PPB July 2021

Greatest Companies To Work For | FEATURE Powerstick.com PPAI 383252, S8 Category: Supplier Top executive: Nigel Harris Headquarters: Ottawa, Ontario Founded: 2011 Employees: 31 Web address: powerstick.com Employee benefits/perks: Work from home, health and life insurance, paid time off What employees say about working there: “Every day is different, with new and exciting challenges in a fun environment. With five to six departments under one roof, you can see the chain of product development/ production from start to finish.” ProTowels PPAI 112755, S8 Category: Supplier Top executive: Kevin Nord Headquarters: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Founded: 2001 Employees: 75 Web address: protowels.com Employee benefits/perks: Flexible schedule, health insurance, paid time off What employees say about working there: “I love working with some very creative colleagues in our amazing customer services team, to the extremely creative marketing and art departments, and our production and shipping teams who are beyond dedicated. Kevin, our owner, makes us all feel that we matter and tells us often when we do a great job. I appreciate this so much!” The Chest PPAI 111653, S6 Category: Supplier Top executive: Mary Dobsch Headquarters: Washington, Missouri Founded: 1972 Employees: 66 Web address: chestinc.com Employee benefits/perks: Health and life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid time off What employees say about working there: “The owner of the company makes it fun to work here. I like it that they let me do my job the way I know how and that they have full confidence in me that I can get it done on time and do it right. I feel like we are a big family. Whatever happens here, good or bad, it affects all of us. I love my job and working here.” Toddy Gear PPAI 516677, S6 Category: Supplier Top executive: Todd Gabel Headquarters: Bolingbrook, Illinois Founded: 2010 Employees: 45 Web address: toddypromo.com Employee benefits/perks: Health and life insurance, 401(k), paid time off What employees say about working there: “Toddy Gear is amazing—especially through the past 12 turbulent months. The company did everything possible to ensure that its employees came first.” TOP MIDSIZE COMPANIES Powerstick.com ProTowels The Chest Toddy Gear | JULY 2021 | 35