Promotional products are where it's at—the money, that is. Sales figures alone for Promo Marketing's annual Top 50 Suppliers ranking showed healthy growth for the 2008 fiscal year. In fact, this year's Top 50 reported a combined total of $5,368,273,564, a 12 percent increase over findings from 2007.
Therefore, Print Professional felt it was the perfect time to provide some options for those looking to get a piece of the promotional pie—especially as the holiday season quickly approaches. Check out the following listing of some industry greats and their specialties. Happy selling!
Adva-Lite, A Corvest Company
Location: Largo, Fla.
Website: www.corvest.com
Product Specialties: Emergency Lights, Flashlights, Key-Ring Lights, Laser Pointers, Pens, Personal Items, Pocket Lights, Safety Lights, Sports Bottles, Travel Items, Travel Mugs and Tools
Amcraft
Location: Warwick, R.I.
Website: www.amcraft-asi.com
Product Specialties: Emblematic Jewelry
American Apron
Location: Wrentham, Mass.
Website: www.apron.com
Product Specialties: Aprons, Bibs and Nail Aprons
Aprons 'n More
Location: Lindsay,
Ontario, Canada
Website: www.apronsnmore.com
Product Specialties: Custom Screenprinted Promotional Textiles
Ash City Worldwide
Location: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Website: www.ashcity.com
Product Specialties: Apparel
Astor Chocolate
Location: Lakewood, N.J.
Website: www.astorline.com
Product Specialties: Custom Belgian Chocolate Gifts and Gourmet Snacks
Auto Plate
Location: St. Petersburg, Fla.
Website: www.autoplate.net
Product Specialties: License Plates
BamBams
Location: Lorton, Va.
Website: www.bambams.com
Product Specialites: Cheering Products, Sports Products and Product Sourcing
Beacon Promotions
Location: New Ulm, Minn.
Website: www.beaconpromotions.com
Product Specialties: Bags, Calendars, Pens and Table Covers
BIC Graphics USA
Location: Clearwater, Fla.
Website: www.bicgraphic.com
Product Specialties: Writing Instruments
Bodek and Rhodes
Location: Philadelphia
Website: www.bodekandrhodes.com
Product Specialties: Apparel
Broder
Location: Trevose, Pa.
Website: www.broderbros.com
Product Specialties: Accessories and Apparel
Bullet Line
Location: Miami
Website: www.bulletline.com
Product Specialties: Bags, Computer Accessories, Drinkware, Office Accessories, Pens, Totes and USB Ports
Drummond Printing (Line Name: Drum-Line)
Location: Stuttgart, Ark.
Website: www.drum-line.com
Product Specialties: Paper Promotional Products (e.g., Journals, Memo Books, Note Pads and Notebooks)
Encore Etch
Location: Waxahachie, Texas
Website: www.encore-etch.com
Product Specialties: Etched Glass and Crystal Awards and Gifts
Ennis
Location: Midlothian, Texas
Website: www.ennis.com
Product Specialties: Apparel, P.O.P, Post-it Notes and Presentation Folders
Gemline
Location: Lawrence, Mass.
Website: www.gemline.com
Product Specialties: Bags/Totes and Gifts
Gill Studios
Location: Lenexa, Kan.
Website: www.gill-line.com
Product Specialties: Bumper Stickers, Decals, Lenticular Products, Magnets, Plastics, Roll Labels and Yard Signs
Great Neck Saw Mfrs.
Location: Navarre, Fla.
Website: www.greatneckpromos.com
Product Specialties: Hand Tools and Tool Sets
Halls & Company
Location: Brooklyn Park, Minn.
Website: www.idline.com
Product Specialties: Magnets, Membership Cards, Name Badges, Parking Permits, Signs, Tags, Vinyl Products and Wood Pens
Heritage Sportswear
Location: Hebron, Ohio
Website: www.heritagesportswear.com
Product Specialties: Blank Apparel and
Accessories
Insta Graphic Systems
Location: Cerritos, Calif.
Website: www.instagraph.com
Product Specialties: Custom Heat Transfers and Heat Seal Machinery (both short-run and large-scale promotional printing)
It's All Greek To Me,
A Corvest Company
Location: Largo, Fla.
Website: www.corvest.com
Product Specialties: Games and Toys, Plush Novelties and Stuffed Animals with Outfits and Accessories
Label Works,
A Navitor Company
Location: North Mankato, Minn.
Website: www.labelworks.com
Product Specialties: Custom Printed Labels
Logomark
Location: Tustin, Calif.
Website: www.logomark.com
Product Specialties: Awards and Business Gifts
Memoact
Location: East Rochester, N.Y.
Website: www.memoact.com
Product Specialties: Eco-Friendly Products, Golf and Sports Items, Magnets and Wood and Stone Products
Mid-Nite Snax
Location: Mineola, N.Y.
Website: www.midnite-snax.com
Product Specialties: Food and Drink Products
Navitor
Location: North Mankato, Minn.
Website: www.navitor.com
Product Specialties: Personalized Business Products
Norwood Promotional Products
Location: Indianapolis
Website: www.norwood.com
Product Specialties: Awards and Calendars
Numo
Location: Kaufman, Texas
Website: www.numomfg.com
Product Specialties: Bank Bags, Can Holders, Computer Accessories, Cooler Bags, Coolies and Drinkware
NuPrints
Location: San Antonio
Website: www.nuprints.com
Product Specialties: Contract Screenprinting (oversized printing)
Permark
Location: Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Website: www.permarkbadges.com
Product Specialties: Plastic and Metal Name Badges and Tags
Polyconcept North America
Location: New Kensington, Pa.
Website: www.polyconcept.com
Product Specialties: Apparel and Bags
PPC-greatstuff!
Location: Mansfield, Ohio
Website: http://75630.asisupplier.com
Product Specialties: Quality Plastics—made only in the USA—specializing in Unique Recycled Materials
Prime Line
Location: Bridgeport, Conn.
Website: www.primeline.com
Product Specialties: Bags/Totes and Electronics
Recognition Worx
Location: Oakdale, Minn.
Website: www.recognitionworx.com
Product Specialties: Awards/Recognition and Business Gifts
River's End Trading Company
Location: Hopkins, Minn.
Website: www.riversendtrading.com
Product Specialties: Apparel
S&S Activewear
Location: Bolingbrook, Ill.
Website: www.ssactivewear.com
Product Specialties: Apparel, Bags and
Blankets
Superex
Location: Toronto,
Ontario, Canada
Website: www.superex.com
Product Specialties: Automotive Accessories, Safety Kits and Safety Products
Sweda Company
Location: City of Industry, Calif.
Website: www.swedausa.com
Product Specialties: Bags, Drinkware, Electronics, Notebooks, Pens, Stationery and Watches
Toppers, A Corvest Company
Location: Largo, Fla.
Website: www.corvest.com
Product Specialties: Aprons, Bags, Backpacks, Blankets, Briefs, Business Accessories, Chairs, Computer Cases, Coolers, Duffel Bags, Headwear, Totes, Towels, Umbrellas and Writing Pads
Tru Art Advertising Calendars
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Website: www.truart.com
Products Specialties: Calendars
TSC Apparel
Location: Cincinnati
Website: www.tscapparel.com
Product Specialties: Blank Apparel
Tyca Corporation
Location: Clinton, Mass.
Website: www.tyca.com
Product Specialties: USA and Union Made Apparel and Accessories
World Emblem
International
Location: Miami
Website: www.weicatalog.com
Product Specialties: Direct Embroidery, Emblems, Patches, Screenprinting on Apparel and Transfers
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