Crafting Impactful Branding Solutions for the Association Industry

Since 1985 GNP Branded Gear has provided associations nationwide with the best values in custom branded gear. GNP’s expertise extends beyond quality promotional products for in-person and virtual events, conventions, conferences, membership & speaker gifts, awards and alike. Domestic and Factory-Direct (overseas) production allow GNP Branded Gear to offer better values in Bags (totes, briefcases, portfolios, coolers), Event & I.D. Supplies (lanyards, badge holders, wallets, banners, displays), Tech Gear (chargers, power banks, charging pads, speakers, earbuds), Drinkware (bottles, mugs, tumblers), Stationery Items (notebooks, padfolios, folders), Writing Instruments (pens, highlighters, stylus), Advertising Specialties (calendars, sunglasses, umbrellas, blankets), Lapel Pins, Awards (plaques, certificate holders), Apparel (t-shirts, fleece, jackets, polo/golf shirts, ponchos, hats/caps) and more. More recently GNP has introduced a full line of top quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including Reusable Cloth Face Covers, Disposable Face Masks, Hand Sanitizers and alike.

GNP also offers fully secure online store solutions where association members and staff can safely order association-branded merch as well as a full range of kitting and drop-shipping services.

GNP is a long-standing member of ASAE the American Society of Association Executives and has been trusted by the association to be the official supplier-partner of the attendee bags for many ASAE Springtime Expos and ASAE Annual Meetings & Expositions. GNP is also a long-standing member of the Fair labor Association and Better Business Bureau (BBB) where they have earned an A+ rating (highest rating).

A few words about GNP’s Factory-Direct Advantage – Although this program was originally designed for larger events, the flexibility of our factory-partners has made it possible for event planners planning events with as few as 500 attendees to take advantage of unlimited customization possibilities and very advantageous pricing. Production time for this program is approximately 90 days however rush service is always available. And while this program is ideal for meeting attendee bags it has also proven to be successful for the production of lanyards, badge wallets, and other event supplies. GNP also offers a full line of eco-friendly options in all product categories. As a matter of fact, GNP Branded Gear was the first promotional products distributor to expand its “green” offerings to include recycled, recyclable, organic, biodegradable and other eco-friendly options across all product categories. 

GNP’s staff is comprised of a great mix of industry veterans and younger professionals. The list of GNP’s industry veterans includes John Giordano - GNP’s Co-Founder and President, Todd Frankford - VP of Business Development, Jill Hallen - Senior Sales Manager, Dominick Randazzo - Manager of Branding & Operations, Christie Rotanz - Relationships Manager, Lori Palazzo - Production Control & Finance Administrator, Victoria Giordano - Accounting & Finance Manager and other experienced team members. 

For the past 35+ years, GNP has had the opportunity to work with the nation’s top association, corporate, government and independent meeting planners on projects ranging from conference attendee bags, badge holders and lanyards to membership gifts, speaker gifts, awards, convention apparel, tech products and many other event solutions. 

GNP is also a long-standing member of Meeting Planners International (MPI), American Association of Medical Society Executives (AAMSE) as well as many other organizations. The company’s list of clients encompasses the “who’s who” of association giants including American Society of Clinical Oncology, NFL Players Association, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Ecological Society of America, American Petroleum Institute, National Orientation Directors Association and hundreds of others.

GNP is the preferred vendor-partner of hundreds of Trade & Professional Associations. Our expertise extends beyond quality gear for in-person & virtual events, membership gifts, awards & other association gear. Domestic and overseas sourcing allows GNP to offer stock and custom solutions in bags, ID supplies, apparel, tech products, gifts, awards and more. Recently, GNP introduced a full line of top-quality PPE including face masks, sanitizers & alike.
Member of ASAE, FLA, rated A+ with the Better Business Bureau and 5-STAR Google rating.

GNP’s goal is to provide associations solutions that are creative, economical and hassle-free.