PPAI Magazine September 2026

• SEPTEMBER 2026 • 37 Greatest Companies to Work For | Must Read Headwear USA PPAI 176791, Professional Gold Category: Supplier Headquarters: Frederick, Maryland Top Executive: Nik Mirich Employees: 14 Website: headwear-usa.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Appreciation by management, confidence in leadership, growth experience What Employees Say: “Working at Headwear USA has been a truly positive and rewarding learning experience. Being immersed in the headwear industry has allowed me to develop a deeper understanding of product development, market trends, and the attention to detail that goes into creating quality headwear. I’ve had the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally, gaining valuable skills and insights along the way. I’m excited to continue building on this foundation and look forward to the opportunities ahead as I keep learning and growing in this field.” HF Custom Solutions PPAI 533155, Professional Silver Category: Distributor Headquarters: Fort Worth, Texas Top Executive: Joe Brown Employees: 16 Website: www.hfcustomsolutions.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Personal confidence in their futures, work/life balance, confidence in leadership What Employees Say: “It is a very flexible place to work where the people truly care about you, and everyone works hard to make sure that they are not doing anything that makes your job harder. The exec team is passionate about making sure that you are successful both professionally and personally, and are always willing to answer questions about the business and why we are doing what we are doing.” IDProductsource PPAI 384049, Standard Plus Category: Supplier Headquarters: Port St. Lucie, Florida Top Executive: John Aspinwall Employees: 13 Website: idproductsource.com Employees’ Favorite Things: Personal confidence in their futures, recognition and praise, confidence in leadership What Employees Say: “IDProductsource provides all of the training and tools needed to help employees succeed and perform their jobs effectively. The company is consistently improving and updating its systems to make them more user-friendly, which helps create a more efficient workflow and better overall experience for employees. The upper management team encourages professional growth and fosters a welcoming workplace culture that balances productivity with a fun and positive atmosphere. While the benefits could be improved, the support, training, and team environment make IDProductsource a great place to grow professionally.” Headwear USA HF Custom Solutions IDProductsource

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