Performance 1

About Performance 1

Performance 1 is a promotional product distributor headquartered in Mentor, Ohio, with a reputation for helping businesses of all sizes make a lasting impression. As a proud member of the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI), Performance 1 operates within a marketing channel that represents a multi-billion-dollar industry — one used by virtually every type of business across America to strengthen brand recognition and drive customer loyalty.

What sets Performance 1 apart is its access to an enormous network of suppliers, giving clients the flexibility to source nearly any customizable item imaginable. Whether a company is planning a trade show giveaway, a corporate holiday gift program, employee recognition awards, or an everyday brand-building campaign, Performance 1 can match the right product to the right occasion.

A Wide World of Branded Products

Promotional products — sometimes called ad specialties — work because they are tangible, useful, and memorable. Unlike a digital ad that disappears after a scroll, a well-chosen branded item sticks around on a desk, in a bag, or on someone's back, delivering repeated impressions over time. Performance 1's catalog spans a broad range of categories, including:

• Drinkware & Mugs – Branded tumblers, coffee mugs, and water bottles that keep a company's logo top-of-mind throughout the day
• Writing Instruments – Custom pens and styluses that are among the most widely distributed and appreciated promotional items
• Apparel & Uniforms – From embroidered polos to screen-printed T-shirts, wearable branding turns recipients into walking ambassadors
• Bags & Totes – Practical items with high visibility in everyday settings, from grocery runs to commutes
• Tech Accessories – USB drives, wireless chargers, and other gadgets that appeal to modern, tech-savvy audiences
• Awards & Recognition Items – Custom plaques, trophies, and gifts designed to celebrate milestones and motivate teams

Boosting ROI Through Smart Branding

One of the core strengths of promotional products as a marketing channel is their cost-per-impression advantage. Studies within the ad specialty industry consistently show that branded merchandise delivers more impressions per dollar than many traditional advertising formats, including television, print, and digital. Performance 1 leverages this insight to help clients choose items that align with their brand values, target audiences, and marketing budgets.

Whether you are a small business owner looking for a few hundred branded pens or a regional corporation planning a large-scale promotional campaign, Performance 1 brings product knowledge, supplier relationships, and a consultative approach to every project. Explore their sanding disc offerings and the broader Performance 1 catalog to discover the right branded solution for your next campaign.