Awards July 25, 2018
Top 40 Distributors 2018: No. 27 The Vernon Co.
Counselor’s exclusive ranking of the distributors with the most revenue in the promo products market.
The Vernon Co. (asi/351700)
Leaders at Vernon credit strong customer retention and sales increases from key accounts for driving its revenue up 8% in 2017. Counting the healthcare and finance markets among its top sectors, the company is forecasting a 2018 sales rise of at least 6%.
Previous rank: 28
2017 Revenue: $77.7 F
Number of employees: 400
Headquarters: Newton, IA
Year founded: 1902
Ownership: Private
Top officer: Chris Vernon
All revenue figures shown in $millions
C = calendar year
F = fiscal year
NR = not ranked
D = did not provide
* = adjusted based on restated sales
** = adjusted based on other distributor movement