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.
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.
Greater Pacific (PPAI 191353, S9) was founded in 1995 by Ben Zhang, who remains its CEO and president. It is reportedly now the 11th largest minority owned business and the 22nd fastest growing minority-owned business in Washington State.
According to Zhang, selling PPE was the biggest professional risk he’s ever taken – a risk that paid off with huge sales in 2020.
In April 2022 Greater Pacific moved to new corporate headquarters with warehousing capacity, 3D design capability, and a growing ecommerce and retail division called Greater Pacific Retail Group.
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.
Since 1980, BAG MAKERS (PPAI 111408, S10) has offered a collection of more than 100 products to the promotional products industry, as well as custom product design services. Recently, the Illinois-based supplier was recognized as one of 71 to win a PPAI Pyramid Award for 2023. BAG MAKERS received a Gold Pyramid award. It’s a feat the company has achieved before.
In 2022, the supplier was recognized in supplier decorating for excellent craftmanship. Jennifer McFadden, director of communications at BAG MAKERS, told PPAI, “We work closely with the distributors to understand the context behind each project – particular needs or challenges – and to learn how the products were used by the customer.”
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.
With the U.S. golf industry worth an estimated $84 billion in 2022 and more than 24.6 million Americans reportedly playing golf last year alone, Ball Pro (PPAI 112763, S8) remains at the top of its game for golf-related products.
The 31-year-old Eden, Minnesota-based company offers top-manufacturer golf balls, golf clubs, tournament kits and golf accessories, including brands such as Titleist, Bridgestone, TaylorMade, Callaway, Nike, Wilson and Pinnacle.
With its 2017 acquisition of Diversified-Adtee, Ball Pro expanded its product offerings to include quality kitchenware and additional golf products.