before, and we will try to approach our decisions with public health and multiple stakeholders in mind.”
• CleggPromo (asi/45450) is continuing operations and taking all appropriate measures to comply with recent federal, state and county directives. They are committed to help fight the spread of the coronavirus. As such, they have set up all of front-office personnel to work from home where they can continue to service business. Their production team will continue to function from the 30,000-square-foot facility while practicing social distancing and following critical safety and wellness practices. They will continue to waive drop-ship fees at this time.
• Next Level Apparel (asi/73867) remains fully operational. In compliance with the state of California, they are temporarily closing their Gardena, CA warehouse effective immediately, but have full supplies in their Alabama and Nicaragua distribution centers. They continue to closely monitor the health and well-being of employees. Although their team in California is abiding by the shelter in place designation, they have contingency plans in place to continue servicing customers.
• SunGraphix (asi/90125) has temporarily closed, effective March 23. The company will not be processing orders or sending any pending orders into production. Orders that are in production, but have not yet shipped, are on hold until further notice. The company said it will update customers if anything changes. The closure is a result of mandated shelter-in-place, SunGraphix said. For emergencies only please call 438-498-9229.
• AmeriFoam (asi/42155) is closing temporarily, effective March 23. Company leaders say they made the decision to close in the interest of the health of employees and their community. COVID-19 cases recently doubled in Michigan-based Amerifoam’s area, the company said.
• Pop! Promos (asi/45657) remains open. All of their products are available for rush and standard production times. Contact them at popstar@poppromos.com or 267-858-4495 with any questions or concerns.
• Peerless Umbrella (asi/76730) meets certain qualifications that allow them to remain open in New Jersey despite a shelter-in-place order. They are currently operating with a limited staff, however, are able to maintain normal production. Rush orders are still being taken, but are limited. Normal production remains at 5-7 business days. Please continue to check their website and social media channels for the latest updates.
• Wisconsin has ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses and is urging people to stay at home to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Jackson, WI-based WOV-IN Brands—Promopet, WOV-IN & FootprintsUSA—will be finalizing customer communications today and sending home all employees immediately thereafter. There will be no production or shipping during this mandatory shutdown. Management will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
• Due to the current covid-19 status and Pennsylvania government regulations placed on their business, the office of Gordon Sinclair (asi/57800) will close at end of day March 23, 2020. Email customerservice@gordonsinclair.com and phone calls will be monitored. You can also reach their national sales mark@gordonsinclair.com or owner robert@gordonsinclair.com.
• Due to their production of health and safety products, Starline (asi/89320) has been granted an exception to remain open for business. At this time, their production remains without disruption. They will keep their distributor partners fully up-to-date via email, website, and through various industry channels. They have also implemented proactive measures that focus on the safety of clients, employees, and visitors to their facilities.
• Stamford Nameplate (asi/88991) has been mandated to close by the state of New York.
• As part of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo ordering all nonessential businesses to close their physical locations, ADG Promo (asi/97270) has closed starting March 22. This closure will affect the production facility in upstate New York only (Laser-Engraved Products, HDI Full Color Products, Journals, Planners and Calendars). At this time their other production facilities (FOB MN and TX) are still operational, but subject to change by State and Federal guidelines. Customer Service will continue to be supported as normal.
• Stouse, LLC (asi/89910) remains open to serve customers throughout the U.S. They will continue operations as an essential business supporting a number of industries providing essential products and services. They are following CDC guidelines and taking additional measures to ensure the health and safety of employees (social distancing, enhanced cleaning, and additional hand sanitizing stations.) There are currently no direct virus-related impacts or delays in their facility.

Sunday, March 22

• On Saturday, March 21, 2020, several counties in Missouri and Kansas announced a stay-at-home order beginning at 12:01 am on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. All non-essential business will be ordered to close or face tickets and fines at this time and for the duration of the order, currently placed at thirty (30) days from the effective date. Playing Cards On Demand (On Demand Technologies, LLC) is located in Johnson County, Kansas and will be under this order effective Tuesday, March 24th. They are working diligently to produce and ship all orders that were submitted and approved as of March 20. They will be in touch Monday with an update on open orders. They will be unable to accept any additional orders until they have confirmation that the plant will be reopened.
• Due to the mandatory shut-down by the governor of New York, StrombergBrand (asi/89955) has ceased production and shipping. Customer Service will be working remotely and is available during normal business hours. Customers with open orders will be contacted this week regarding their fulfillment. They will be able to take any and all new orders placed, but will not at this time be able to guarantee a ship date on those orders.
• Due to the mandatory shut-down by the governor of New York, the Compass Industries (asi/46170) office is closed. However their sales, art department and customer service team is able to work remotely and is currently doing so. All inquiries should be emailed to info@compasspromos.com or directly to President Michael Levy at mike@compasspromos.com. Their production and laser facility is located outside New York and remains open as it is part of the medical device supply chain and deemed an essential business. They are currently able to process orders and are shipping on time.
• Due to the shut-down in the state of Illinois, American Ad Bag will need to be closed until at least April 7. They will continue to monitor the situation and have taken health and safety precautions for employees and their community. Their Arizona plant remains open and will continue to produce orders for both sites. Orders with ship dates of March 24 or later will ship from the Arizona facility. If you have any questions they ask that you call 623-931-1386.
• Due to the shut-down in the state of Illinois, Gemini Industries will need to be closed until at least April 7. A few employees will be working from home and the office phones will be forwarded to their cell phones. There will be no production or shipping during this time.
• Hit Promotional Products (asi/61125), a Top 40 supplier, is currently monitoring the developments of COVID-19 and its evolving effects on the nation. HIT will continue full operations, and further prepare to support our employees, customers, and local communities. There are currently no direct virus impacts or delays in HIT facilities. HIT will continue to implement immediate changes to ensure the health and safety of all employees. Should the production status.

Saturday, March 21

• Despite a St. Louis County executive order to stay at home, Ariel Premium Supply (asi/36730) -- a supplier of a critically needed product, hand sanitizer -- is considered an essential business and will remain open.

Friday, March 20

• Roland DGA says its offsite third-party distribution center is considered “essential services” and will remain open with restricted staff access during California’s ongoing shutdown. Remote employees continue to serve customers from their home offices.
• Tri-Mountain (asi/92125) will be closed until at least April 19 in accordance with California’s business shutdown. No orders will ship at this time, and clients are asked to email sales@trimountain.com with questions.
• CPS/Keystone (asi/43051) has received a dispensation from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because of its on-site manufacturing facility that will allow the company to stay open for business though staff and production will be reduced. Production employees will remain on the premises and follow all government guidelines, while administrative staff is working remotely. All orders are being accepted and processed on a standard five-day production time only. All three-day and 24-hour rush orders have been suspended temporarily, as have all sample requests. Customers are advised to email customerservice@keystoneline.com with all inquiries.
• Polyconcept North America's business remains fully operational and orders are being accepted for all product lines – Leed’s, Bullet, ETS, Trimark and JournalBooks. They are taking precautions to ensure the safety of their team members during this period. In line with state guidance, they have closed the Trimark decorating facility in Pennsylvania and the ETS offices in California. For both product lines, they will be fulfilling orders from alternative locations with no business interruption. In production facilities, they have instituted enhanced sanitation and hourly cleaning protocols. Additionally, they are following CDC defined social distancing and mitigation measures so that their team can continue to safely fulfill orders. Office staff has transitioned to remote work arrangements and remain accessible to answer calls and service business.
• Artwork Services USA (asi/820124) is doing everything they can to provide their employees with the ability to work remotely. Though order activity has slowed in the wake of the pandemic, the company remains fully operational, and both Scott Nussinow, MAS, Executive Vice President, and Varshal Thakor, President and founder, are available to help all industry companies in any way possible. Both are available at: scott@artworkservices.com or text/call 207.619.1015; varshal@artworkservicesusa.com or text/call 443.798.1790.
• The Next Trend Designs Inc. (asi/283375) will be reducing their staff effective Monday, March 23, to the minimum one staff person at the office at any given time, with the remainder working from home. They will continue to process orders.
• The supply chains for BamBams (asi/38228) are fully engaged and shipping product, and their U.S. production facilities are fully operational. Their sales, accounting, design and support staff are working remotely and are at the ready to provide customers with estimates, orders, proofs, and samples. Contact them by phone (703-372-1940), email (sales@bambams.com) or visit their website (www.bambams.com).
• Hirsch Gift (asi/61005) is currently fulfilling in-house orders and will continue to do so as long as they are able. They are operating with reduced staff and have instituted workplace policies that incorporate and support social distancing. Hirsch Gift continues to operate with normal production capability and currently has a high product inventory level.
• On Thursday, March 19, a mandate from California Governor Gavin Newsome ordered all non-essential businesses to close for approximately one month. Because of this, Sweda (asi/90305) will be unable to ship orders from their City of Industry distribution center until they re-open on April 20 at 6:00 a.m. PST. However, they are still be able to ship orders for Custom Socks, Headwear, and Lanyards. During this time, they have a team working from their homes ready to respond to emails and phone calls. They can prepare Virtuals for projects and enter orders that can begin shipping upon their return in April.
• Bagworld (asi/37980) is still open as of March 20,2020 with modified business hours Monday-Friday 9 a.m-4 p.m. PST. Please contact them at 888-929-2247 or email them at sales@bagworldpromo.com.
• On Friday, March 20, 2020, the Illinois government issued a statewide stay-at-home order for Illinois residents to limit the spread of coronavirus. As a result, Illinois-based BAG MAKERS, Inc. (asi/37940), will be closed from March 21, 2020, until at least April 7, 2020. During this time, they will have a small number of staff processing orders from home but will be unable to produce or print orders until our company reopens. Their team is contacting customers who may have had orders in process or in production that will be affected by the business closure. Additional business status updates will be shared when available at www.bagmakersinc.com.
• Showdown Displays (asi/87188) is open for business with no disruptions to their service or product availability. Their focus is on the health and well-being of employees, customers and communities while closely monitoring the ever-changing news and updates surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Many of their employees are working remotely from home and they are taking extra precautionary measures for employees that are working in production. They have suspended all nonessential travel but the sales team is available via cell phone or email. They ask that you please contact your National, Territory or Inside sales representative for service. Send any requests for virtual product images or inquiries for product information to: info@signzoneinc.com.
• Mineral Springs Bottling Co. (based in Petersburg, PA) (asi/71350) is fully operational with full stock of spring water as of March 20. On all purchase orders, please confirm that your customer will be able to receive the delivery. Please contact Bernice Dysard for more details bernice.dysard@mineralsprings.com.
• In accordance with a mandate from the state of Pennsylvania, Tex Visions must cease operations immediately and halt production. They will be unable to accept any new orders or send any pending orders into production. Any orders that are in production but have not yet shipped are on hold under further notice. If you have an order in process, you may inquire about the status by contacting their customer service department who is safely working remotely from home. They are available through their online chat or via email. Tex Visions will reopen as soon as possible.
• Due to a California mandatory "stay at home" order, Logomark (asi/67866) will be closing for a period of time. They are working to ship all orders scheduled for Friday. They will be contacting all customers who have pending orders. Although their facility will be closed, they will have employees working from home to accept all orders, answer any questions, work on projects, virtuals, etc. Other than production and samples, they are able to perform all functions to service customers. To contact them, please email sales@logomark.com.
• Effective immediately: PyroGraphics will be closed on Monday and open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday (CST). Current orders remain on track. For any questions, please email sales@pyromugs.com, which will be monitored Monday-Friday. PyroGraphics is following all guidance from local & state authorities and will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide updates.
• Due to the 30-day lockdown in California, Yafa Pen Co. has closed all operations.
• BEL Promo (asi/39552) is open and operational. As many organizations in the industry are doing, they are taking measures to ensure the health and safety of all employees and have taken proactive measures. Customer service team is working remotely and can assist with quotes, placing orders, rush orders, marketing request, free spec sample orders, or meet virtually to catch up. Their team is now able to do Video Zoom meetings. Orders are shipping on time and stock levels remain high.
• In accordance with a mandate from the state of Pennsylvania, Party Time Manufacturing Company (asi/76690) is temporarily closed to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. They plan on reopening Monday March 30, but will await guidance from our state government.
• Due to a statewide mandatory "stay at home" order, the California offices of OTTO International Inc. (asi/75350) will be closed starting Friday, March 20, 2020 until further notice. They will not have anyone onsite to assist with walk-in/will-call orders. Their Texas and Georgia offices are still open and operational. You can still place orders on their website and you can still reach them via phone, email and live chat. They will continue to monitor the situation closely.
• ATLAS ATLANTIS MATCH (asi/37390) Texas office is open for order processing. The office and factory in New Hampshire are operating a regular 8-hour shift. All face-to-face meetings are cancelled. No visitors allowed at the offices and plant. They have implemented all recommended sanitation and social distancing guidelines.
• To support the suppression of COVID19 and in compliance with the state governments of Pennsylvania and California, alphabroder (asi/34063) is temporarily closing their Harrisburg and Fresno distribution centers effective immediately. They will continue to work with Pennsylvania and California and monitor the COVID19 situation. All orders placed on March 19, 2020 will be shipped from these facilities. They are working with Northeast and West Coast sales, services and operations teams to ensure a smooth transition and the best Customer experience possible.
• Due to a Pennsylvania mandate that all non-life-sustaining businesses close their physical locations, Moderne Glass Co., Inc. (asi/71920), a corporation located in PA, will be closing on Friday, March 20 at 2:00 pm EST until further notice. Any questions or concerns may be addressed to cservice@mglass.com. They will respond to you as quickly as possible.
• Due to a shutdown in California, HUB Promotional Group (asi/61966) has urgently moved a large portion of US Origaudio order fulfillment and inventory to the Handstands facility in Utah, along with the BEST Promotions facility in Texas, to prevent any potential disruption to distributors. Jason Lucash, co-founder of Origaudio and SVP of Marketing & Innovation at HPG revealed, “This is a surreal time for everyone. Firstly, our priority is to keep our staff and their families safe and healthy. Second we’re grateful, once again, to be part of the HPG family and therefore capable of flexing on short notice to the Handstands facility in Utah and BEST facility in Texas. We do not expect any disruptions at this time and our Accounts team is standing by for any customer inquiries. We know this is already a difficult time for the world, our country, our distributors, and our staff so we are glad to have a solution in place to keep the Origaudio brand going during these difficult times.”

Thursday, March 19

• From customer service to production and shipping, Spector & Co. (asi/88660) remains available to support all clients in these uncertain times. They are taking all the necessary precautions by following the advice of both our government and medical professionals. For more info regarding operations, order status, problems or proactive planning, please reach out to them at info@spectorandco.com or message directly through any social network.
• The ModernLine (65910) office is open and their production and factory is operating as normal. They have taken the recommended steps of sanitation and cleansing to protect employees and families. They will continue to follow the recommended guidance of health officials and the government.
• Visions (asi/93986) has developed Business Continuity Plans to ensure that they can continue to serve customers, and is monitoring updates from the CDC and WHO. They’ve strictly limited employee travel, put caps on meeting sizes, initiated work-from-home solutions and are continuing to deep-clean and sanitize their facilities in Ohio and the Philippines. Both will remain at fill operation until a government order forces closure.
• Spectrum Uniform (asi/88680) will donate 8,000 pieces of medical scrubs to local area healthcare workers most impacted. They will slash prices on over 100,000 scrub pieces to below cost so healthcare workers can treat these low-cost scrubs as disposable if necessary. They will also offer a 10% savings on their line of Antimicrobial Lab Coats.
• Orbus (asi/75209) is fully operational and CDC compliant in its suburban Chicago and Las Vegas operations. They are fully stocked and ready to help customers in need of displays and signage.
• SnugZ/USA (asi/88060), a Top 40 supplier, has implemented a work-from-home program for administrative positions. For positions where work from home is not an option, the Salt Lake City, UT-based firm is performing frequent sanitizing of workstations and common areas. This includes a break every two hours to wash hands and workstations. High-risk employees, including those with heart, respiratory, diabetic and other pre-existing conditions, have been excused from the workplace. SnugZ also had to deal with an earthquake on Wednesday. Still, the firm said it is open and manufacturing, decorating and fulfilling orders across all product lines. “All our production and communication lines remain fully functional,” CEO Brandon Mackay said in a statement. “We continue to work extended hours shipping orders as fast as possible. Product lines other than personal care remain at standard production times.”

Wednesday, March 18

• BestBlanks is committed to the health and safety of employees and customers and continue to follow public health and government agency orders and guidelines during the COVID-19 crisis. For local customers, please place orders on their website and allow them to ship to you. They have restricted the public from entry to their facility and only employees needed to process orders will be permitted entry. Please be advised their warehouse staff will continue to ship orders in a safe and timely fashion. Other employees will be working from home and remain fully available to you by phone, email, and live chat.
• Garyline (asi/55990), a Top 40 supplier, is following the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) which is affecting business and daily lives. Their primary concern is the health and well-being of employees and customers. They are taking the recommended precautions: washing hands, sanitizing surfaces and work-stations. They are operational 24 hours in a 300,000 sq. ft. facility and staggering breaks to create social distance. The factory is staffed with only essential personnel with as many people as possible working from home.They e are not expecting any significant capacity or inventory shortfalls at this time.
• Fey Promo (asi/54040) is open and fully operational. Their team is committed to providing the same service during these challenging times and will continue to take and produce orders for our lines (Fey Line, Mi Line, Magna-Tel and Reflectix) with no anticipated disruption at their QCA Accredited facility. Their sales team is working remote but are available via phone, email and virtual meetings.
• Starline USA (ASI/89320) and Starline Industries (ASI/89213) are open for business and production is at normal capacity. They are taking the health and welfare of employees, industry partners, and community very seriously. For a complete status update including some of the additional precautionary measures they have implemented, please visit https://www.starline.com/more/newsroom.
• Posh Xessories, Inc. is monitoring the situation actively and will take appropriate measures to maximize the safety and health of their team members as the situation develops. They have taken proactive steps and are doing an enhanced cleaning of facilities in Southern California every day, and all non-essential travel has been suspended until further notice. At this time they are fully operational and continue to operate on a normal schedule.
• Chameleon like, Inc. (asi/44558) has been working towards a closure to ensure the health and safety of all. Due to a “Shelter in Place” for residents and businesses of the San Francisco Bay area, they closed yesterday with the expectation to reopen on April 7, 2020. Although Chameleon’s journal production is suspended at this time, its PACKED (www.packedonline.com) facility in Houston, TX remains open and can accommodate gift box and mailer projects. For updates on re-opening, please continue to check Chameleon like, Inc. website: www.chameleonlike.com.
• Solar lantern and phone charger supplier LuminAID (asi/68185) has transitioned its team to a work-from-home model. They have seen a sharp reduction in event-based promotional orders, but increased awareness of emergency preparedness, especially on the West Coast, and are working to ensure capacity for corporate and personal preparedness orders. LuminAID is also working on expanding their existing dropship and fulfillment options for employee care packages, and digital assets for their "Give Light, Get Light" social impact offering. The company's hours remain 9-5 CST, and distributor resources and contact information can be found at LuminAID.com/PROMO.
• Crystal D (asi/47759) is operating as usual with no disruption. Unless mandated by the government to close, they will remain open and processing orders as scheduled. Orders will ship on time, as stock levels remain high. Customers can easily access their order information through their Order Tracker system on the website. Internally, they are taking extra precautions to keep employees safe and healthy.
• Chocolate Inn | Lanco (44900) is 100% operational. Having an essential role within the supply chain of food, confections and health and sanitation aids, they remain committed to providing customers with uninterrupted service meeting the heightened demands in some sectors. The health, safety and well-being of their employees is of the utmost importance to them and they have been proactive in implementing practices to enhance safety and precaution.
• StrombergBrand Umbrellas (asi/89955) says it is operating under a regular production schedule and normal business hours. Some staffers are working remotely. Meanwhile, facilities are receiving enhanced daily cleaning. The company is also practicing social distancing and restricting business travel – all in the best interest of staff and clients, executives said.
• As COVID- 19 continues to evolve, Showdown Displays (asi/87188) is focused on the health and well-being of employees and customers. They are taking proactive provisions to ensure business continuity while keeping employees safe and helping to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19. The leadership team at Showdown Displays continues to meet daily to monitor this evolving situation, and pledge to provide additional updates should there be any new developments.

Tuesday, March 17

• Clegg Promo (asi/45450) has been continually monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak and will be following the latest guidance from the CDC, local and state governments of Los Angeles County, CA, and all public health agencies. Everyone at Clegg Promo is in good health, and they have taken precautions and are making accommodations for their employees that require assistance. Sales and Customer Service, Production and Shipping at Clegg Promo continue to be at full capacity during normal business hours of 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT, M-F. Clegg Promo is waiving normal drop shipping fees to accommodate customers’ needs of sending products directly to an end-user if the need arises due to any canceled shows or events.
• Stormtech is following the recommendation of government and WHO and undertaking additional measures to protect employees, their families, customers and business partners. They have asked staff to stop all international and domestic business travel and have transitioned many people to a remote-work model, with teams having the necessary resources available to do their jobs effectively from home. Video and teleconferencing solutions are being employed to facilitate group meetings and sales conferences. Distribution centres are open and will continue to fulfill on orders. You can continue to order through regular channels. Showrooms will be available on an appointment-only basis.
• Bagworld (asi/37980), a 5-Star ESP supplier, is currently fully operational in both the California main office and Florida sales office with no delays as of March 17, 2020. They have put precautions in place to keep employees safe, and will respond accordingly as updates become available. The marketing team has created some sales tools on products that are still relevant during this time to help distributors with continuing their sales. Ideas have included grocery bags for the supermarket and food delivery coolers. Bagworld customers can contact them with any questions about any of the above at sales@bagworldpromo.com or call M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. PST at 888-929-2247.
• Richardson Seating Corp. is going to stop manufacturing during the coronavirus outbreak and are shutting down production Tuesday March 17, 2020 with the idea of opening up the factory as soon as possible. During this time they will keep phones on and answer emails during the business day. If you have questions or concerns please contac them at 312-829-4040 or email scott@richardsonseating.com or janet@richardsonseating.com.
• The offices of PG Golf LLC will be closed until April 11 due to the coronavirus. They are working remotely from home and will do their best to respond within 24 hours.
• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pocket Nurse shipping and distribution headquarters is closed for one week, starting March 16. This is in the interest of keeping their employees and communities safe and doing their part to slow the spread of the coronavirus. They have enabled remote work for employees so that they may still respond to phone calls, emails, and social media messages. Their sales and customer service teams will still provide order support as needed.
• Pro Towels (asi/79750) is continually monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak and will be following the latest guidance from the CDC, local and state governments, and public health agencies. There are currently no direct virus impacts or delays on production or shipping of products at Pro Towels, and they have taken many steps to ensure the safety of all. They are still operating at normal business hours and can be reached by phone and email.
• Conimar Custom (asi/72795) is operating at normal capacity. There have been a few shipping disruptions this week for pick up, however, they are continuing to complete orders on time and even early with the customer’s permission.
• Proforma (asi/300094), a Top 40 distributor, has officially cancelled its Million Dollar Club event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the cancellation, a work-from-home policy was issued to all of Proforma’s Worldwide Support Center Team Members in the Florida and Ohio areas. The policy was issued last Friday requiring all employees to work from home until further notice.
• HUB Promotional Group (asi/61966) has taken proactive measures to protect the health and well-being of their employees, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders. As of today, there are no reported Covid-19 cases among HPG employees or family members. High-risk employees, including those with heart, respiratory, diabetic and other pre-existing conditions, have been immediately excused from the workplace. A work-from-home program has been implemented across HPG for all practicable positions. All non-essential HPG travel has been banned, including site-to-site visits within HPG. HPG continues to decorate and fulfill orders across all North American locations and functions. Prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, HPG increased its North American inventory levels. And, although the impacts of the virus were felt in Asia months ago, this preemptive action has meant no disruption to HPG stock availability has been caused by Covid-19. The positive recent news that our Asian factories are returning to full operation makes it likely that our current high fill rates will continue to be the norm. No onsite vendor meetings will be conducted at HPG facilities (the only exception will be vendor visits for critical equipment repairs; and, in such cases, the zero-tolerance policy for onsite illness will apply to the vendor representative). Given HPGs non-essential travel ban, and their ongoing commitment to employee and customer health and safety, the HPG Sales Team will not be traveling to customer meetings and events until further notice. The HPG Sales and Marketing Teams are equipped with advanced virtual tools to remain engaged with distributor partners, and ensure their needs are met. HPG will also be rolling out its innovative “Tradeshow in a Box” toolkit for customers.
• Due to “shelter in place” restrictions in Alameda County, Ca., Alpi International (asi/34415), has to limit production activity at their facility. Currently, the date to resume full service operations is April 8, 2020. During this period they are still accepting orders, but will not be able to print or ship until the directive is lifted. While their phones will not be answered, they will be available through email and online chat (www.alpi.net) during their normal business hours.
• Ariel Premium Supply (asi/36730), a Top 40 supplier, has taken all necessary measures to ensure their premises and associates are safe to work and serve their customers. Ariel has executed a 14-day quarantine process since mid Jan. 2020 for all associates traveling from regions impacted by COVID-19. Up to now no Ariel associate has been reported or observed to have any suspicious symptoms of the COVID-19. Currently Ariel restricts non-essential travel and discourages face-to-face business meeting. With schools’ likely closing down, Ariel is prepared for associates who might need to work from home remotely during this period of time. Ariel’s sales team will continue to interact with distributors on a daily basis. This interaction will mainly be through web meetings, phone calls and emails. For the safety of Ariel’s working environment, Ariel will temporarily suspend samples/orders to be picked up by local customers. They will ship all samples/orders out instead.
• Vantage Apparel (asi/93390), a Top 40 supplier, is open and fully operational to service their customers. They have taken proactive steps to keep their employees safe, to keep facilities open for business and to reduce the spread of the virus. They want to continue showcasing their products to keep you informed on the latest trends in decorated apparel and are happy to schedule virtual meetings.

Monday, March 16

• Custom Color Solutions (asi/47905) says all four of its U.S. plants are open and no employees have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Schools are closed around the facilities, however, which could impact employees’ ability to come to work. Facilities have been closed to outside visitors and employees are not traveling until further notice. Supply chain partners have notified the supplier firm that there could be delays in delivering supplies. It’s possible that “adjustments” would be needed if there are significant delays in getting essential materials, Custom Color Solutions said. “At this time, we don’t envision a full shut down of operations, but this could happen if the government orders businesses to cease operations in order to stop the spread of the virus,” said Custom Color’s Christopher C. Robbins.
• Liqui-Mark Corp. (asi/67675), Five-Star Supplier of writing instruments, is currently working at normal capacity. They are monitoring the situation with staff and customers as a top concern. They will continue to monitor and adapt their approach to serve the best interest of everyone.
• FireSprint.com (asi/54322) is at full production capacity and will continue to operate as normal for all UPS & FedEx shipped orders. Pickup customers are advised to stay in their cars and call 888-509-7446 to have them bring their orders outside to minimize contact. Their support and admin staff are working remotely and all internal meetings have been rescheduled to be videoconferenced.
• Hit Promotional Products (asi/61125), a Top 40 supplier, announced today that here are currently no direct coronavirus impacts or delays on production in their facilities. They are actively monitoring the evolving situation and are ready to implement immediate changes to ensure the health of their employees. Should the production status of any facility change they will communicate in a clear and transparent manner.
• Strike Promo (asi/67451) is transitioning all staff members from its administrative office remote work procedures effective March 16th. The company says it will be mostly business as usual for customers.

Thursday, March 12

• Logomark (asi/67866) is temporarily suspending all in-person office meetings and events through the end of April. Read more here.