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 2019, Incentive Concepts (PPAI 212912, S10) acquired supplier Elite Creations with its brand-name products, such as Kate Spade New York and Magic Chef.
The company positioned itself for further growth with its 2021 acquisition of KLF Group, a Canada-based, full-service rewards provider. With Incentive Concepts located in St. Louis, Missouri, the two operate as sister companies managing business in the U.S. and Canada respectively.
It earned employee happiness points in this year’s PPAI 100 for its spot on the PPAI Magazine Greatest Companies To Work For list in 2019.
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 1983, Innovation Line (PPAI 112179, S7) got its start in a founder’s garage. Today, the California-based supplier is an industry leader with hundreds of employees serving clients’ promotional marketing needs.
The supplier calls itself an expert in technology, printing equipment and physical plant infrastructure. Innovation Line consistently receives positive reviews for its customer service, product quality and problem resolution, with A+ ratings and five stars ratings. While thankful for the accolades, Innovation Line says, “nothing gets our team more excited than a ‘thank you’ email from an appreciative distributor who was able to close a deal due to our creativity and flexibility.”
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.
Like some other industry suppliers, Koozie Group (PPAI 114187, S13) is working to reduce its reliance on products made in China. In a recent article in PPAI Magazine, Pierre Montaubin, senior vice president of product management and sourcing said of the company’s spend in Asia, 90% of it is still coming from China. In comparison, in 2016-2017, it was 97%. Over the past few years, some production has been moved from China to Vietnam, Bangladesh and India, and the company has considered Mexico as an alternative source.
In environmental matters, since late 2020, the supplier has been working with a third-party to conduct impartial end-user surveys to identify what it calls KG Factor items, products designed to lessen environmental impact through longevity. The initiative is part of Koozie Group’s product strategy around its sustainability commitment called Keep It. Give It. Today, 77% of its product assortment – a total of 1,944 items – has earned the KG Factor designation. The company’s goal was originally to reach the 50% mark by 2024.
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.