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.

Cutter & Buck (PPAI 196156, S11), established in 1990, has sustained its growth trajectory by delivering fresh approaches for versatile sportswear. Based in Seattle, the company designs, manufactures and distributes premium apparel for active lifestyles.

Cutter & Buck has partnerships or licenses with the NFL, NCAA, MLB, PGA of America, USGA, PGA Tour and USTA, and is the exclusive North American distributor of Clique, a premier sportswear basics brand in the European marketplace.

In April, the company announced that Jake Rawson has assumed the position of interim CEO for its Canadian business, as Shane Brett had stepped down to assume a new role outside the company.

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.”