Inteplast Group Acquires A.L.P., Supporting Growth in Optical Molding
November 4, 2026

A.L.P. has been acquired by Inteplast Group. The business will now operate as ALP Lighting Components LLC, an Inteplast Group company, within the Sustainable Packaging & Printing Solutions (SP&PS) Division. The acquisition provides additional resources to expand ALP’s manufacturing capabilities and pursue new markets while maintaining its longstanding commitment to lighting OEMs. Read more

George Kacic to Receive Legendary Leadership Award at the 37th ARTS Awards
November 3, 2026

Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, announce George Kacic, chief executive officer of Margins USA and founding partner of asK Consulting LLC, as the recipient of the Legendary Leadership Award for a career spent building brands, opening markets, and developing the next generation of gift and home industry leaders. The award will be presented at the 37th ARTS Awards, taking place at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas on Friday, January 8, 2027. Read more