Foxborough, MA, April, 2018 – HUB Promotional Group’s Hub Pen Company of Braintree, Massachusetts, has been named both Supplier of the Year – Non-Apparel and New England Supplier of the Year by the New England Promotional Products Association (NEPPA). The award presentations took place at NEPPA’s Opening Reception and Awards Dinner at Scorpion Bar, Patriot Place, Foxboro, on April 9, the evening before the NEPPA Season Opener Expo.
This is the eighth year the association has bestowed Supplier of the Year awards and the fifth year they’ve had the New England Supplier of the year. Hub Pen Company has been recognized six times for its excellent achievement as a supplier in the region.
Joe Fleming, Hub Pen Company President, commented, “Being recognized as the NEPPA Supplier of the Year in the non-apparel category as well as the New England Supplier of the Year is quite an overwhelming honor, especially considering the high caliber of the other supplier companies we were up against. We feel very privileged to serve our distributor customers and are humbled that they have selected us as being the best both in our category and overall as a supplier this year.”
A total of five NEPPA supplier members were nominated for the non-apparel Supplier of the Year awards, and NEPPA distributor members cast their votes in the apparel and non-apparel categories. Hub Pen Company received the majority vote in the non-apparel category.
About Hub Pen: Boston has been described as the “Hub of the Universe” and in the Hub Pen story the same holds true. From Frank and Rita Fleming’s humble beginnings in Boston in 1954 to the 100 million pen annual operations of today, Hub Pen has grown to serve an ever -increasing national and international market. Our customers have rated us “A+” on the SAGE rating system and 5 out of 5 stars on ESP. For more information on Hub Pen, visit our website at hubpen.com or call customer service at 800-388-2323.
About Beacon: Beacon is a multiple Star Supplier Winner with a great reputation for service. Our customers have rated us “A+” on SAGE and 5 out of 5 stars on ESP. Beacon offers a wide selection of products, such as: calendars, table covers, housewares, tools, techie, auto, highlighters and name badges. You will also find premium leather products in our Canyon Leather line and name brand products for executive gifts and incentives. For more information on Beacon, visit our website at beaconpromotions.com or call customer service at 800-628-9979.
About BEST: BEST was founded in 2007 with a passion for answering the phone with a live person, and saying YES! At its core are relationships built on trust and authenticity, strong work ethic, and having the heart of a champion. Being the second largest designer and supplier of “Coolies” in the United States, BEST prides itself in Championship Level Service and market leading product quality. Our customers have rated us “A+” on SAGE and 5 out of 5 stars on ESP. For more information on BEST, visit our website at bestusa.com or call customer service at 972-552-3636.