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Welcome to Astandard.

The Source for Customized Wear, Gear and Gifts.
 



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Our customer service philosophy is very simple and straight forward: Customer Satisfaction is our primary concern. We strive to give our customers the finest quality products, economical pricing complemented by the best customer service. We'll do the research for the best product to suit your business building, product branding, customer and employee recognition needs.

Our goal is to make your job easier by doing all of the leg work for you. Your order is delivered on time and on budget, making you the hero. We will communicate with you and process your order quickly and easily.

Browse the site for product ideas, read success stories from our clients and find out what sets us apart from the competition.

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Survey Says Bags Are Top Trade Show Branding Tool
When it comes to promoting a business at a conference or event, conference bags are the best way to get a brand name across, according to a new survey. The study, released by Nexus Collections, found that 23% of respondents selected conference bags as the most effective branding option. "What people are looking for is exposure at the show – not necessarily that people are going to be using these bags afterwards," says Mark Klang, manager of PromosLogos (asi/300581), who says he is not surprised at the strong showing by bags. "Even if it's nothing wild that's really going to get a lot of interest, at least they have people walking around the trade show or the conference with those bags and you've got a nice imprint there."

Pens, conference notepads and lanyards followed on the rankings, with 13%, 12% and 10%, respectively. "Like the conference bags, both the pens and notepads have longevity with many delegates taking them away and using them on into the future," said Nick Jones, Nexus Collections managing director, in a statement. "I can also appreciate the popularity of lanyards as they are so visible at events, every delegate and member of the team sees not just their own, but the hundreds around them as well."

Among the lowest ranked branding efforts at trade shows were the less tangible ones. Sponsorships of educational sessions, programs and catering events held the bottom three spots, with 7%, 6% and 4% of respondents citing them, with advertising and posters with only a slightly better showing. "I'd say t-shirts and pens are my number-one seller," says Unice Latimer, owner of L&L Advertising Supplies (asi/246750), who expected that pens would be even higher on the list of promotions for conferences and events. "Pens are a good one for businesses just to give away for promotional items. It's always good so people can have one on hand or make a note." 


A Standard Success Story
"Thanks!!! You're totally awesome for pulling off this miracle."

"The Center for Women has counted on A. Standard to provide a variety of promotional products over the last 5 years and we are always very pleased with the service , product quality and timeliness of delivery."  

"We received the pens, and everyone is happy!  Thank you for following up."

"We received the tablecloths yesterday. They look great!   Thanks so much again for all your assistance."

"You are so good! Thanks for everything. If I could vote on the best customer service person in Charleston, it would be you."

"Thanks for everything! It has been a pleasure to work with you. I hope that the networking event in November provides not only business leads, but contracts with agencies."

"As always great work! Have a wonderful Holiday Season!"

"They are great!!! Thanks for all of your punctual help with everything.  I hope we can work with you again in the future."

"It appears the mugs were a big hit! Expect a call...I was impressed, not only was the price cheaper than other on-line vendors, but quality was impressive."

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