Lots of Made in USA Products Featured at ASI Show Chicago 2011

Heidi Thorne at ASI Show Chicago 2011 I love going to the ASI (Advertising Specialty Institute) Show in Chicago every summer at McCormick Place. It’s the ramp up to the fall and holiday buying season with the launch of some new products. And it’s always great to chat with my supplier partner friends.

I was really impressed at the number of selections made in the United States that were on display this year. In fact, there was a special showcase of USA made promotional products at the show’s entrance. Here’s just a few of the exciting offerings I found…

Soy Lip Balms. For those who are concerned about using petroleum-based personal care products, we now can offer soy and beeswax based lip balms. Several packaging options are available including standard tubes, tins, and a cute little soda can shape. Plus, the soy lip balms we feature are Made in the USA.

Click Here to See New Soy Lip Balm Products at PromoWithPurposeShop.com

Superheroes, Super Value. Who says superheroes don’t exist? I found one at the ASI Show Chicago! “MegaMan” is from a supplier that really can be a superhero for both distributors and their clients. A huge segment of their product offerings are Made in the USA. They get superhero points from me for that alone. But they also help save the world with items that are more environmentally conscious. With a couple exceptions (the solid stadium cups and straws/lids), their plastic items that we feature on the USAandUnionMadePromoShop.com contain a formula which helps them biodegrade to make them landfill friendly. And for those who are trying to save green, these selections are reasonably priced and have unheard of mini minimums, some as few as 25 pieces. Yes, 25 pieces! So for that little event you have where you need some giveaways, our Super Values collection to the rescue! Look for the Super Value! button as shown at the right and click to see all available products in the collection.

Libbey® Glass. Yes, it’s the glassware brand you recognize from retail. Did you know it is Made in the USA? So for that event or holiday party where you want to give a keepsake, check out this collection of promotional stemware, steins, beverage glasses and mugs. And since these selections are from our Super Value offerings, you’ll also enjoy the low minimums, budget-friendly pricing and short 5-day in-factory production time, too.

Click Here to See the Entire Libbey® Glass Promotional Glassware Collection

JournalBooks® Journals, Diaries and Planners. Looking for a totally original notepad to distribute at your next conference or seminar? JournalBooks® brand journals, diaries and planners are it! Talk about options… die-cut windows on the cover, custom printed insert pages, textures, metallic covers, the list goes on. And they’re made to order right here in the USA. But you really have to see some of them to see why they’re so special. So I made a quick video showing some samples…

BioAd® Wheat Straw Desk Items. We’re proud to include several BioAd® biodegradable drinkware, houseware and desk products on both our PromoWithPurposeShop.com and USAandUnionMadePromoShop.com shopsites. When exposed to landfill or compost conditions, the BioAd® plastic is designed to safely degrade within a few years. New this year are items which contain wheat straw in the plastic. A very back-to-nature look. Available for letter openers and rulers. And they’re Made in the USA.

Of course, one of the highlights from the show was the opportunity to hear “Da Coach” Mike Ditka of the 1985 Chicago Super Bowl Bears for the Thursday keynote. Definitely a Made in the USA original. What a treat!

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