PPAI 100 is an exclusive, research-backed ranking of the 50 leading distributors and the 50 leading suppliers in the promotional products industry. Companies are scored based on a variety of metrics.

Montreal, Canada-based Spector & Co. (PPAI 168328, S10) has been working to grow its U.S. presence and, last December, it opened a new 100,000-square-foot facility in Las Vegas.

The expansion allows the company to double its capacity to support distributor growth while jointly improving services to both American and Canadian customers. Spector also maintains offices in Dongguan, China, and throughout North America, and employs more than 300 people worldwide.

In recent months, it also enhanced its sales team with the hiring of industry veteran Rena Ashfeld as sales director, Ginny Lee as customer liaison, Hayley Chipchase as its Florida multi-line rep and Katie Meenan as key accounts manager.

PPAI 100 is an exclusive, research-backed ranking of the 50 leading distributors and the 50 leading suppliers in the promotional products industry. Companies are scored based on a variety of metrics.
According to new Chief Revenue Officer Brian Porter, who was promoted to the role in January, Starline (PPAI 112719, S10) is on track to double its sales. Porter had been senior vice president of sales and marketing since joining the company in 2018.

Over the past year, Starline has been expanding its sales and marketing team to meet the rising demand, recently adding six new salespeople to cover territories across the U.S. and Canada.

Starline started as a Canadian-based company and opened its New York facilities in 1992. It currently has operations in Vaughan, Ontario, and Grand Isle, New York.

PPAI 100 is an exclusive, research-backed ranking of the 50 leading distributors and the 50 leading suppliers in the promotional products industry. Companies are scored based on a variety of metrics.

Staton Corporate & Casual (PPAI 170839, S12) has been a consistent force among apparel suppliers since its founding in 1981. Still family owned and operated from its Dallas headquarters, the company has a second distribution center in Memphis.

Staton sells blank items in almost every apparel category including tees, fleece, outerwear and work wear, plus accessories, headwear and bags. Its roster also represents nearly 40 well-known garment brands such as American Apparel, Anvil by Gildan, Augusta Sportswear and Sierra Pacific.

PPAI 100 is an exclusive, research-backed ranking of the 50 leading distributors and the 50 leading suppliers in the promotional products industry. Companies are scored based on a variety of metrics.

One of two Canadian suppliers to find a spot on the list is STORMTECH (PPAI 260245, S4). Born in British Colombia, STORMTECH offers a wide variety of performance apparel and accessories. Focusing on design excellence and functionality that blends technologies, the supplier strives for maximum protection and comfort.

In May 2023, STORMTECH supplier hired Shane Brett to fill the role of chief operating officer. “We’ve had a lot of success over the past several years, but we truly feel like we are just getting started,” says Blake Annable, CEO at STORMTECH.

Lauded by employees, STORMTECH made it on PPAI’s 2023 Greatest Companies To Work For list.