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.

Eagle Promotions (PPAI 349760, D2), based in Las Vegas, origin story begins in the friendly rivalry of the distributors’ two founds. Mario Stadtlander and Sean Ono both operated in the same market, promotional products and branded apparel, and often competed in the same business. In 2001, they joined forces and have since then grown the company to 200 employees with clients ranging from Disney to Major League Baseball and more.

The distributor is also certified as a minority-owned business by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council, and has been recognized by the organization for its business performance. Eagle Promotions also stepped up during the opening months of the pandemic, partnering with the Nevada COVID-19 Response, Relief and Recovery Task Force to get disposable face masks to vulnerable members of the state’s population.

ePromos Promotional Products (PPAI 212648, D11) benefited in the PPAI 100 from its well-rounded approach to distributorship. 2023 marked another consecutive year that the Minnesota-based distributor was named to PPAI’s Greatest Companies To Work For list.

The distributor has successfully leveraged its online presence by demystifying the process of choosing from over 15,000 potential products through its Education Center, which utilizes articles, how-to scenarios and guides for customers. Additionally, ePromos for Good! selects a different non-profit every other month to provide free promotional products for said organization to fundraise, thank donors or raise awareness.

Fully Promoted (PPAI 240143, D7) brought a big leadership change into 2023, announcing the promotion of Andrew Titus to president in December 2022. At the time, Titus said that his key area of focus would include driving franchise owner success and international expansion.

Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, Fully Promoted is part of United Franchise Group’s affiliated companies and brands. The distributor has approximately 300 locations across the globe, providing full-service branded products and marketing services. Under Titus, the company hopes to grow the brand to 500 locations.

Founded in 1929, during the heart of The Great Depression, Cintas (PPAI 303547, D12) is now a publicly traded company with more than one million customers in North America. Revenue and a strong online presence helped determine its placing in the PPAI 100, but the Ohio-based distributor made a concerted step forward in 2022 with its next ESG initiatives, setting the stage for even greater sustainability possibilities in the future.

In November of 2022, Cintas announced “A Shared Drive For Better”, its central brand for ESG programs within the company. Cintas President and CEO, Todd Schneider said at the time, “We believe our new ESG brand will help us bring attention to the heightening focus on sustainability.”