PPEF: Supporting Students

PCNA (PPAI 113079, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 5 supplier, has announced the appointment of Mark Gammon as vice president of national accounts and buying groups. The 17-year veteran of the promotional products industry succeeds Bill Peterson, who has served as vice president of sales at the New Kensington, Pennsylvania-based firm since 2021. “I’m honored to contribute […]

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In May, the Association announced the 100 suppliers and 100 distributors that made the cut for the 2025 PPAI 100. But the PPAI 100 isn’t just a once-a-year leaderboard. It’s a valuable tool for companies across the promotional products industry to measure their progress and learn from the best. This month, PPAI Magazine is benchmarking innovation within the […]

BDA (PPAI 109381, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 7 distributor, has announced the acquisition of Harper + Scott (PPAI 626454, Gold), PPAI 100’s No. 99 distributor. The acquisition of Harper + Scott, which will retain its name, further extends BDA’s New York presence with a creative showroom and incredible team, according to the Washington-based firm. “BDA and Harper + Scott both […]