GREATER PACIFIC NAMED ONE OF PPAI’S 2026 GREATEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR
Employee-driven recognition reflects Greater Pacific’s culture, leadership and commitment to its people
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — August 26, 2026 — Greater Pacific Industries has been named one of PPAI’s 2026 Greatest Companies To Work For in the branded merchandise industry.
The annual recognition from Promotional Products Association International is based directly on employee feedback. Companies must be nominated by an employee, and team members are surveyed about workplace culture, leadership, benefits and their overall experience with the organization.
Greater Pacific was recognized in the midsize company category for organizations with 26–75 employees. The company is also a returning honoree, having earned a place on PPAI’s 2025 list.
“This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes from our employees,” said Ben Zhang, founder and CEO of Greater Pacific. “Our success has always depended on talented people working together across offices, countries and time zones. We are proud of the culture we have built, and we remain committed to giving our team the trust, support and opportunities they need to succeed.”
For more than 30 years, Greater Pacific has helped clients bring original merchandise concepts to life through creative product development, CAD design, prototyping, custom manufacturing, sourcing, quality control, product compliance and global logistics.
That work requires close coordination among Greater Pacific’s U.S.-based team and its sourcing and production professionals throughout Asia. A supportive, collaborative workplace helps the company manage complex custom programs while maintaining the responsiveness, accountability and attention to detail its clients depend on.
“When employees feel valued and invested in the work, that carries through to every client and every project,” Zhang added. “This honor belongs to the entire Greater Pacific team.”
Greater Pacific is one of 138 companies recognized by PPAI in 2026. According to PPAI, approximately three out of four winning companies identified work-life balance as one of the leading reasons employees stay. Trust in leadership, alignment with company values and feeling heard were also among the strongest themes reported by employees.
Greater Pacific thanks every member of its team for contributing to a workplace—and a company—built around creativity, collaboration and dependable execution.
Read the complete PPAI announcement:
https://www.ppai.org/media-hub/the-greatest-companies-to-work-for-in-branded-merchandise/
We Made the Counselor Top 40—Thanks to You
We’re proud to share that Greater Pacific has been named the #35 supplier on the 2026 Counselor Top 40 Supplier list.
This recognition would not be possible without the trust of our clients, the collaboration of our valued partners and the dedication of our entire Greater Pacific team.
For more than 30 years, we have worked to help our clients bring ideas to life through creative product development, overseas manufacturing, global sourcing and dependable delivery. We’re grateful for every project, partnership and opportunity that helped us reach this milestone.
Thank you for being an important part of our success. We look forward to continuing to create, grow and deliver together.
WSCRC Presentation
Greater Pacific Founder & CEO, Ben Zhang, was invited to present to the Washington State China Relations Council (WSCRC) as they hosted delegates from the Washington State Department of Commerce, and Ministers of Commerce for the Peoples Republic of China. This is likely the biggest trade related conference in Washington State. This is significant as Washington State is one of the few states that has a trade surplus with China among the 50 states.
Custom Building Block Sets
See more details at the 2026 PPAI Expo Product Pavilion, or say hi at Booth #3763, January 13/15.
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See more details at the 2026 PPAI Expo Product Pavilion, or say hi at Booth #3763, January 13/15.
Greater Pacific is proud to be “Greatest Companies To Work For” based on ppai
Congratulations! Greater Pacific has been named one of PPAI’s Greatest Companies to Work For 2025
This recognition comes from employee feedback where they rate our workplace across benefits, culture, community, leadership and direction. Their feedback reflects the pride they have in being part of our organization.
Stay Informed: Extension of China’s
Reciprocal Tariff Deadline
President Trump has issued an executive order extending the deadline for an increase in China’s reciprocal tariff rate until November 10, 2025. This means the current reciprocal tariff rate of 10% will remain in effect until that date, with the potential for future adjustments depending on ongoing trade discussions.
Take advantage of this extension by placing your orders now to lock in current rates and minimize potential increases.
Greater Pacific is proud to be a Top 100 INDUSTRY LEADER (Supplier) ACCORDING TO ppai!
Greater Pacific (PPAI 191353, Gold) is a direct manufacturer of custom OEM products in more than 10 categories. The company is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, with offices in San Diego and Philadelphia, and teams on the ground in Asia, Bangladesh, Taiwan, Cambodia, Maylasia, Southeast Asia, and more. We partner closely with our clients to Create, Source, Manage, & Deliver!
Happy 30th Anniversary (1995-2025)
Congratulations to Greater Pacific on their 30th Anniversary (1995-2025). Thank You to all our partners over the years to mark this significant milestone. Remarks CEO & Founder, Ben Zhang, “my vision 30+ years ago was to be the premier supplier in the promotional industry. Today we are still focused on that goal!”