Promotional Products on
Behalf of Penn |
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September 10, 2013, Volume 60, No. 4 |
Many University departments purchase a variety of items that feature the Penn logo. Often these are "promotional" items that are distributed at informational fairs or used by Penn affiliated organizations. Recently, a number of unfortunate events at manufacturing facilities throughout the world have increased the attention given to the conditions under which these goods are produced. Penn has long been at the forefront of endeavors to ensure that goods bearing its trademarks are produced by companies that adhere to high standards. The institution takes an active approach in working with companies that share those principles and has identified a provider to meet these unique requirements.
Promoversity (BEN Buys Supplier #475217) is the preferred contract supplier for producing promotional items and apparel that incorporate Penn branding into their designs. As a licensed supplier to the University, Promoversity has agreed to adhere to the University's Code of Workplace Conduct for Penn Licensed Product Manufacturers, which outlines a set of minimum production standards and labor practices (see Almanac September 18, 2012). The company is a member of the Fair Labor Association and a Certified Green Business.
The company has been provided with Penn's official trademarks and is versed in their proper usage. Its team is able to create designs for goods such as low-cost promotional goods as well as fine gifts while ensuring that the final product accommodates these unique specifications.
Departments may access the ordering site through the Penn Marketplace. All Promoversity products must be processed via the BEN Buys purchasing system. Additional product and pricing information as well as assistance with special orders is available by directly contacting Promoversity.
Please share this communication with appropriate personnel you feel would benefit from this information. Questions may be directed to Penn Purchasing Services by contacting Linda Greene. She is responsible for a variety of commodities including promotional goods along with print, publications and interactive communications. She can be reached at (215) 898-7796 or lindagre@upenn.edu
—Division of Business Services |