APPA is proud to celebrate one of our own, Headwear, for earning a place on the 2025 PPAI (Promotional Products Association International) 100 list of top suppliers. The company has risen an impressive 74 places from 100th to 26th, marking a significant milestone and a moment of pride for the wider promotional products community in Australia and overseas.
Founded in Australia in 1974, Headwear is part of the Headwear Stockists Group of Companies. It has grown into a global name in branded merchandise, with operations across the USA, Europe and Asia. Despite its international presence, Headwear remains proudly Australian-founded and continues to set the benchmark for quality and innovation in headwear and promotional solutions.
The PPAI 100 is regarded as the highest honour in the promotional products industry. It recognises the top 100 distributors and 100 suppliers globally. The rankings are based on a robust, data-driven methodology that looks beyond revenue to include long-term growth, corporate responsibility, employee satisfaction, digital transformation and industry trust.
“It was an honour to be named to the PPAI 100 Top Supplier list last year. To be recognised as Number 26 on this year’s list has me speechless,” said Nik Mirich, President and Owner of Headwear USA. “This reflects the dedication of our entire team and reinforces our belief that clients value not just the end product, but the experience and service we deliver throughout the process.”
The leap in ranking highlights Headwear’s commitment to innovation, service excellence and building strong, sustainable relationships across the industry. It also showcases the organisation’s strength in areas such as corporate responsibility and workforce development.
“To jump 74 positions in one year is a testament to the work of the entire team,” added Michael Barblett, CEO of Headwear USA. “Receiving high marks in Industry Faith confirms that our clients believe in what we are doing, and that is what truly matters.”
Josh Ellis, PPAI Media’s publisher and editor-in-chief, praised the honourees, stating: “The firms that have earned this status do business right. They represent the leading edge of the promotional products industry.”
APPA congratulates Headwear USA on this well-deserved recognition.
Read more about Headwear's performance and metrics in the 2025 PPAI 100 list here.
