Founded in 1977, Vantage Apparel (PPAI 113235, Platinum) started with a catalog of six in-stock styles. Since then, the New Jersey-based company has built its portfolio to include nearly 1,000 products across nine brands, earning it a spot among the 25 largest suppliers of custom merchandise in North America and a foothold across a number of industries.

Last year, the company announced enhancements to its one-stop, full-service branding services, unveiling a new Digital Integrations Team in tandem with the launch of VantageApparel.io. The team and technology offer single-piece order efficiency and give customers up-to-the-minute updates on product availability.

In 2023, Rob Watson left his role at Zing Manufacturing, returning to Vantage as its new CEO. He had previously served in C-level roles for Vantage from 2018-2022.

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