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Promotional Maglights: Picking the Right Size For You

Promotional Maglights (Maglites)

Promotional Maglite flashlights are popular giveaways because they’re long-lasting, durable, American made, and come in a range of sizes to fit different uses and budgets. Here’s an overview of the main size categories.

Ultra Small (AAA batteries)

Promotional Maglights

These are the smallest options, typically powered by 1–2 AAA batteries. Around 3–5 inches long, they’re lightweight and ideal for keychains or pockets. Their portability makes them a top choice for mass promotional events.

Kinda Small (AA batteries)

Promotional Maglights

AA Maglites are slightly larger (about 5–6 inches) and provide more brightness and runtime than AAA models. They strike a balance between portability and performance, making them a common corporate gift.

Kinda Big (C Cell)

Promotional Maglights

Mid-size versions use C batteries and are significantly larger (roughly 9–12 inches). These offer stronger light output and a more substantial feel, often chosen for safety programs or industrial promotions.

Full-Size (D Cell)Promotional Maglights

The largest Maglites use D batteries and can exceed 12 inches in length. Known for their high output and durability, they’re often used by security teams and emergency services, making them ideal for premium promotional branding.

How to Choose the Right Size For Your Promotional Project:

  • Budget giveaways: AAA batteries

  • Everyday use: AA batteries

  • Work or utility: C or D cell

Maglite’s variety of sizes allows you to choose what suits your current needs. Your company logo is permanently laser engraved on the barrel.

Get to Know Your Customers, With Promotional Maglights on Thursday, July 17

Promotional Maglights (Maglites) are a great way to celebrate “Get to Know Your

Promotional Maglights (Maglites)
K3A Maglite Solitaire Flashlight- Blue

Customers Day”. That special day is the 3rd Thursday of every quarter. This month, that day is July 17. It’s the best time to give these promotional products to your best customers, and solidify your relationship. If you don’t hold onto your customers, someone else might.

 

Promotional Maglights (Maglites) Not Affected by Chinese Lockdown

Promotional Maglights (Maglites) are always made in the USA. Fortunately they

K3A LED Mini Maglite, a promotional Maglight
K3A LED Mini Maglite

will not be affected by the Covid lockdowns occurring in China this month.

This month’s supply chain issues are mainly caused by China’s lockdown due to an increased occurrence of Covid.

Our trade association, Advertising Specialy Institute (ASI) reported that “Suppliers say lockdowns in Shanghai and other areas of China are likely to delay restocking of promo products in North America.”

I know, there has been an inventory issue for a year. Now it is getting worse. China was producing and shipping at a reduced volume last year. Now they are blatantly shut down. The Port of Shanghai is now a huge ship parking lot.  These ships are either waiting to get loaded or unloaded.

Container Ship Waiting to Get Unloaded
Container Ship Waiting to Get Unloaded

How long will this problem last? It depends on the lockdown, and how the Chinese government handles the issue. Fortunately, Maglite is not affected. Many other suppliers like SanMar (according to ASI) have anticipated this problem, and have stocked up on inventory, to above average levels. Other promotional product suppliers that saw this lockdown coming, also are probably prepared to meet customer demand this year. Hopefully China will get back on its feet again soon.

Why We Love Promotional Maglites (And You Should, Too!)

Why We Love Promotional Maglites
Why We Love Promotional Maglites

The flashlights that are popular around the world, Promotional Maglites, occupy a special place in our hearts. Here are our best reasons:

  • When we walk in the neighborhood at night, they protect us from dangers like traffic, uneven sidewalks, and randomly placed dog waste.
  • Maglites advertise our business to our customers.
  • They carry our logo almost forever.
  • Their fine quality reflects the quality of our business services and products.
  • Our customers appreciate us because we care enough to give the best flashlight made.
  • Maglites are made in the USA.

7 Ways To Use Promotional Maglites®

Tony Sabo & Dave Navoyosky at the New Product Showcase (NPS) in Cleveland OH Jan 19, 2016
Tony Sabo & Dave Navoyosky at the New Product Showcase (NPS) in Cleveland OH

Since you can get your company logo applied to Maglites®, you have the power to do many things. Here are the best 7 ways to use Promotional Maglites®…

  1. Give them as safety awards to everyone in the shop, after a year being accident-free.
  2. Give them to your best customers in order to secure your relationship.
  3. Use them as raffle prizes at a trade show (unless you would rather give one to everyone there). A raffle will bring a lot of traffic to your table.
  4. Give them to all your employees at Christmas time, to show your generosity and appreciation.
  5. Give a Maglite® with your corporate logo as an incentive to bring in a new customer.
  6. Advertise your company at a golf outing by putting a Maglite® in every “goodie bag” for the golfers.
  7. Use Promotional Maglites® as incentives to your sales team. Give one to the highest salesman every month.

Since your logo can be permanently laser engraved, or even printed in full color on the barrel, your logo will stand out and promote your company for many years.