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NC Custom Expands Capabilities with Strategic Acquisition

Hicksville, NY – January 5, 2026 – NC Custom (ASI: 44900; SAGE: 52303; PPAI: 111662; PPPC: 920802), a leading North American manufacturer and top 20 supplier of promotional products, is excited to announce the acquisition of Confection360. This strategic move enhances NC Custom’s manufacturing capabilities and launches a new product collection in January 2026, fully integrating in-house production of high-definition etched chocolates.

Confection360 pioneered the high-speed, detailed etching of chocolate for mass production and print on demand. NC Custom will now produce etched bars in-house — offering faster turnaround, flexible order sizes and expanded packaging options — turning every chocolate into a memorable promotional tool that leaves a lasting impression while maintaining the highest standards of quality and sustainability. 

This innovation expands NC Custom’s range of print-on-demand food products, including its recently released Digital Print Chocolate Collection, which debuted in the 2025 holiday season. 

“Our acquisition strengthens our position as a full-service partner for chocolate gifts across the promotional product space,” said Lance Stier, CEO of NC Custom. “We are fortunate to build upon the legacy of Confection 360, a pioneer in the chocolate industry, and are especially excited to roll out our Launch Collection — featuring Etched Bars, sleek Window Boxes and Slim Bars (singles and 6-packs), all designed for high-impact and quick turn.”

“Bringing etching capabilities in-house is a logical and exciting next step,” added David Miller. President of NC Custom. “Our customers rely on us to deliver not just a product, but a turnkey promotional solution — now with more premium formats, the same reliability, and even faster speed.” 

“We will also be expanding the etched food products in the future – stay tuned!” 

Launching in January 2026, the initial collection brings a new level of versatility to chocolate gifting, with more innovations on the way. Get a first look at PPAI 2026, Booth 5841.

About NC Custom 

With over 50 years of award-winning experience, NC Custom (ASI: 44900; SAGE: 52303; PPAI: 111662; PPPC: 920802) is a top-20 ASI Supplier and a leading diversified manufacturer of more than 3,000 products, spanning confectionery, mints, chocolate, hard goods, health and beauty, wellness, premium apparel, and soft goods for the promotional products industry. Chocolate Inn, a subsidiary of NC Custom, remains the only food vendor in the promotional products industry that is SQF-certified, the highest global standard of food safety. The company operates two world-class manufacturing facilities and offers an industry-leading range of printing, packaging, and decorating capabilities. As a leading hard goods and health and beauty manufacturer, Lanco, also a subsidiary of NC Custom, provides extensive product customization capabilities, including custom-formulated lip balm, sanitizer, candles, lotions, and more.