Born from a South Fork, Pennsylvania shop that once sold dog insurance to Beagle field-trial competitors, Stineman Ribbon Company now makes custom award ribbons and related presentation pieces for shows, schools, fairs and organizations. Family owned and operated for more than 65 years, the company remains rooted in west-central Pennsylvania while serving customers in all 50 states and numerous foreign countries. The Stineman family expanded from ribbons and rosettes into banners and other award lines across three generations, with Beagle events still part of its distinctive heritage.
R.B. Powers CompanySince 1907, Ashley’s R.B. Powers Company has made award ribbons, rosettes, trophies and related printed items for fairs, livestock shows and civic events. Still operating from its former schoolhouse factory, the company hand-assembles its ribbons and rosettes and has remained closely tied to Ohio’s fair tradition, including the pioneering Ashley Junior Fair. In 2025, Greg Frangos acquired the business as longtime leader Ed Powers retired after more than 50 years.ASHLEY, OH
The Ribbon FactoryThe Ribbon Factory makes ribbon and textile tapes at its Titusville, Pennsylvania factory, including custom woven designs made to a customer’s specifications. Its roots stretch back to the Charles Horn Silk Company and a 1897 move of the looms to Titusville; the family business now spans six generations and about 140 years of changing materials, machinery, and markets. The company also offers heat-cut ribbon, with fused ends that resist fraying, for customers who need ready-to-use pieces.313220TITUSVILLE, PA
Sylvan StudioSince 1959, family-owned Sylvan Studio has grown from a small ribbon and rosette shop in downtown Sylvania into a certified recognition specialist serving northwest Ohio. Its team creates handcrafted, personalized awards for organizations and families, with customers returning across generations. The studio holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.SYLVANIA, OH
Brown Industries, IncFor more than 75 years, Brown Industries, Inc. has been known for making appreciation gifts that help organizations recognize the people who keep their teams going. From its Media, Pennsylvania operation, the company manufactures customized pins and service awards in the United States and sells directly to customers seeking a tangible way to honor employees.339910MEDIA, PA