Barker Specialty (PPAI 102001, Standard Plus) is a multi-generational, family-owned promotional marketing company in Cheshire, Connecticut. It was founded by Herb and Gloria Barker in 1951. Today, the company is led by their sons President Gerry Bark...

Avail Swag (PPAI 229300, Gold) is a full-service soft goods and apparel screen printer and decorator, and team athletic dealer founded in 2008. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, it operates automatic screen presses and multi-head embroidery mac...

Christl Mahfouz launched ACE Specialties (PPAI 641972, Gold) in Lafayette, Louisiana, in 2007 as the go-to source for oilfield workwear and promo products. When that industry landed on tough economic times in 2015, she regrouped and charted a new cou...

Tomax (PPAI 113176, Gold) earned just over $10 million in 2024 to snag the No. 100 and final spot on our list. Earlier this year, Tomax, was one of the VIP supplier partners to win a Shining Star Award from distributor AIM Smarter. The privately ow...

New to the PPAI 100 list is Kanata Group (PPAI 111063, Silver), a group of companies representing Neet Feet Custom Sandals, Kanata Blanket, Big Time Jersey and Kanata Towel. Based in Richmond, British Columbia, its product line-up is a one-stop shop...

The custom socks manufactured by Austin, Texas-based Sock Club (PPAI 692671, Silver) are 100-percent made in the USA, from the cotton to the yarn to the packaging. Since early 2024, the company has been working on its strategic workforce expansion t...

Shepenco (PPAI 114083, Silver ) is a fourth-generation, family-owned-and-operated pencil and pen manufacturer in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Since 2008, the company has been annually audited and certified by the FSC, and last year it expanded its FSC-ce...

Like its name says, Scrub Authority (PPAI 387935, Silver) is the go-to source for medical scrubs and nursing uniforms, from tops, pants and jackets to surgical hats, shoes and medical accessories. It also stocks patient gowns, chef wear, school unif...

Following the launch of Rupt (PPAI 826757, Silver) in January 2024, the Austin, Texas-based company shipped 5,165 orders in its first eight months and is predicting close to 30,000 orders completed this year. Two moves the company says will transfor...

For decades, Riteline (PPAI 22626, Silver) has been a reliable source for promotional writing instruments including ballpoint, gel, hybrid and free ink roller styles. In recent years, stainless steel tumblers, mugs and bottles with full-color decora...