Chicago-based distributor Corporate Imaging Concepts (PPAI 221047, D11) has only continued to grow since it acquired Atlanta-based distributor eCompanyStore in 2018. Today, the company has operated facilities across North America in the Southeast, the Pacific Northwest and the Midwest. They ship products to customers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Central and South America, Puerto Rico, Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim.

CIC has grown while boasting a claim of a ten-year average tenure for their sales team.

Deluxe (PPAI 187418, D12), which is primarily a financial services company, also has made substantial strides as a promotional products distributor. As its overall company has grown, they have consistently paid close attention to its online presence, for which it received high marks in the inaugural PPAI 100 list.
With over 42,000 followers on LinkedIn, Deluxe takes time to provide regular posts for those followers regarding small and large updates. In 2022, Newsweek named the Minnesota-based company one of the most trusted companies.

Operating since 1995, DiscountMugs (PPAI 704861, D12) is an industry leader in branded attire, drinkware and glassware. With an emphasis on creative partnerships with clients, the Florida-based distributor has the added benefit of operating out of a 340,000-square-foot facility in the Sunshine State. 2022 sales numbers land DiscountMugs a high mark for revenue, and its online presence continues to evolve and create business for the distributor.

Practical technology and employee consideration are two factors that placed AIA (PPAI 101364, D12) on the inaugural PPAI 100 list. It graces the lists wit high marks in “2022 Revenue”, “Technology” and “Employee Happiness.”

The Wisconsin-based distributor was named as one of Promo’s Greatest Companies To Work For in 2023. The company is persistent in its commitment to innovating in small ways that help their partners and customers significantly. Last year, AIA enhanced its Most Valued Partner Central platform, providing distributors with increased supplier information and benefits. “We’ve doubled the amount of data points from suppliers in order to get extremely granular with the benefits they provide,” said Matt Chenault, AIA’s director of supplier relations.