PPAI 100 is an exclusive, research-backed ranking of the 100 leading distributors and the 100 leading suppliers in the promotional products industry. Companies are scored based on a variety of metrics.
Ohio-based distributor The Image Group (PPAI 103424, Gold) prioritizes quality and compliance, requiring sales team members to complete a product safety and compliance course and suppliers to provide documentation for product safety and social responsibility. The company has reduced its carbon impact by changing order fulfillment processes to reduce the number of times items are shipped to a warehouse or decorator prior to delivery to the end user.
The Image Group also supports education and professional development, both as a PPEF donor (part of the company’s more than $200,000 of annual charitable giving) and through its own employee training and career development resources. Company president Zack Ottenstein was elected to the PPAI Board of Directors earlier this year.
PPAI 100 Percentile By Category
2023 Revenue: $36.1 million
Three-Year Trend: -0.3%
2023 PPAI 100 Ranking: 41
High Marks: Industry Faith
