BrandRPM announced it has joined Sports, Inc., a national buying group for the sporting goods industry which provides access to over 230 manufacturers of team athletic equipment, uniforms and accessories.
"We are pleased to welcome BrandRPM to Sports, Inc.," said Travis Elam, Sports, Inc. Marketing Manager. "They have established a strong presence in the Charlotte team market over the last five years. Now they are part of the largest group of team dealers in the nation, represented by 1,800 inside and outside sales people from coast to coast. Access to the group's resources will allow BrandRPM to provide even better service and value to team customers in Charlotte."
"This is a significant move for BrandRPM," stated BrandRPM Vice President Brian Hensen. "Sports Inc. is the premier buying and marketing organization in the sports industry. Our membership allows BrandRPM to substantially expand our product offering in athletic equipment and uniforms. The buying power we gain will enable us to pass along both a pricing and service advantage to our customers."
Jeannie King, Athletic Director, Queens University of Charlotte states "We have been working exclusively with BrandRPM over the past two years on team uniforms, and our experience has been fantastic. Their sales reps integrate themselves into our staff in a very positive and supportive way. They enhance our ability to get things accomplished. The partnership between BrandRPM and Queens will only grow with the expanded product offering through Sports, Inc."
About BrandRPM
BrandRPM, one of the largest custom decorated apparel and promotional merchandise companies in the Southeast, provides custom decorated apparel and promotional products to businesses, schools and organization throughout North America. BrandRPM is also the fastest-growing team athletic dealer in the Carolinas, distributing top brands such as Under Armour, Mizuno, Russell, and Adidas. The company employs 80 people and operates from a 40,000 sq. ft. production facility in Monroe, NC. BrandRPM is a minority-owned business certified by the Carolinas Minority Supplier Development Council.