Teamwork & Excellence, Geiger Ranks 5th on PPAI 100 List
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May 21, 2024 – Lewiston, ME – Geiger, the largest privately held and family-owned promotional products distributor, proudly announces its ascent to the #5 spot on the prestigious 2024 PPAI 100 list. This significant achievement reflects Geiger's long-lived commitment to people, product, and planet.
Researched and objectively scored by Promotional Products Association International, PPAI 100 is a prestigious list ranking 100 exemplary distributors and 100 exemplary suppliers in the promotional products industry, according to the organization.
A Testament to Teamwork and Excellence
“We are thrilled to secure the #5 ranking on this year's PPAI 100 list,” said Geiger’s President & CEO, Jo-an Lantz. “Industry recognition of our growth combined with our steadfast commitment to our associates, sales partners, production partners and community members is truly appreciated.”
PPAI 100 listed Geiger’s three growth trend of +60%. In 2024 alone, Geiger acquired New York’s Broadway Marketing and California’s O2 Marketing. They also launched their first ESG Guide – Geiger’s True North.
A Multifaceted Ranking System
The PPAI 100 ranking considers a variety of factors beyond just revenue. Other key aspects of organizational excellence are also evaluated, including:
- Sustainable business growth trajectories
- Commitment to corporate social responsibility and ethical practices
- Strategic implementation of technology solutions
- Building and maintaining a strong, engaged workforce
- Cultivating a positive employee experience
- Establishing industry trust and recognition
Geiger's rise to the #5 spot on the PPAI 100 list highlights the company's excellence in each of these areas.
"Achieving this ranking is a testament to our unwavering commitment to continuous improvement and reinforces our belief in our core values of integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction," said David Geiger, fifth-generation family member and current VP and General Counsel. "As a family business, we take immense pride in our heritage and are dedicated to evolving with the industry to better serve our clients and communities. This recognition inspires us to uphold our standards of excellence and pursue innovation relentlessly."
ABOUT GEIGER
Geiger is the largest privately held and family-owned promotional products distributor in the world. A fifth-generation business headquartered in Lewiston, Maine, Geiger operates from offices throughout the U.S. and Europe and is affiliated with more than 450 independent sales representatives. Geiger is a socially and environmentally conscientious company, providing proactive, comprehensive marketing solutions to their clients.
ABOUT PPAI
Promotional Products Association International is the world’s largest and longest-serving international not-for-profit promotional products association with a 120-year history of serving a membership, that has grown to more than 15,000 corporate members, and advocating for the $25+ billion promotional products industry with its more than 33,700 businesses and more than 500,000 professionals. For more information https://ppai.org.
MEDIA CONTACT
Stephanie Whitman | Geiger
Vice President of Marketing
70 Mt. Hope Ave • Lewiston • Maine • 04240
207.755.2372 E: swhitman@geiger.com
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