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.
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.
In business since 1943, Sun Coast Merchandise (PPAI 113083, S12) is a leader in custom design and sourcing. The California-based supplier, which does business as Sunscope, has over 50 years of experience in custom design and manufacturing and has been sourcing and importing from locations around the globe for nearly 80 years.
Sunscope was founded in Hong Kong and expanded globally across Asia, Europe and North America. Headquartered in Commerce, California, Sunscope focuses on large scale product development, shipping to North America and across the globe.
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.
Tekweld (PPAI 266346, S4) says it prides itself on being a cutting-edge supplier, sourcing unique items that are hard to find anywhere else. Domestically produced items are made daily while also maintaining an office in Mainland China to ensure high quality.
Last August, Tekweld brought on Gregg Szpicek as Vice President of Business Development to help scale and strategize on its growth trajectory. Well-known and respected within the promotional products industry, Szpicek will oversee the development of Tekweld’s new channels and strategic initiatives. Ray Rodriguez, the 35-year industry veteran, announced in June 2023 that he would step down from his post as VP of sales and marketing.
Tekweld continues to be involved in the industry. President Taylor Tadmor is a member of PPAI’s technology committee for 2023, advising on trends that could reshape the industry.