A 1972 idea sparked by a hot-rod magazine article grew into Advanced Incentives, a family-owned Toledo manufacturer of custom screen-printed and embroidered apparel and promotional products. The company produces its work in-house, using automated screen printing and high-end embroidery equipment at its Toledo facility, where a team of ten includes founder Jim’s partner and son, Brian. It also makes vinyl digital banners and operates custom online stores for local organizations and community brands.
A Promos USA (Aarrow Promotions & The ImageMaker)Family-owned and operated since 1997, A Promos USA—also known as Aarrow Promotions and The ImageMaker—produces custom screen-printed and embroidered apparel along with promotional goods in-house. Its Freeport operation uses fully automated presses capable of printing more than 15,000 T-shirts a day, supported by an in-house art team and embroidery digitizing department. The company serves organizations ranging from schools and teams to first-responder departments with online design tools and nationwide fulfillment.FREEPORT, NY
Creative Imprint SystemsRooted in the Erie community since 1974, family-owned Creative Imprint Systems produces custom screen-printed apparel and branded products for schools, teams, businesses, and events. The company grew from a sporting goods store into a regional operation with three Erie-area locations, combining two automatic screen-printing machines with five manual presses and an industrial printing service for hard parts. Its online Design Studio also lets customers build apparel designs themselves before the team takes them into production.MEADVILLE, PA
Ultra PrintsFamily-owned in Central Ohio, Ultra Prints grew from a small screen-printing shop into a custom print shop making decorated apparel and promotional signage. Its in-house design capability supports custom orders, while its school-spirit work includes designs for Hamilton Rangers, Groveport Madison Cruisers, and Marion-Franklin Red Devils.COLUMBUS, OH
Darc GraphicsDarc Graphics is a family-owned Maryland custom apparel and promotional-products company offering screen printing, embroidery, vinyl plotting and heat transfer, and personalized promotional products. It designs and manufactures its own apparel items in-house and serves organizations, events, businesses, and schools.TIMONIUM, MD