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.
For Edwards Garment (PPAI 198530, S11), a lot has changed since the supplier first opened in 1867. Today, Edwards is a global brand, providing a broad assortment of career apparel products and services through the promo industry. The Michigan-based supplier was counted on PPAI’s Greatest Companies To Work For list for 2023.
In late September 2022, the company named 11-year veteran Jose Gomez as its president and CEO. Former leader Gary Schultz became the company’s chairman. Schultz had led the company for more than 20 years.
Gomez says, “I am excited to lead our already very successful teams in the U.S. and Canada, and to continue growing our presence and brands while staying true to our key values of providing great product and great services to our customers.”
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.
Cap America (PPAI 111597, S10) has been on an upward surge since promoting Mark Gammon in 2021 to CEO from his previous role as president and COO, and acquiring Wear-A-Knit, a Minnesota-based producer of knitwear, last year. Together, the companies have a combined 85 years of experience in knit production in the U.S.
Even before the acquisition, Cap America operated the largest knit production facility in North America with more than 20 different knit styles that include both in-stock and fully customizable options.
The company is deeply committed to its community and supports numerous local organizations. It recently made a $10,000 donation to the Boy Scouts of America’s Ozark Trailblazers District of the Greater St. Louis Area Council.
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.
Making the list is ADG Promotional Products (PPAI 111475, S7). A supplier of both hard goods and apparel, Minnesota-based ADG has been in business for over 20 years. ADG offers a full range of services and expanded product lines designed to make it easier for distributors to provide clients with effective marketing solutions.
In 2022, ADG announced that Darryn Cross had been named the new Director of Sales. Darryn says, “I intend to focus on building and expanding our client relationships while continuing to provide innovative solutions to our customers.”