PPB January 2021

PPAI Honors Berlekamp, Kaeser And Rosenfeld As 2021 Promotional Products Pioneers Three legendary individuals have been named PPAI 2021 Promotional Products Pioneers in recognition of their business acumen or technological skills that have played a key role in the advancement of the industry. This year’s honors are presented posthumously to Kenneth Israel Berlekamp, Sr. of Berlekamp Plastics; Richard E. Kaeser of Kaeser & Blair, Inc.; and Carl Rosenfeld of Walter W. Cribbins. Each will be recognized in a video during the PPAI Expo Direct- 2-You this month. This award program is sponsored by Bruce Fox, Inc. Kenneth “The Colonel” Israel Berlekamp, Sr.—Innovation: Berlekamp introduced new technologies and applications to the promotional products industry. In 1948, he first brought imprinted glass ashtrays to the specialty world and later injection molding, Top Left: Richard E. Kaeser of Kaeser & Blair, Inc.; Top Right: Carl Rosenfeld of Walter W. Cribbins; Above: Kenneth Israel Berlekamp, Sr. of Berlekamp Plastics. What’s Happening Inside PPAI This Month P. 72 PPAI Honors Berlekamp, Kaeser And Rosenfeld As 2021 Promotional Products Pioneers P. 75 Industry Members Weigh In On Increased Work Hours, Virtual Events, Holiday Plans And More P. 77 Lindsey Davis, MAS, Joins PPAI Board As RAC Delegate; Norm Hullinger, CAS, Remains On Board To Fill Open Seat P. 79 PPAI President/ CEO To Step Down At End Of March P. 80 PPAI Volunteer Spotlight: Awards and Recognition Committee 72 | JANUARY 2021 | CONNECT