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.
Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023, Garyline (PPAI 112004, S10) claims a spot on this inaugural list despite not earning any “High Marks” as ranking among the elite suppliers in any one PPAI 100 scoring category – a testament, perhaps, to how well-rounded this family business is.
In December 2022, the supplier announced its relocation from New York City, where it was founded in 1963, to Florida. Richard Hellinger, president of Garyline, says, “The new, much larger facility will allow Gary Plastic and its Garyline division of promotional products to add additional facilities, with opportunity to train employees, whether they relocate with our company or new ones, to meet the requirements of our customers and their clients.”
This year, PPAI recognized Garyline with a Silver Pyramid – Supplier Award of Merit.
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.
Gemline’s (PPAI 113948, S11) strength begins with its integrated manufacturing and distribution center at the headquarters in Lawrence, Massachusetts. With 350 employees worldwide, it also has a technical center in Southern China providing Supply Chain management functions (product development, sourcing, quality assurance, compliance and logistics) across the region.
The past decade has been one of robust growth for Gemline. Just this year, it has added three new retail brands to its portfolio: VSSL, Out Of The Ocean and New Balance, to complement nine new product partnerships announced since 2021. In September 2022, Gemline earned its FSC Chain-of-Custody certification (SCS-COC-008926) from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) – an achievement which bolsters the company’s CSR/ESG leadership position within the promo industry.
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.
Gildan (PPAI 250187, S13) remains one of the few apparel manufacturers to own and operate its own facilities and is one of the world’s largest vertically-integrated manufacturers.
Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with an international sales office in Barbados, President and CEO Glenn J. Chamandy, grandson of the founder, has led the company for nearly 30 years.
In January, Gildan’s Climate Change Disclosure Report earned it a place on Corporate Knights’ 2023 Global 100 list of the world’s most sustainable companies for the second consecutive year.
In 2022, Gildan was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for its leading ESG practices for the 10th consecutive year. It is also the first Canadian manufacturing apparel company to tie financing costs to the achievement of ESG targets.
The company contributed more than $2.1 billion in capital investments over the past two decades and has more than 50,000 employees and 30 company-owned manufacturing factories worldwide.
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.
Charles River Apparel (PPAI 111644, S10) is known industry wide not only for the quality and broad appeal of its apparel collections, but also for its ongoing commitment to giving back to the local community. Boston-area organizations that have benefitted from its generosity include the Charles River Watershed Association, Meals on Wheels America, Christmas in the City, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Cradles to Crayons and many others.
Founded in 1983 and based in Sharon, Massachusetts, the company now spans three generations. Charles River Apparel has been listed as one of the top 100 Sporting Goods Manufacturers in the U.S., named a top 10 Small Businesses of Massachusetts by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, and was awarded Massachusetts Family Business of the Year in 2012.
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.
Gold Bond (PPAI 113974, S10) has been in business for over 75 years. The Tennessee-based supplier started as a local pencil manufacturer in 1945. Now, Gold Bond is a leading supplier in the promotional products industry. For numerous years, Gold Bond has been recognized as a Supplier Star in PPAI’s Pyramid Awards, most recently in 2023.
In 2022, the company decided it was time for a refresh. With a new logo and mission statement, the supplier is balancing the past with future. Gold Bond’s president Mark Godsey says clients can expect “a new commitment to service and, as always, a firm dedication to delivering more than you expect.”
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.
Goldstar’s (PPAI 114031, S10) commitment to industry distributors is centered around simplicity – from ordering, artwork and personalized service to all-inclusive pricing. To further its vision of simplicity, the San Diego-based company recently unified its global brand by bringing together its North American and European websites under a single domain. A new content platform has joined the updated website and a new security-enhanced payment portal was released in February. More updates are planned this year.
This spring it also promoted three sales team members, including National Accounts Manager Charles Duggan to vice president of sales, North America, where he will lead the development and execution of corporate strategic goals for the North American market field sales and national account teams.
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.
Goldstar’s (PPAI 114031, S10) commitment to industry distributors is centered around simplicity – from ordering, artwork and personalized service to all-inclusive pricing. To further its vision of simplicity, the San Diego-based company recently unified its global brand by bringing together its North American and European websites under a single domain. A new content platform has joined the updated website and a new security-enhanced payment portal was released in February. More updates are planned this year.
This spring it also promoted three sales team members, including National Accounts Manager Charles Duggan to vice president of sales, North America, where he will lead the development and execution of corporate strategic goals for the North American market field sales and national account teams.