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A smiling man with short dark hair and glasses takes a box from a storage shelf. He is wearing a black jumper. Storage shelves with storage bins can be seen in the background. These are coloured yellow and blue. There are more boxes on the shelves. The floor is grey concrete.

11/05/2025

Advertising media fulfilment: efficiency for marketing and brand presence

Advertising material fulfillment ensures smooth processes for storage, shipping, and order picking. GBC explains why marketing benefits from this.

View over Paris with the Eiffel Tower in the centre

10/22/2025

Trainee exchange in France: Judy gains valuable experience

Our trainee Judy is expanding her expertise during a trainee exchange program in France. With exciting insights into schools, companies, and culture, she is gaining valuable experience for her training at GBC.

The picture shows a young woman with long, brown hair and an orange-coloured shirt, giving both thumbs up and smiling. The background consists of a colour gradient in orange tones.

10/10/2025

GXN Ranking 2025: GBC achieves fourth place among Europe's top advertising media distributors

GBC ranks fourth among Europe's top ten advertising material distributors in the GXN Ranking 2025. This is a strong indication of our independent performance and outstanding expertise.

A large industrial printer stands in a work area with concrete walls and floor. The machine has several sections, including a control panel with buttons and screens, and appears to be designed for printing on various materials. In the background are rolls of material on shelves and a laptop on a counter.

09/17/2025

Black Beauty DTF printing press: efficiency and quality in the GBC in-house print shop

The Black Beauty DTF printing machine is revolutionizing GBC's in-house print shop. Less manual work, faster processes, and the highest quality in textile printing.

Three people are standing on a staircase. In front is a young man wearing a green and black striped polo shirt and blue jeans, to his left is a young woman in a white T-shirt and blue jeans, behind is a young woman in a red jacket and dark trousers. Concrete walls and an orange-coloured section of wall can be seen in the background.

09/03/2025

Welcome to GBC: Our three new trainees 2025

Three new trainees are joining the GBC team with immediate effect. With fresh ideas and motivation, they will enrich the full service for advertising materials and bring new impetus to the daily work at GBC.

A smiling woman holds a sundae with cream and strawberry sauce in front of an ice cream van with a green, white and red design. A man stands at the sales window and talks to the seller. Parked cars and trees can be seen in the background.

08/29/2025

Ice cream van visit to GBC: A sweet treat for our employees

The ice cream truck visit to GBC brought sweet joy to all employees during their lunch break. A big thank you to the Dalsheim ice cream parlor!

A person operates a yellow and black transfer press to apply a design to a piece of fabric - presumably a T-shirt. The hands position the fabric and design under the partially open press. Various items of clothing hang in the background.

07/30/2025

On-demand production of advertising materials: How individual brand communication works in real time

On-demand production of advertising materials enables individual, sustainable and efficient brand communication: flexible and without overproduction.

07/23/2025

Hoodies as advertising media: why they are the perfect brand ambassadors

Why hoodies are the perfect brand ambassadors and how they promote team spirit, visibility and brand presence. GBC advises as a full-service partner.

Several people are sitting at two picnic tables outside on a wooden terrace next to a building with large windows. They are eating together, chatting and have plates of food in front of them.

07/09/2025

After-work barbecue at GBC: Enjoying together after work

At our after-work barbecue, we gathered on the terrace after work to unwind and let the day come to a close.

A brown-haired and short-haired woman stands in front of a wall with vertical wooden panels. The woman is wearing a white T-shirt with the word 'love' in cursive script and has her hands in the pockets of dark trousers.

07/02/2025

Rebecca takes over the training at GBC

She guides our apprentices into their professional future with experience and heart.

Six people stand in a circle, each holding a large, white puzzle piece with black outlines. They appear coordinated, as if they are trying to put the puzzle pieces together.

06/04/2025

Drop shipments in the advertising media sector: individual solutions with personal service

CI-compliant promotional products, personalized consulting, and worldwide shipping—all from a single source.

05/21/2025

Placing logos correctly on promotional items: Tips for effective advertising

How should a logo be properly placed on promotional products? GBC explains why subtle branding is often the better choice.

A selection of environmentally friendly, reusable products lies on a surface with a green moss background. On display are a gym bag, two drinking bottles with lids, a stainless steel cup, a small white cap and a white carrier bag. Pieces of moss are scattered between the objects.

05/07/2025

Sustainable advertising media: How GBC is helping to shape change in the advertising media industry

Eco-friendly materials, carbon footprint reporting, and CSR certifications—for sustainable brand communication.

Two people stand next to each other in front of a shelf with various merchandise items, including a soft toy and branded mugs.

04/30/2025

Global exchange at GBC: differences in production and logistics between the USA and Germany

Our colleague Nicole, from the USA, visited us here in Germany and noticed clear differences between the locations.

An illuminated palm holds a floating digital cogwheel with a tick in the middle. Seven yellow stars are arranged around the cogwheel. The background is dark, highlighting the hand and the digital elements.

04/23/2025

ISO certifications at GBC: quality, environment and safety in the full advertising media service

With ISO certifications 9001, 14001, and 27001, GBC stands as a full-service promotional products provider committed to quality, sustainability, and security.

Four people are standing behind a table at an education or careers fair. On the table are promotional materials such as a laptop, brochures and containers with small give-aways. Several banners can be seen in the background, including one that reads: 'THE FUTURE IS YOURS TO CREATE' as well as training courses such as e-commerce, wholesale and foreign trade management, warehouse management, marketing communication and office management.

04/16/2025

Review of BIM Alzey 2025: Our impressions and highlights

The BIM Alzey 2025 was a successful event, providing valuable insights and engaging conversations about our training opportunities.