About Us/Testimonials
President's Welcome
We realize that you have many options for buying your promotional items. We understand your needs and requirements.
PMSI has put together the best, most qualified team of promotional experts in the USA. PMSI will offer you the best quality, lowest priced promotional items every day of the year.
The PMSI experience becomes an alliance. You will always be able to speak to live production experts taking you through each step of the process. PMSI strongly supports all of the industry organizations that we are part of by offering special pricing and services. PMSI believes in giving back through numerous donations and sponsorship programs.
We appreciate your business, and after 37 years in the industry, no one takes more pride in our company and facility. Please give me a call personally or stop by our booth at any of the 35 trade shows PMSI supports each year.
Marty Bear
PMSI
President
About PMSI
PMSI is one of the country’s largest and fastest growing promotional merchandising facilities in the USA. PMSI provides the lowest prices guaranteed on a huge selection of branded products serving the meeting, conference, convention, trade show, college, government, recreation, school, religious and pharmaceutical markets.
Founded in 1983, PMSI has rapidly become the leader in the field of promotional items. Marty Bear cofounded the MPI Westfield Chapter and has held numerous volunteer positions in PCMA, MPI, IAEE, and ACCED. PMSI is also well known for its numerous sponsorships and donation programs in the meeting, association and college markets.
PMSI’s Factory Direct Programs, Green Meetings Division, PopOut Maps, THE MINI CASE, patented neck wallets and badgeholders continue to lead the industry.
Affiliations
PMSI is a proud member and supporter of these organizations:
TSAE, MPI, ASAE, HSMAI, ACCED, SGMP, RCMA, NIGP, NRPA, CASE, IAEE, GWSAE, CALSAE, NACAC, HCEA, AMPS.
Our Guarantee
We work very hard at PMSI to ensure that you are completely satisfied with the PMSI experience and our products.
The PMSI Guarantee is simple:
- the highest quality products
- on time delivery
- live personal communication with the most skilled and qualified production staff in the industry
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
- the lowest prices guaranteed everytime
Testimonials:
PMSI offers great products, prices, and timely delivery. Their factories both here in the U.S. and overseas do an excellent job when it comes to customization and logo colors. I consider Julia Gagnon, whom I have worked with for over 10 yrs., a great asset and partner! She has come up with some great ideas when I wasn’t sure what direction to go. Julia has also been able to help me with any last minute request while working within my budget and delivery time frame. PMSI is my #1 go to place for my promotional needs. - Kanwal Saluja - Manager, Registration & Meeting Services - BOMA
PMSI is great! This is why I have used PMSI as our conference supplier for over 15 years. I know I can count on them to give me the best value for the dollar. Their staff is friendly, professional and responsive. PMSI products are top quality and I know I can depend on our items being delivered on time anywhere in the U.S. PMSI is always willing to work within my budget and offer suggestions when I ask for them which saves me time. They have been a great partner to our association through the years and I highly recommend them. - Cheryl Stone - NAGGL - VP - Convention Services
PMSI constantly goes beyond my expectations in terms of cost savings and speed of delivering products. Mary’s knowledge and expertise in providing suggestions and willingness to ensure that my deadlines are met are key to our Association. There are several companies that provide promotional products but none I can count on like PMSI. - Sharon Truesdell - Marketing Project Coordinator - National School Boards Association
We have really enjoyed the customer service and products we have received from PMSI, they have been able to provide large numbers of items with a very quick turnaround time. Any quotes we request are provided either same day or next day and the personal service is truly appreciated. We are happy to be a customer and look forward to all future business with PMSI. - Megan Cott - Administrative Specialist CRA-USF - Center for Urban Transportation Research - University of South Florida
As purchaser of promotional items for the Ocean City MD Convention & Visitors Bureau/Dept. of Tourism, I often need a variety of items to present to our CVB members, tour groups or meeting and tour planners. PMSI offers me great pricing on these items but also important to me is the service. I can ask for ideas from my representative Erica or just select something from the site. I am able to request as many samples as I like and receive them within two days in most cases. Erica gets me estimates on price, shipping and set up usually within the hour! I get accurate proofs and the project is moved forward immediately. There is just such an ease of use and service with PMSI that keeps drawing me back for any of our needs. - Norma Dobrowolski - Destination Sales Manager
Imagine the comfort in knowing that things will be taken care of. Well, that’s how I feel when it’s time for me to start ordering supplies for my annual conference through PMSI. For the last couple of years, I have built a professional relationship with Erica Sylvia who has been fantastic to work with getting things for me when I need it. Having this kind of confidence makes my job much easier. Thank you PMSI and Erica for being there for me. - Nina Humes - Conference Manager - Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC)
We have been working with PMSI and Marty Bear for many years. A great company run by a great guy. PSMI is very reliable, the prices are competitive and if you cannot find it in their vast catalog of items, they will find it for you! It is such a pleasure working with a company you can depend on. The orders are ready when they tell you they will be ready. No drama. They are very accommodating as well. Erica is a pleasure to work with and very efficient, she keeps ME on schedule! Thank you Erica ad PMSI for your consistent and excellent service! - Mary D. Jakubowski, CMP - Program Manager, Technical Events & Content - The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
The Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals, “FAMP” has used the services of Professional Marketing Services for many years. They are our “Go To” team for all of the promotional items we need to add punch and name recognition at our largest annual event, the FAMP State Convention and Trade Show. The word “Professional” in their name says it all. Their service is always timely, the staff is cordial, skilled in their tasks, and communicate well. The team consistently strives to please and always delivers more than promised. Add their competitive pricing on top of all that, and you’ve got a winning combination. - Frank Cicione, CMC, CRMS - Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals
I have been working with PMSI for the past 7 years. Whenever my company is looking for a new promotional item, PMSI is always my first stop. They have the best selection and customer service. My rep Erica is always extremely quick to respond, and if they don't happen to carry the item I'm looking for, she will take the time to talk to their other vendors to see if they can supply the item. Every order always arrives on time and in perfect condition. - Kara Noble - eSutures.com - Marketing Director
Erica – I have enjoyed working with you and PMSI over many years. You are professional and always responsive with good ad specialty options that fit my budget. I enjoy working with you and seeing Marty promoting your products at various events while decked out in all his bling. - Stacy - National Parking Association - Director of Business Development
I’ve had the pleasure of working with PMSI for more than 20 years. I still get pricing as if I’m a first time customer. Pricing— SUPER Competitive. Service—Outstanding. A pleasure to work with without a pushy sales person on the other end… - Dennis Rugbart - Senior Specialist, Exhibits - Society for Human Resource Management
We have ordered conference bags and lanyards for our conferences from PMSI for many years now. They have been extremely accommodating and flexible with our orders and their prices can’t be beat! It’s a pleasure working with Julia and everyone at PMSI and makes the task of ordering items for our conferences less stressful as I know we are getting the best quality at the best price. - Deborah (D.J.) Haman, CMP - Senior Meetings & Exhibits Manager - American Association of Orthodontists
I have been in the Events industry for about 15 years and I have worked for a variety of companies, from non-profits to Wall Street event management, to associations. Although my job level and responsibilities have varied from smaller events to managing every event the organization has in place throughout the year, one thing has always been the same - the need for promotional items. Whether it was small "trinkets" such as keychains or larger sponsor items such as tote bags, it continues to be an overall, integral part of the event industry. As such, I have worked with many different "promotional" companies and there is only one company that I have used consistently for at least the last six years out of the eight years that I have worked for my current employer.....and that is PMSI. It's not just the products that draw me but also the quality and most importantly, the customer service. That, customer service is the one thing that really truly keeps a customer loyal. I want to thank Mary Barrios for all of her hard work and assistance with my orders and general needs. Another important factor is that I can count on PMSI for ideas, suggestions. When you work with a company consistently, they understand who your members are and what they expect in terms of promotional products. I know that when I email Mary/ PMSI, I will not only get the highest level of customer service but also a range of quality suggestions, which lead to quality products. - Alana Alissa Yoshiko Anderson - Director of Events - SNAME
As an association management company, AMC Source has found that working with PMSI to fulfill our multiple client needs helps us to streamline our processes while providing high quality products for our clients' use. Their consistent track record of excellent service, on-time delivery, and an outstanding product line inspires our clients' confidence in us as their association management company. - Debra S. Nolan, CAE, IOM, AMC Source
PMSI has been a loyal supplier to the American Diabetes Association for nearly 10 years. Their pricing and service are unsurpassed. We have been able to produce many different items with PMSI, taking advantage of their wide range of products and services. And, if it’s not something standard, they can have it made custom for your organization. I am proud to partner with PMSI in the American Diabetes Association’s fight against diabetes. I look forward to another great year with them. - Steve Shartel - Director, Production Services - American Diabetes Association
Social Responsibility
PMSI is committed to the environment. Our Green Policy continues to set the standard for our industry.
Building and Maintenance
- All HVC is controlled by time of day thermostats. We use about 50% of what a normal building of our size uses.
- Appliances are energy efficient.
- Computers are automatically shut down at night.
- Computer monitors are all high efficiency LCD vs. tube type.
- Printers are shared.
- Most faxes are received electronically and transmitted to email rather than being printed out.
- All windows are double-paned.
- The building meets and exceeds all heating and insulating codes.
- All offices, except IT, have windows for natural daylight.
- Lights are energy efficient and each office can control the number of lights that are used for that individual.
- Trees are planted around the building on an almost annual basis.
- Ice thawing chemicals during snow season are environmentally safer than salt.
- Parking lot lighting is energy efficient.
- All bathrooms use water conserving toilet fixtures.
Shipping
- All corrugated inbound boxes are saved and sent to a recycler.
- All shipments are put in the smallest box possible.
- Forklifts and pallet movers are either electric or manual.
- Pallets are recycled at our cost.
- Warehouse doors are energy efficient and configured for different sized vehicles.
Operations
- All paper is recycled.
- All beverage and food containers are glass or ceramic and are reused.
- All meals are served on reusable plates and with reusable silver.
- Cloth towels are available to reduce the use of paper in the kitchen.
- Art to and from our clients and vendors is transmitted electronically saving gas, paper and discs.
- Daily reports are all done electronically vs. paper.
- When acceptable, we transmit invoices by email rather than via paper.
- Our mailing list is updated by the USPS for change of addresses prior to any mailing of our catalog.
- Customer service reps always try to update addresses and current personnel at customer’s location.
- People who are on our mailing list are dropped after a specific period of inactivity.
- Products that do not sell well are removed from the catalog as soon as possible to enable us to reduce page expansion.
- Paper used for catalog has high scrap content.
- Eco-friendly inks are used whenever possible.
- Laser cartridges are sent in for recycling.
- Old computers and monitors are sent in for recycling.