Category Archives: Company News

Eimskip, Shipping Containers, and Portland, Maine (Oh My!)

May 21, 2018Company NewsEnvironmental, SustainabilityBulletin Bottle

Recently, I had the awesome opportunity to tour Eimskip, a major transportation company that serves the Northern Atlantic. I was very interested to see how Portland, Maine (our home turf!) has become an integral part of international trade and learn more about how Bulletin Bottle is impacted by businesses like Eimskip.

Eimskip was founded in 1914 and runs a network of 63 offices in 20 countries and operates a fleet of 22 vessels. Not too shabby! Their presence in Portland is large and proud. Continue reading →

Bulletin Bottle: Now Place Your Custom Water Bottle Order Online!

September 22, 2017Company NewsBulletin Bottle

We’ve got big news to share! Did you notice? The way you shop for custom water bottles will never be the same. Maybe that’s too dramatic, but we are pretty pumped about our new capabilities. So, go ahead…check out the all new Bulletin Bottle! While you’re there, keep these five things in mind: Continue reading →

Special Surfers: Summer Stoke for Special People

August 25, 2017Company NewsCool KidsBulletin Bottle

Special Surfers’ founder, Nanci Boutet, with Jennifer Christensen and kids

On the third Tuesday in June, July, and August, a huge group of amazing people from all over New England—and beyond–converge on Gooches Beach in Kennebunkport, Maine to share in a magical evening of surfing, support, and love with Special Surfers.

Special Surfers is a nonprofit that provides an opportunity for kids and young adults with special needs (emotional, mental, or physical) to surf in the summer. There is no cost to participants or their families, and all equipment and instruction is provided.

Bulletin Brands staff member Jennifer Christensen has been participating in the event with her son, Jack, since 2012. Jack has Down syndrome, and Special Surfers is a highlight of his summer. While there are many people with Down syndrome surfing, there are literally hundreds of special surfers with many different types of disabilities that participate. Continue reading →