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He is an award winning promotional products industry insider with considerable knowledge of the promotional products universe. Complementing his overall industry understanding, Mike has specialized in promotional apparel for over a decade, fulfilling large custom opportunities and recognizable uniform programs, inclusive of items such as headwear, fleece, socks, woven and knit shirts, and jackets. He is a recognized expert in promotional apparel and he works with manufacturers around the world - possessing the ability to produce any type of apparel and fully prepared to meet the exacting requirements his clients have come to expect. Mike's background encompasses the most popular forms of promotional products. Prior to focusing on apparel, Mike was involved in the sales, marketing and management of promotional products companies specializing in umbrellas, writing instruments and dated goods. A past-president of the Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY), he continues to volunteer within the promotional products industry. Mike is active on a national level with the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), as a board member of the Promotional Products Mentoring Network, and as chair of PPAI’s Events committee. He is an accomplished writer and pens an entertaining column for the popular promotional products industry magazine, Identity Marketing. Well-known for his effortless speaking style, Mike is a sought after host and emcee for promotional products industry meetings and events. Mike wants to hear from past, present and future clients. He can be reached at 973-579-9358, or MSchenker@CustomIntersource.com. |
Today, as a partner in Custom InterSource, LLC - a new venture launched to bring the world to you through affordable custom promotional product sourcing - Neil is excited to help industry professionals save their customers money while also increasing their own profit margins. He says, "As a distributor, your job requires you to spend your time being out - selling. We're here to be your creative partner, we help you locate or design that perfect item that fits your customers’ needs". Neil has been engaged in all aspects of custom sourcing, custom creating and the direct importing of all types of products for the promotional products industry - including beginning-to-end delivered products. His professional background also includes all areas of conceptualization and design, manufacturing, packaging, shipping, importing, customs clearance and delivery of product. He is also familiar and up to date in the areas of eco-responsibility and product testing. Neil is always searching for potential development of new products to introduce to the promotional products industry and travels extensively to factories around the world. He is constantly investigating the newest, most innovative and up-to-date products available. Neil has honed his expertise to bring you the best quality and pricing for your custom promotional products needs, while always providing the finest personal service. Neil prides himself on efficiency and always gives rapid response to your product or project requests. Neil looks forward to hearing from current and prospective clients. He can be reached by phone at 973-325-6781, or NLipper@CustomInterSource.com. |
Mike Schenker, MAS, has been energetically involved in the promotional products industry for over twenty-five years. Beginning his career with a five year turn as a distributor, Mike eased over to the supplier world with great success. Now a partner in Custom InterSource, his experience on both sides of the promotional products industry gives Mike the ability to apply a multi-faceted perspective to his clients’ needs.
Neil Lipper is a 25-year promotional products industry professional and founder of Lipco Industries Inc. which was a leading industry supplier from 1983 to 2006. Lipco operated as an importer/sourcing agent to both promotional products distributors as well as other industry suppliers. In 2007, he joined Prime Resources as Director of Custom Sourcing. Dedicated to the promotional products industry, Neil is a Past President and Hall of Fame member of the Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY).