Top Ten in Fastest-Growing Promotional Products Distributors Two Years in a Row
Lawrence, KS, June 4, 2009 - Counselor magazine, the voice of the promotional products industry, revealed the top ten fastest-growing promotional product distributors in its June issue. Lawrence-based company Absorbent, Ink., ranked eighth with a growth increase of 63% between 2006 and 2008.
“This is our second year in a row to receive the Spirit Award from Counselor magazine,” said Lee Eldridge, president of Absorbent, Ink. “It's certainly nice to be recognized by Counselor and the industry as one of the fastest growing distributors in the country.”
“In a time when industry sales are down, we’re pleased to be up,” said Eldridge. “We feel very fortunate. We have a great staff. And we remain very excited about the future of our industry and our business.”
According to PPAI (Promotional Products Association International), industry sales dropped by about 7% to $18.1 billion in 2008, down from $19.44 billion in 2007.
Based out of Lawrence, Kansas, Absorbent, Ink. was founded by Lawrence residents Lee Eldridge and Billy Pilgrim. Absorbent, Ink. specializes in promotional products, apparel and corporate gifts.
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