The future starts now. For the first time ever, PPAI is unveiling its ranking of the leading suppliers and distributors in the promotional products industry through the research-backed, statically driven PPAI 100.
As a nonprofit, member-driven trade association with a mission to be the voice and force the advance the marketplace, PPAI is committed to highlighting the best in the business and in the process shedding a light on the practices that make promo's leading companies so strong.
Unlike other industry rankings, PPAI 100 considers far more than revenue. While 2022 sales make up the largest share of the scoring matrix, other key factors include revenue growth since 2019 and the industry's faith in each company (SAGE Rating for suppliers, credit rating for distributors. Crucial elements for industry progress, responsibility and innovation are also included. The strength of firms' workforces is taken into account through professional development participation, as is employee happiness, and each company's marketing clout is scored through its online presence.
The program's full findings will be revealed in the coming days, weeks and months as we roll out benchmarking data on how the leaders measure up to business key performance indicators, as well as their technology and corporate social responsibility tactics. PPAI 100 aims to help businesses of every size understand what they need to do to compete at the highest level and create progress for the branded merchandise medium as a whole.
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Read on to see which industry suppliers staked a spot on the first annual PPAI 100, and click through to each company to see what makes it strong, as well as the categories for which it earns high marks – a ranking among the best of the best. The 50 distributor companies earning a spot on the first annual PPAI 100 will be unveiled on June 27 in PPAI Newslink.
Supplier No. 1 | SanMar
2022 Revenue: $3.7 Billion (estimate)
Three-Year Trend: +51%
Supplier No. 2 | S&S Activewear
2022 Revenue: $2.15 Billion
Three-Year Trend: +62%
Supplier No. 3 | alphabroder
2022 Revenue: $2.0 Billion
Three-Year Trend: +18%
Supplier No. 4 | Hit Promotional Products
2022 Revenue: $611 Million
Three-Year Trend: +23%
Supplier No. 5 | Gemline
2022 Revenue: $151.5 Million
Three-Year Trend: +63%
Supplier No. 6 | Next Level Apparel
2022 Revenue: $340 Million (estimate)
Three-Year Trend: +51%
Supplier No. 7 | PCNA
2022 Revenue: $857.3 Million
Three-Year Trend: +5%
Supplier No. 8 | HPG
2022 Revenue: $269 Million
Three-Year Trend: +31%
Supplier No. 9 | SnugZ USA
2022 Revenue: $112.5 Million
Three-Year Trend: +96%
Supplier No. 10 | Koozie Group
2022 Revenue: $319.0 Million
Three-Year Trend: +3%
Supplier No. 11 | Cap America
2022 Revenue: $76.8 Million
Three-Year Trend: +73%
Supplier No. 12 | Hirsch
2022 Revenue: $44.0 Million
Three-Year Trend: +83%
Supplier No. 13 | Starline
2022 Revenue: $57.9 Million
Three-Year Trend: +68%
Supplier No. 14 | Showdown Displays
2022 Revenue: $103.0 Million
Three-Year Trend: +13%
Supplier No. 15 | Ariel Premium Supply
2022 Revenue: $90.4 Million
Three-Year Trend: +27%
Supplier No. 16 | Goldstar
2022 Revenue: $57.0 Million
Three-Year Trend: +12%
Supplier No. 17 | Vantage Apparel
2022 Revenue: $79.7 Million
Three-Year Trend: +187%
Supplier No. 18 | NC Custom
2022 Revenue: $77.0 Million
Three-Year Trend: +27%
Supplier No. 19 | Logomark
2022 Revenue: $106.7 Million (estimate)
Three-Year Trend: +8%
Supplier No. 20 | Edwards Garment
2022 Revenue: $99.6 Million
Three-Year Trend: +8%
Supplier No. 21 | Peerless Umbrella
2022 Revenue: $36.0 Million
Three-Year Trend: +50%
Supplier No. 22 | Gold Bond
2022 Revenue: $50.0 Million
Three-Year Trend: -9%
Supplier No. 23 | BAG MAKERS
2022 Revenue: $61.1 Million
Three-Year Trend: +7%
Supplier No. 24 | Innovation Line
2022 Revenue: $95.3 Million (estimate)
Three-Year Trend: +54%
Supplier No. 25 | Outdoor Cap
2022 Revenue: $65.1 Million
Three-Year Trend: +14%
Supplier No. 26 | Tekweld
2022 Revenue: $48.2 Million
Three-Year Trend: +23%
Supplier No. 27 | OTTO International
2022 Revenue: $52.0 Million
Three-Year Trend: +70%
Supplier No. 28 | BEL Promo
2022 Revenue: $46.0 Million (estimate)
Three-Year Trend: +12%
Supplier No. 29 | Terry Town
2022 Revenue: $31.5 Million
Three-Year Trend: +32%
Supplier No. 30 | Garyline
2022 Revenue: $64.7 Million
Three-Year Trend: +20%
Supplier No. 31 | Sun Coast Merchandise
2022 Revenue: $109.5 Million
Three-Year Trend: +12%
Supplier No. 32 | ADG Promotional Products
2022 Revenue: $68.4 Million (estimate)
Three-Year Trend: +31%
Supplier No. 33 | Powerstick
2022 Revenue: $13.2 Million (estimate)
Three-Year Trend: +17%
Supplier No. 34 | STORMTECH
2022 Revenue: $57.1 Million (estimate)
Three-Year Trend: +21%
Supplier No. 35 | BamBams
2022 Revenue: $18.6 Million
Three-Year Trend: +2%
Supplier No. 36 | Perry Ellis International
2022 Revenue: $30.0 Million
Three-Year Trend: +12%
Supplier No. 37 | Ball Pro
2022 Revenue: $19.0 Million
Three-Year Trend: +46%
Supplier No. 38 | Gildan Activewear
2022 Revenue: $251.2 Million
Three-Year Trend: +12%
Supplier No. 39 | Incentive Concepts
2022 Revenue:$45.7 Million
Three-Year Trend: +12%
Supplier No. 40 | 3M Promotional Products
2022 Revenue: $98.2 Million
Three-Year Trend: +11%
Supplier No. 41 | Staton Corporate & Casual
2022 Revenue: $159.1 Million
Three-Year Trend: -7%
Supplier No. 42 | Pro Towels
2022 Revenue: $15.7 Million (estimate)
Three-Year Trend: +12%
Supplier No. 43 | The Magnet Group
2022 Revenue: $99.6 Million
Three-Year Trend: -19%
Supplier No. 44 | Charles River Apparel
2022 Revenue: $45.0 Million
Three-Year Trend: Flat
Supplier No. 45 | Moderne Glass
2022 Revenue: $31.7 Million
Three-Year Trend: Flat
Supplier No. 46 | Maple Ridge Farms
2022 Revenue: $11.2 Million
Three-Year Trend: +20%
Supplier No. 47 | Spector & Co.
2022 Revenue: $47.1 Million
Three-Year Trend: -5%
Supplier No. 48 | Greater Pacific
2022 Revenue: $38.7 Million
Three-Year Trend: +34%
Supplier No. 49 | Admore
2022 Revenue: $19.0 Million
Three-Year Trend: +25%
Supplier No. 50 | Cutter & Buck
2022 Revenue: $72.0 Million
Three-Year Trend: +6%
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