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Bill Schmidt, Sr., 73, Hit CEO

Bill Schmidt, Sr., 73, CEO of Largo, FL-based Hit Promotional Products, passed away April 9.

“Bill Schmidt, Sr. was every ounce an industry icon,” a company statement notes. “The small things are what everyone cherished most about him. He walked all three of Hit's factory floors every single day, and genuinely cared about each and every person at the company. From the entry-level team member, all the way up to CFO, he was admired and respected amongst all. He was not only a boss to so many people, but more of a father figure, friend and mentor to countless people across our company and industry.

“There is not a single person Bill Schmidt did not touch that he did not make better. Our company and family have lost a legend and he will be missed more than words can express.”

Hanes4Education Double Rebate Promotion 

Hanes and Champion announced a limited-time-only Double Rebate promotion for the Hanes4Education™ program. For all qualifed orders of Hanes^® and Champion^® printed apparel from a screen-print supplier purchased between April 1, 2016, and June 30, 2016, designated K-12 schools can earn a DOUBLE CASH REBATE.

Hanes4Education is an ongoing cash-rebate program on Hanes® or Champion® printed apparel items ordered through screen-print suppliers. Checks go directly to the K-12 school designated by the customer. With this special promotion, the rebate of $0.10 per Hanes® or Champion® printed apparel item ordered can now be doubled to $0.20 per piece, providing schools with double the cash. 

All orders of Hanes® and Champion® printed shirts from a screen-print supplier can earn cash for schools – up to $5,000 per school, per calendar year. This includes shirts for corporate apparel, team uniforms, community events, sororities and fraternities.

When filling out the program Rebate Form, customers will need to enter the promo code H4EDOUBLE, and rebate forms must be submitted by August 31, 2016.    

Additional program details can be found at Haneslocator.com/hanes4education, along with customizable marketing materials. Screen-print suppliers can also receive marketing materials and information by contacting Hanes Customer Service at hbi_service@hanes.com or by calling 800-685-7557.

Polyconcept North America Announces New Hard Goods Field Sales Representative

Polyconcept North America (PCNA) announced the addition of Kortney Deming to the hard goods field sales team. Based in Orange County, CA, Deming will act as field sales representative in the Southern California territories. She will team with Chelle Corr-Boxely and Ed Timmerman to service the S. California market for PCNA.