Since 1980, Detroit-based Avanti Press has made humorous greeting cards, growing from Rick Ruffner’s first handful of samples into a global brand whose character-driven humor is translated into more than a dozen languages. The company continues to print its Avanti, AMERICA and A*Press cards in the USA, while its broader portfolio includes the history-minded AMERICA line and premium NIQUEA.D collection. Avanti has earned more than 40 LOUIE awards since its first win in 1988.
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Apartment 2 CardsFrom a small New York City apartment—Apartment 2—Chris Sargiotto founded Apartment 2 Cards in 2010 to design greeting cards that make people smile. Lifelong paper lover Mark Abruzzo joined soon after, and the two now run the company together, creating paper goods and cheerful accessories for sharing with loved ones. Their cards include designs printed on premium recycled paper, while some stickers are made in the United States.NEW YORK, NY
Naptime ProductionsFrom its Rossford, Ohio base, Naptime Productions creates custom-printed invitations, announcements and greeting cards for life’s milestones. Kerri Brimmer has been making the company’s creative card designs since 1996, adapting customer ideas, photos, colors and wording through an email proof before printing. Naptime began with birth announcements and is especially distinctive for its personalized approach to culturally specific occasions, including Red Egg and Ginger celebrations and Irish- and faith-themed cards.ROSSFORD, OH
American GreetingsFrom its Cleveland headquarters, American Greetings creates paper and digital products that help people celebrate holidays, milestones and everyday relationships. Its business spans greeting cards and personalized digital experiences, with manufacturing and distribution facilities across the United States and affiliated brands and offices worldwide. The company also operates AG Interactive, whose digital offerings include SmashUps™, Creatacard™ and animated ecards.CLEVELAND, OH
Romeo DeliversRomeo Delivers designs and manufactures products to help people show they care in creative and thoughtful ways, working to create the next generation of greetings and gifts. Their products are manufactured in the USA and available in stores worldwide.PITTSBURGH, PA