Holland, Ohio-based The Image Group (PPAI 103424, Gold) was originally founded as a contract screen printing and awards business in 1981. Today, it’s one of the largest privately held distributors in the industry with four additional offices in the region.

Last year, the company implemented an advanced print-on-demand platform that has significantly elevated its work with clients. It also updated its business model to print-on-demand with algorithmic ordering and decorator identification. The move has reduced tens of thousands of freight miles by ordering product from the most efficient source and then decorating it nearest the end user. The Image Group has made this its signature focus in addition to sourcing exclusively from high-quality suppliers that are adopting sustainability practices.

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