From its roots in printing, Minnesota-based Taylor Promo Marketing (PPAI 103553, D12) has grown into a provider of print, communications, marketing technology, branded products and interactive solutions today with 10,000 employees and worldwide reach. The company’s sustainability practices include careful sourcing with partners like the Forest Stewardship Council and Sustainable Forestry Initiative, as well as a robust commitment to recycling and waste reduction. In 2021, Taylor was able to recycle almost 79% of its total waste tonnage and divert nearly 3,700 tons of non-recyclable waste from landfills. The company also boasts 10 “landfill free” locations across the country.

The placement of Leaderpromos (PPAI 176187) on the PPAI 100 list is a testament to how a company’s focus on digital innovation and responsible decisions can fuel a distributor’s growth. In fact, “Responsibility”, “Technology” and “Growth” were all high marks for the Ohio-based company on the PPAI 100’s inaugural list.

Leaderpromos stresses its commitment to being a certified B-Corporation that focuses on sustainability throughout its supply chain. It also boasts being the “largest wholly woman-owned agency,” founded by current CEO Stephanie Leader.

Ohio-based Proforma (PPAI 196835, D13) offers an ecommerce training and certification program with education, training and tools to help its members meet evolving market demands. In addition, Proforma’s development of an automated workflow has boosted operational efficiency and enabled over 1 million orders processed through ProVision, its proprietary business management platform. These initiatives earned recognition for CEO Vera Muzzillo, who spearheaded the company’s technology expansion, as well as Michael LaPlante, Proforma’s VP of technology. “We are beyond thrilled to be recognized for our more than $25 million investment in the best business management platform in the industry and our ongoing commitment to empowering the success of our distributors through the best technological resources and tools available,” says Muzzillo.

The high mark that PromoShop (204997, D11) earned for “Industry Faith” in the inaugural PPAI 100 technically refers to the company’s positive credit rating, but the Los Angeles-based distributor has built a strong reputation among its industry competitors and peers. Just last year, the company’s former chief compliance officer and director of vendor relations, Kim Bakalyar, received PPAI’s 2022 Woman of Achievement Award, before retiring.

PromoShop has only pushed forward since then, growing in revenue, earning a place in PPAI’s Greatest Promo Companies To Work For in 2023, and maintaining a standard of pre-qualifying the suppliers it works for safety, compliance and socially responsible products.