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<channel><title><![CDATA[AAkron Line Blog - Blog Articles]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog Articles]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 12:39:26 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Case History: Automatic Foam Dispenser]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/case-history-automatic-foam-dispenser]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/case-history-automatic-foam-dispenser#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 15:39:46 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/case-history-automatic-foam-dispenser</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  Item: 43980 &ndash; Touchless Foam DispenserProduct Number: 43980/ 80-43980Industry:&nbsp;EducationWhat it was purchased for:&nbsp;A school district was looking to keep teachers and faculty as healthy as possible throughout the school year. The school purchased Touchless Foam Dispensers for all classrooms and to be kept on teacher&rsquo;s desks and faculty desks at all times.&nbsp; The school felt that by having these all over the [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:left"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/80-43980-teachers-desk_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><br /><strong>Item: <a href="https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/product/touchless-foam-dispenser-full-color-digital" target="_blank" title="">43980 &ndash; Touchless Foam Dispenser<br /></a></strong><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Product Number: 43980/ 80-43980</span><strong></strong><br /><strong>Industry:</strong>&nbsp;Education<br /><strong>What it was purchased for:</strong>&nbsp;A school district was looking to keep teachers and faculty as healthy as possible throughout the school year. The school purchased Touchless Foam Dispensers for all classrooms and to be kept on teacher&rsquo;s desks and faculty desks at all times.&nbsp; The school felt that by having these all over the school, it would help reduce the spread of germs.<br /><br /><strong>How it was distributed:</strong>&nbsp; During the welcome back meeting at the start of the new semester each teacher was given one of the dispensers in addition to a bottle of foaming sanitizer to help start them off.<br />&#8203;<br /><strong>Result or ROI:</strong>&nbsp;Parents and teachers felt reassured that the school was doing their best to keep everyone healthy and safe in the classrooms as much as possible. Teachers also noticed less students taking sick days when one student was out with an illness. Parents felt at ease knowing that their child had unlimited access to a hand sanitizing station no matter where they were.</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><strong>Item: <a href="https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/product/touchless-foam-dispenser-full-color-digital" target="_blank">43980 &ndash; Touchless Foam Dispenser</a></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Product Number: 43980/ 80-43980</span><strong><br />&#8203;Industry:</strong> A Corporate Office&nbsp;<br />&#8203;<br /><strong>What it was purchased for:</strong>&nbsp;An insurance agency of 100+ employees was bringing their staff back into the office and wanted to make them fell comfortable when coming back into group settings. The company decided it was a good idea to equip each employee with a sanitizing station at their desk and also common areas like the break room or conference rooms. &nbsp;&nbsp;Dispensers were also set one of these up by each elevator as well to help limit the spread of germs.<br /><br /><strong>How it was distributed:</strong>&nbsp;The agency has a monthly sales meeting at which time they distributed the dispensers to each employee while also pointing out other common areas employees could find the dispensers for a quick cleansing.<br /><br /><strong>Result or ROI:</strong>&nbsp;The agency noticed less resistance from the staff when bringing them back into a larger group setting. Staff attendance was at 100% with no call outs for over 4 weeks which increased productivity.</div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/80-43980-travelers-reception_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/girl-going-food-truck_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><strong style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Item: <a href="https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/product/touchless-foam-dispenser-full-color-digital" target="_blank">43980 &ndash; Touchless Foam Dispenser</a></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Product Number: 43980/ 80-43980</span><strong><br />&#8203;Industry</strong>: Live Events and Tradeshows<br />&#8203;<br /><strong>What It Was Purchased For:</strong> An annual town food fair purchased the foam dispenser to include in the participation kit for all the vendors<br /><br /><strong>How Was It Distributed:</strong> Each vendor was given a participation kit that included a few necessities like tape, gloves, serving utensils and a Foam Dispenser branded with the town crest with a bottle of foam sanitizer. &nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>Results or ROI:</strong> The stall attendees loved the freebie they got for participating and loved how they could use it again at future events to provide quick sanitations while waiting in line for food.&nbsp;</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAkron Line Acquires                        The Allen Company]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/aakron-line-acquires-the-allen-company]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/aakron-line-acquires-the-allen-company#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:51:34 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/aakron-line-acquires-the-allen-company</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						          					 							 		 	   AAkron Rule Corp. is honored to announce the acquisition of The Allen Company. Founded in 1959, The Allen Company is a 3rd generation family business that has won nearly every industry award during that time, 50 in total. The AAkron Family welcomes the AllenColorcraft family along with their vast range of USA Made Products and 2nd to none Brand Relationships.&nbsp;This reinforces AAkron&rsquo;s commitm [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:40px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.aakronline.com/en_us' target='_blank'> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/aakron-family-owned-since-1967_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='http://www.allenmugs.com/' target='_blank'> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/published/allen-logo.png?1648471957" alt="Picture" style="width:168;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span><span>AAkron Rule Corp. is honored to announce the acquisition of The Allen Company. Founded in 1959, The Allen Company is a 3rd generation family business that has won nearly every industry award during that time, 50 in total. The AAkron Family welcomes the AllenColorcraft family along with their vast range of USA Made Products and 2nd to none Brand Relationships.&nbsp;</span></span><span><span>This reinforces AAkron&rsquo;s commitment to SERVICE, QUALITY, &amp; INNOVATION.</span></span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:45.205479452055%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/published/close-up-shoot-hands-shaking-front-car.jpg?1648498067" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:54.794520547945%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">AllenColorcraft will stop accepting orders on Tuesday, March 29th and will ship all open orders the following week. AAkron will begin accepting orders for AllenColorcraft products on Monday, April 4th while resuming shipping from AAkron&rsquo;s facilities the week of April 11th. <br /><br />Stan Dohan will remain with AAkron Line as VP of Strategic Brands. Additional leadership from The Allen Company will also be joining the AAkron Family.&nbsp;</span>&#8203;<br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.aakronline.com/en_us' target='_blank'> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/published/button-2.png?1648474644" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='http://www.allenmugs.com/' target='_blank'> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/published/button-1.png?1648474656" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong><font size="5">If you have any questions please contact our sales team!</font></strong></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/page/who-is-my-rep' target='_blank'> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/edited/button-3.jpg?1648474664" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Promotional Products Work!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/promotional-products-work]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/promotional-products-work#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 17:44:28 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/promotional-products-work</guid><description><![CDATA[&#8203;Did you know that 48% of consumers would like to receive promotional products more often. (Source:&nbsp;Sage Blog) Promotional products leave a lasting impression on the final end user, especially when given with a twist.Check out these case histories on how some of our promotional products have been successfully and uniquely used in a multitude of industries.&nbsp;           	 		 			 				 					 						  The Great Divide &ndash; Mood Stadium CupsWhat was it purchased for: A method to divid [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">&#8203;Did you know that 48% of consumers would like to receive promotional products more often. (Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sageworld.com/blog/index.php/2015/04/30/25-insane-but-true-facts-about-promotional-products/" target="_blank">Sage Blog</a>) Promotional products leave a lasting impression on the final end user, especially when given with a twist.<br />Check out these case histories on how some of our promotional products have been successfully and uniquely used in a multitude of industries.&nbsp;<br /></div>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><strong>The Great Divide &ndash; <a href="https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/search?search_query=mood+stadium+cup" target="_blank">Mood Stadium Cups</a></strong><br /><u>What was it purchased for:</u> A method to divide into small groups at team building retreat.<br />&nbsp;<br /><u>How it was distributed:</u> The <a href="https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/search?search_query=mood+stadium+cup" target="_blank">Mood Stadium Cup</a>s come in a variety of sizes and color changing options. With 15 colors overall to choose from, the frost to color options were utilized during the break during the different team building exercises. During which, team members filled the cups with an ice cold liquid, so that when the color change appears those with the same color were able to identify their small groups at random.<br />&nbsp;<br /><u>Result/Intent:</u> After team building was over, participants had a fun takeaway that would remind them of the experience and they enjoyed the true sense of a random pairing selection.&nbsp;</div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/71117-blog_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/toothbrush-cover_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><strong>&ldquo;Brush&rdquo; up your resume &ndash; <a href="https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/product/microhalt-toothbrush-cover-full-color-digital" target="_blank">MicroHalt Toothbrush Cover </a></strong><br /><strong>What it was purchased for:</strong> A fun twist of a giveaway at a job fair by a dental office.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>How it was distributed:</strong> Each MicroHalt Toothbrush Cover was branded with the dental office&rsquo;s logo and contact number. While meeting with new prospects at the job fair each person was given one.<br />&nbsp;<br /><u>Result/Intent:</u> Prospective employees would use the item at home, and while considering future career opportunities would be remind of this particular office. &nbsp;</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><strong>Be the light at the end of the tunnel &ndash; <a href="https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/product/halcyon-r-collapsible-lantern-full-color-digital" target="_blank">Halcyon Collapsible Lantern </a></strong><br /><u>What it was purchased for:</u> Included in a new home buyers kit from a real estate agency<br />&nbsp;<br /><u>How it was distributed:</u> New home buyers were given the gift of light, the Halcyon Collapsible Lantern, which has 100 lumens of light to brighten even the darkest rooms. Each new home buyer was given a congratulations gift from their agent consisting of a small hurricane prep pack, including this lantern.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br /><u>Result/Intent:</u> Clients loved the caring sentiment behind this promo product and cherished the thought of their overall safety.&nbsp;</div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/eUTNjiiOkVQ?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/44550-prod-in-use-update_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><strong>Privacy &ldquo;Delivered&rdquo; &ndash; <a href="https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/product/privacy-cover-with-screen-cleaner-full-color-digital" target="_blank">Privacy Cover with Screen Cleaner<br />&#8203;</a></strong><br /><u>What it was purchased for:</u> As a free giveaway from a pizzeria to encourage repeat business<br />&nbsp;<br /><u>How it was distributed:</u> Each<a href="https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/product/privacy-cover-with-screen-cleaner-full-color-digital" target="_blank"> Privacy Cover</a> was imprinted with the pizzeria&rsquo;s logo and contact number.<br />The pizzeria was located in a college town so they knew they would reach a lot of students who would be up late studying using laptops or tablets, and not have time to go out for dinner.<br />&nbsp;<br /><u>Result/Intent:</u> The pizzeria found their plan worked, when students were busy studying and up late, they called the pizzeria for dinner or late night snacks. The Privacy Cover was used with their devices and the pizzeria&rsquo;s number was right there for students to call.</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><strong>&ldquo;Oops, Not Mine&rdquo; &ndash; <a href="https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/search?search_query=Microhalt+cycle+bottles" target="_blank">Microhalt Cycle Bottle<br />&#8203; </a></strong><br /><u>What it was purchased for:</u> A school purchased these for all their sports teams.<br />&nbsp;<br /><u>How it was distributed:</u> The team coach handed out the bottles to the players, labeled with the players names. &nbsp;&nbsp;Since all <a href="https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/category-product-list/microHalt-products-1" target="_blank">MicroHalt product</a>s are made with an antimicrobial additive that stops the spread of germs and bacteria on the product surface, if players accidently took a sip from a bottle that&rsquo;s was not theirs it wouldn&rsquo;t be any sweat off their back in terms of germ sharing.<br />&nbsp;<br /><u>Result/Intent</u>: Players were happy that even during cold and flu season they could worry a little less about the spread of germs if they accidently grabbed a bottle that was not theirs. They also loved that the school paid attention to that small detail that helps keep them healthy.&nbsp;</div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/microhalt-bottle_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div class="paragraph">&#8203;Nearly 100% of consumers say they are willing to go out of their way to get a promotional product. (Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ppai.org/media/5482/ppai2019consumerstudysummary.pdf" target="_blank">PPAI</a>) Promotional Products have completely changed the marketing game forever. With a great product and a sincere gesture, promo items can give companies the leg up over competitors while also keeping their brand in the forefront.&nbsp;<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Case History: MicroHalt Cycle Bottle]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/case-history-antimicrobial-cycle-bottle]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/case-history-antimicrobial-cycle-bottle#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 15:20:37 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Antimicrobial]]></category><category><![CDATA[Case Histories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Made in the USA]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/case-history-antimicrobial-cycle-bottle</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  &#8203;Item Name: 20 oz. MicroHalt Value Cycle Bottle With Push N&rsquo; Pull CapProduct Number: 67720 / 80-67720&nbsp;With the important of safety and well being at top of mind today, having products that fight the growth and spread of bacteria are of high importance. MicroHalt products, like this cycle bottle, have an additive that fights the growth and spread of bacteria, making them increasingly popular. The additive does not  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/am-sports-bottle_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">&#8203;Item Name: <a href="https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/product/20-oz-microhalt-value-cycle-bottle-with-push-n-pull-cap" target="_blank">20 oz. MicroHalt Value Cycle Bottle With Push N&rsquo; Pull Cap</a><br />Product Number: 67720 / 80-67720<br />&nbsp;<br />With the important of safety and well being at top of mind today, having products that fight the growth and spread of bacteria are of high importance. MicroHalt products, like this cycle bottle, have an additive that fights the growth and spread of bacteria, making them increasingly popular. The additive does not wear off and remains effective for the life of the product.&nbsp; The bottle and cap are both MicroHalt and also made in the USA, making them readily available. Here&rsquo;s a few different ways we have seen this bottle put to use.</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/34386_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">&nbsp;<strong><u>Industry: Volunteer Appreciation&nbsp;</u></strong><br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>What It Was Purchased For: </strong>A thank you to volunteers<br /><br /><strong>How Was it Distributed:</strong> As volunteers contributed their time to help package swag bags for a virtual 5k to mail out, the company provided each employee with their own Antimicrobial Value Cycle Bottle as a thank you gift.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>Results or ROI:</strong> Volunteers appreciated that they took the current state of the world into thought when deciding on a gift. Volunteers also pointed out they loved the product that was made in the USA.&nbsp;</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">&#8203;<strong><u>Industry: Employee Welcome Back Gift&nbsp;</u></strong><br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>What It Was Purchased For:</strong> A gym was planning a grand reopening. To welcome back their team and members they purchased them these branded Antimicrobial Cycle Bottles.<br /><br /><strong>How Was it Distributed:</strong> When the employees showed up for his/her first shift they were given a welcome back gift, including the Cycle Bottle, a branded cloth face mask and a personal Hand Sanitizer.&nbsp;Members received just the cycle bottle during their first visit back,<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>Results or ROI:</strong> The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Employees and members alike loved that in addition to the new cleaning and sanitizing policy, they didn't have to worry about the spread of germs or viruses on their water bottles.&nbsp;<br /></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:100px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/87282_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:90px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/82393_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">&#8203;<strong><u>Industry: Sports</u></strong><br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>What It Was Purchased For</strong>: A baseball team purchased bottles for teammates to use during practice.<br /><br /><strong>How Was it Distributed:</strong> At the team&rsquo;s first practice players were handed the bottles to bring back to every practice and game.<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>Results or ROI:</strong> The team and coaches loved that each bottle and cap were made with the antimicrobial additive. Since the bottles and caps are manufactured with the antimicrobial additive, players do not have to worry about the spread of germs and bacteria if other players move their bottles or even accidently drink from theirs.&nbsp;<br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph">*Claims Statement:&nbsp;&#8203;<span style="color:rgb(75, 75, 75)">MicroHalt products each have an EPA registered antimicrobial agent incorporated into the plastic that protects the item itself by suppressing growth of bacteria. The EPA master label for the registered additive states that the antimicrobial agent is approved for inclusion into the polymers from which the products are manufactured for protection of those products themselves. The antimicrobial properties do not protect users or others against bacteria, viruses, germs or other disease organisms. For more information on U.S. regulations on antimicrobial agents and treated products, visit www.epa.gov</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Case History: MicroHalt Token]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/case-history-antimicrobial-token]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/case-history-antimicrobial-token#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:53:11 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Antimicrobial]]></category><category><![CDATA[Case Histories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Made in the USA]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/case-history-antimicrobial-token</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  &#8203;Item name: MicroHalt Plastic TokenProduct Number: 47205 / 80-47205&nbsp;With the important of safety and wellbeing at top of mind today, having products that fight the growth and spread of bacteria are of high importance. MicroHalt products, like this plastic token, have an additive that fights the growth and spread of bacteria, making them increasingly popular. The additive does not wear off and remains effective for the l [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/lifestyle-am-token-orig_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/product/microhalt-plastic-token" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&#8203;</span><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Item name: MicroHalt Plastic Token</span></a><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Product Number: 47205 / 80-47205</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">With the important of safety and wellbeing at top of mind today, having products that fight the growth and spread of bacteria are of high importance. MicroHalt products, like this plastic token, have an additive that fights the growth and spread of bacteria, making them increasingly popular. The additive does not wear off and remains effective for the life of the product.&nbsp;This token is also made in the USA and readily available. Here&rsquo;s a few different ways this token has been put to use.</span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:49.371428571429%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:100px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/62987_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50.628571428571%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><strong><u>Industry: Farmers Market</u></strong><br /><br /><strong>What it was purchased for:</strong> A cashless method of payment. Before entering the Farmers market, guests would purchase tokens with cash or card and then use those tokens as their &ldquo;payment&rdquo; when purchasing from different vendors.&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>How it was distributed: </strong>Upon entering the farmers market, consumers purchased tokens with cash or credit (1 token = $1). The farmer&rsquo;s market also ran a promotion where when you purchased10 tokens you purchase you get 1 for free. Customers then used the tokens as currency to purchase all their farm fresh needs, and because of the tokens being antimicrobial farmers don't have to worry about the germs from handling cash.<br />&#8203;<br /><strong>Results or ROI: </strong>&nbsp;Customers appreciated the thought that the market was taking considering everyone's overall health and well-being.&nbsp;They were also excited they were able use their credit card to receive the tokens so they didn&rsquo;t have to handle cash or worry about stopping at the ATM before going to the market.</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><strong style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)"><u>Industry: Wild Life</u></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;</span><br /><strong style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">What it was purchased for:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">As a visitor incentive to get customers to return for more visits to the zoo.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;</span><br /><strong style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">How it was distributed:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">For each 2 admissions purchased customers were given the token with &ldquo;1 free admission&rdquo; imprinted on it. Guests who also signed up for the monthly newsletter received a token as an incentive to come back.&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;</span><br /><strong style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Results or ROI</strong><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">: Guests commented upon returning how thoughtful it was that they received free admission and the fact the token help fight the spread of germs. The park is excited to see how many more tokens are being redeemed in the coming months and tracking the return.</span></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:90px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/16059_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:60px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/851_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><strong style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Industry: Customer Appreciation&nbsp;</strong><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;</span><br /><strong style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">What it was purchased for:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">A retail shop purchased these to implement their new customer appreciation incentive program.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;</span><br /><strong style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">How it was distributed:</strong><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;Once a month a retail store holds a customer appreciation day. During certain hours on that day if a customer spent $50 they received a token for 20% off their next purchase.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;</span><br /><strong style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Results or ROI:</strong><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;The shop is already seeing more customers come back with the tokens and seeing more customers to come through their doors on the customer appreciation days.&nbsp;</span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><strong style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)"><u>Industry: Restaurant/Bar&nbsp;</u></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;</span><br /><strong style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">What it was purchased for:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">The go too &ldquo;good for a free drink&rdquo; chip.&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;</span><br /><strong style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">How it was distributed:&nbsp;</strong>A restaurant just reopened and they mailed out a token to their local community. The restaurant mailed their new guidelines to inform customers before arrival what to expect with a token for a free drink with any food purchase. On the mailer the restaurant highlighted the antimicrobial features of the token to calm new and returning guests. The token is an incentive to bring clients in and make them feel let customers know they cared about their well-being&nbsp;as the tokens fight off bacteria growth.<br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;</span><br /><strong style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Results or ROI:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">By mailing out the chips this brought in returning customers as well as new customers who wanted to redeem their free beverage. The mailer containing the new guidelines allowed there to be less stress on the bar/restaurant because everyone knew how to prepare before arriving and also gave them ease when arriving knowing all the new protocols in place for their safety.&nbsp;</span></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:100px;padding-bottom:100px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:right"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/7874_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:70px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/11557_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><strong style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)"><u>Industry: Employee Appreciation&nbsp;</u></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;</span><br /><strong style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">What it was purchased for:</strong><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;A new employee incentive program.&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;</span><br /><strong style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">How it was distributed:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Every time an employee reached their goals, they were rewarded with a token. At the end of the year, the employees will be able to count up their tokens and choose from a variety of rewards based on their token count. Rewards available are company apparel or merchandise, extra vacation days and gift cards.&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;</span><br /><strong style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Results or ROI:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Employee incentive is driving better performance, excitement and encouraging teamwork to reach goals.&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&#8203;&#8203;</span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Claims Statement:&nbsp;&#8203;<span style="color:rgb(75, 75, 75)">MicroHalt products each have an EPA registered antimicrobial agent incorporated into the plastic that protects the item itself by suppressing growth of bacteria. The EPA master label for the registered additive states that the antimicrobial agent is approved for inclusion into the polymers from which the products are manufactured for protection of those products themselves. The antimicrobial properties do not protect users or others against bacteria, viruses, germs or other disease organisms. For more information on U.S. regulations on antimicrobial agents and treated products, visit www.epa.gov</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product Hack: Flyer/Plate]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/product-hack-flyerplate]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/product-hack-flyerplate#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 17:52:51 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/product-hack-flyerplate</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  We&rsquo;ve all been there&mdash;at a picnic, barbecue, tailgating, whatever the occasion&mdash;standing in line waiting for the food, knowing full well that the flimsy paper plate in your hand is not nearly sturdy enough to support your raging appetite.   					 							 		 	       &nbsp;Our variety of Flyers are not only a fun promotional product with a large surface area for custom messages but they can multifuction as a plate wh [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/product/9-confetti-flyer-271' target='_blank'> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/editor/flyer-2.jpg?1594910168" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">We&rsquo;ve all been there&mdash;at a picnic, barbecue, tailgating, whatever the occasion&mdash;standing in line waiting for the food, knowing full well that the flimsy paper plate in your hand is not nearly sturdy enough to support your raging appetite.<br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;Our variety of <a href="https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/search?search_query=Flyer" target="_blank">Flyers </a>are not only a fun promotional product with a large surface area for custom messages but they can multifuction as a plate when flipped over! This hack is great for food stands, food trucks, outdoor dining and more, solving all problems when it comes to on the go eating.&nbsp;</span></div>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:right;max-width:100%;;clear:right;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a href='https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/search?search_query=Flyer' target='_blank'><img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/editor/flyer-group.jpg?1594844978" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 30px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">&#8203;<span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">We have 4 different styles of flyers from heavy duty to color changing in the sun, all of which are made in the USA. <a href="https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/search?search_query=flyer" target="_blank">Flyers </a>can hold a plate up to 8 &#8542;&rdquo; around or a variety of other plating methods such as deli liners or parchment paper. Using a flyer under food will also allow customers to carry with ease and not worry about flimsy disposable plating failing them before they even set their food down. The thickness of the Flyer allows for hotter items and not burn customers&rsquo; fingers at the touch of picking it up.</span></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:45.257142857143%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:10px;margin-right:0px;text-align:left"> <a href='https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/search?search_query=flyer' target='_blank'> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/editor/7.jpg?1594992413" alt="Picture" style="width:391;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:54.742857142857%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">The great thing about this hack is that it can also be used at Company Picnics to show employee appreciation and have a nice takeaway. Our <a href="https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/search?search_query=Full+Color+Flyer" target="_blank">Full Color Imprint</a> option allows brands to showcase a more vibrant logo. The product hack image illustrates how to transition our flyers from playtime fun, to functional food companion.&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Whether it&rsquo;s a food stand located in a park or a food truck parked outside a bank during lunch hours, this hack is perfect for anyone in the food business. Once the customer consumes a delicious meal they will then spread the love of any brand while playing a good old game of catch with a flyer.&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&#8203;&#8203;</span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Press Release: AAkron Line Introduces MicroHalt Product Line]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/aakron-line-introduces-antimicrobial-product-line]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/aakron-line-introduces-antimicrobial-product-line#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 12:09:05 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Antimicrobial]]></category><category><![CDATA[Company News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Press Release]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/aakron-line-introduces-antimicrobial-product-line</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  &#8203;AKRON, NY, MAY 27, 2020 - AAkron Line, a top 40 promotional products supplier, announced today they have introduced a new line of MicroHalt products. &nbsp;The new antimicrobial line includes AAkron manufactured 17 oz. stadium cup, plastic token and fly swatter, as well as an imported pen. &nbsp;Products will be available starting early June.&nbsp;   					 							 		 	       &ldquo;The shortage of MicroHalt products in our  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:42.971428571429%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/microhalt-cross-out_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:217;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:57.028571428571%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">&#8203;<strong>AKRON, NY, MAY 27, 2020</strong> - AAkron Line, a top 40 promotional products supplier, announced today they have introduced a new line of <a href="https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/search?search_query=Microhalt" target="_blank">MicroHalt products</a>. &nbsp;The new antimicrobial line includes AAkron manufactured 17 oz. stadium cup, plastic token and fly swatter, as well as an imported pen. &nbsp;Products will be available starting early June.&nbsp;</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div class="paragraph">&ldquo;The shortage of MicroHalt products in our industry immediately got us excited about the opportunity to build a line of products. We are fortunate to be a domestic manufacturer so that we could do this is in such a timely manner with these unprecedented times,&rdquo; says Devin Piscitelli, CEO and Co-owner of AAkron Line.<br /><br />The antimicrobial additives helps prevent the growth and spread of bacteria, neutralizing over 99% of active bacteria. The powerful, invisible additive does not wear off and remains effective for the life of the product<strong>. All of the products have passed and comply with standard industry testing. Test information can be viewed at <a href="http://www.aakronline.com/">www.aakronline.com</a>.</strong><br /><br />AAkron Line will continue to expand their <a href="https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/search?search_query=Microhalt" target="_blank">new MicroHalt line</a> and already has additional products in the testing phase. The company will look at both domestically manufactured and imported products as the trend for antimicrobial products will continue into the foreseeable future.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>  <div class="paragraph">Claims Statement:&nbsp;&#8203;<span style="color:rgb(75, 75, 75)">MicroHalt products each have an EPA registered antimicrobial agent incorporated into the plastic that protects the item itself by suppressing growth of bacteria. The EPA master label for the registered additive states that the antimicrobial agent is approved for inclusion into the polymers from which the products are manufactured for protection of those products themselves. The antimicrobial properties do not protect users or others against bacteria, viruses, germs or other disease organisms. For more information on U.S. regulations on antimicrobial agents and treated products, visit www.epa.gov</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Good Promotions Interview with AAkron Line]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/social-good-promotions-interview]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/social-good-promotions-interview#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 17:50:11 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[GIVE BACK Program]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/social-good-promotions-interview</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  Our friends at Social Good Promotions spent some time with CEO and Co-owner, Devin Piscitelli talking about our GiveBack One for One Program.&nbsp;&#8203;&nbsp;Roger Burnett, Founder of Social Good Promotions, dives deep discussing our program, how it works, and the impact our donations make.We are beyond grateful for the support from Social Good Promotions and proud to be part of their mission. Their supply chain is designed to c [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:40.114285714286%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/published/the-sogood-interviews-1.png?1589306237" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:59.885714285714%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(23, 43, 77)">Our friends at Social Good Promotions spent some time with CEO and Co-owner, Devin Piscitelli talking about our GiveBack One for One Program.&nbsp;</span>&#8203;&nbsp;<span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Roger Burnett, Founder of Social Good Promotions, dives deep discussing our program, how it works, and the impact our donations make.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">We are beyond grateful for the support from Social Good Promotions and proud to be part of their mission. Their supply chain is designed to connect socially conscious consumers with suppliers who have giveback initiatives to make the world a better place. The team at Social Good is passionate about what they do and they&rsquo;re great at being the bridge that makes these connections happen!<br />&#8203;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Check out the interview here:&nbsp;<br />&#8203;</span><a href="https://socialgoodpromotions.com/sogood-supply-co/?wchannelid=oqzgkn6wz6&amp;wvideoid=cbk97qm9cl" target="_blank">https://socialgoodpromotions.com/sogood-supply-co/?wchannelid=oqzgkn6wz6&amp;wvideoid=cbk97qm9cl</a></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div class="paragraph"></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Press Release: AAkron Line Begins Production of Face Shields]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/press-release-aakron-line-begins-production-of-face-shields]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/press-release-aakron-line-begins-production-of-face-shields#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:16:07 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Company News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Made in the USA]]></category><category><![CDATA[Press Release]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/press-release-aakron-line-begins-production-of-face-shields</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  &#8203;&#8203;AKRON, NY - APRIL 29, 2020&nbsp;Top 40 promotional product supplier and manufacturer, AAkron Line, announced today they have begun manufacturing face shields, after waiting nearly a full month for proper certification from the federal government. The new face shields will be immediately available to state and federal first responders while being available to promotional distributors next week.   					 							 		 	    [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:42.857142857143%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:right"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/published/43251-product-in-use.jpg?1588776003" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:57.142857142857%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">&#8203;<span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&#8203;</span><strong style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">AKRON, NY - APRIL 29, 2020</strong><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;Top 40 promotional product supplier and manufacturer, AAkron Line, announced today they have begun manufacturing face shields, after waiting nearly a full month for proper certification from the federal government. The new face shields will be immediately available to state and federal first responders while being available to promotional distributors next week.</span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div class="paragraph">&ldquo;We immediately began to look at the whole spectrum of PPE products to see where and how we could use our manufacturing expertise to help in the COVID-19 fight. We have also seen first-hand numerous products that are available with no certification or documentation so we felt very strongly that whatever we did had to be done to the highest standards&rdquo; says Devin Piscitelli, CEO &amp; Co-owner of AAkron Line.<br /><br />AAkron&rsquo;s face shield is a FDA Listed Device and has passed ANSI testing. The test conducted and passed are ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2015-Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices &ndash; Full Requirement , and ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2015-Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices &ndash; Droplets and Splashes.<br /><br />The face shields have an elastic band for flexible fit, a crystal clear shield and are foam padded for comfort. The company will sell the face shields with the option of imprinting or they can be purchased blank.<br /><br />These face shields are the second item AAkron Line has introduced in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Last week the company introduced their new <a href="https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/search?search_query=28706" target="_blank">Face Mask Ear Saver</a>. The ear saver is also Made in the USA of a latex-free, thermoplastic rubber which allows elastic bands of the face mask to be comfortably hooked together to prevent rubbing behind the ears.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Press Release: AAkron Line Donates Face Mask Ear Savers to Frontline Workers]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/press-release-aakron-line-donates-face-mask-ear-savers-to-frontline-workers]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/press-release-aakron-line-donates-face-mask-ear-savers-to-frontline-workers#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:25:39 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Company News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Press Release]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://aakronline.weebly.com/blogarticles/press-release-aakron-line-donates-face-mask-ear-savers-to-frontline-workers</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  AKRON, NY - APRIL 23, 2020 - &#8203;AAkron Line, a top 40 promotional products supplier and manufacturer, has donated over 5,000 face mask ear savers to frontline workers in their local communities in Western New York, Chattanooga, TN, and San Francisco, CA.&nbsp; &nbsp;   					 							 		 	       AAkron Line recently introduced an exclusive design of an ear saver that allows elastic bands of the face mask to be comfortably hooked [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:40.114285714286%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://aakronline.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/4/4/124412579/published/28706-prod-in-use-750sq.jpg?1587670157" alt="Picture" style="width:310;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:59.885714285714%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><strong>AKRON, NY - APRIL 23, 2020</strong> - &#8203;AAkron Line, a top 40 promotional products supplier and manufacturer, has donated over 5,000 face mask ear savers to frontline workers in their local communities in Western New York, Chattanooga, TN, and San Francisco, CA.&nbsp; &nbsp;</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div class="paragraph">AAkron Line 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. The <a href="https://www.aakronline.com/en_us/search?search_query=28706" target="_blank">Fask Mask Ear Savers</a> are made in the USA of a latex-free, thermoplastic rubber.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br /><br />&ldquo;These soft and durable ear savers will help keep first responders comfortable while staying safe. It&rsquo;s our way to say thank you for all they are doing,&rdquo; says Devin Piscitelli, CEO and co-owner of AAkron Line.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>