Through a series of acquisitions, HPG (PPAI 110772, S11) has expanded steadily from its founding as a small pen company to the high-profile spot it occupies today as a source not only of writing instruments but also for snacks and food gifts, personal electronics and almost every category of hard goods.

The latest acquisition was in January 2023, when the company announced it had acquired fellow supplier Evans Manufacturing. HPG CEO Chris Anderson noted that Evans’ state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Nogales, Mexico, was a factor in HPG’s decision to acquire the company.