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Awards

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