Our Story - A1 Promotional Products
“Providing promotional products
for more than 5000 businesses since 1984”

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A Leader in Promotional Products for
Australia’s Largest Brands

A Sydney based embroidery manufacturing company and corporate uniform supplier since 1984, we have become a leading name in
promotional solutions for some of the largest corporations and
organisations across Australia.

Our integrated range of promotional products paired with our diverse team of skilled professionals and commitment to providing the highest level of service and care in all our partnerships ensures you not only an enjoyable but beneficial experience. Our long-standing relationships with our clients are a testament to our dedication and diligence, which go far beyond sales transactions. We believe as an organisation we exist not only to serve partnerships within our business realm but also look outward with a vision to serve our community.

As an exclusive member of the industry trade association APPA (the
Australasian Promotional Products Association) and PPAI (Promotional Products Association International), you can be assured that your brand is in the best hands. Our product consultants will ensure that you get the right product for the right job, while our production team will ensure you get the best quality product with our stringent quality control
procedures.

We pride ourselves on our ability to see our interactions go beyond a one-time sale into ongoing professional relationships. Though one of
Sydney’s preferred suppliers of promotional products, we are in the
business of building brands.

The Story So Far...

1984

A-One Manufacturing started by Sam Kim and Jerry Gordon opened up a small store in Horwood Pl Parramatta

- Manufacturers of cricket caps and embroidery

Sam and Jerry part ways and then A-One Badge & Cap Co. Pty Ltd was birthed

- A-One then move out to Daking St North Parramatta to a bigger premises to handle the workload
- A-One partner with overseas manufacturer of embroi dered badges to help A-One become one of the specialists in the embroidery and badge market
1987
1992

A-One grow too large for Daking St, and therefore purchase a new premises down the road in Seville St North Parramatta

- A-One has now become one of the most reputable and largest embroidery companies in Australia doing embroidery and badges for some of Australia’s biggest brands such as Qantas, Winfield, Bridgestone and Ken Done

- A-One has also become the most reputable premium cricket cap manufacturer supplying to many of NSW’s cricket clubs as well as private schools such as The Kings School, Barker College, Oakhill College, Redfield College and Knox Grammar

A-One starts their own custom made polo manufacturing services for our client

We began supplying uniforms for some of Australia’s most reputable schools such as The Kings School, Knox Grammar and Tara Anglican School
1993
1995

A-One come out with one of the first ever Hi Vis jackets in Australia, known as the Vizone Jacket

A-One win the contract to supply all of Sydney Turf Club uniforms

- Tyrepower and Kumho Tyres uniforms Australia and New Zealand wide
- Hyundai and BHP uniforms
1999
2001

Sam Kim has severe neck operation which causes him to step away from the business

David and Sylvia Kim (Sam’s children) join A-One to assist during Sam’s absence

2002
2003

Due to the many requests from our customers, A-One begin to supply the first range of promotional branded products

- A-One begin supplying Rooty Hill RSL, Reckitt Benckiser, Blacktown Venue Services and TNT Couriers with all their uniforms and promotional merchandise

Because of the shift in our business, A-One change their name from A-One Badge & Cap Co. Pty Ltd to A-One Promotional Products

2005
2007

A-One began one of the major uniform suppliers to the Australian Paralympians along with Adidas and Canterbury

A-One ‘s reputation continues to grow, and therefore attract large brand names such as Samsung, Coca-Cola Amatil, Sony, Panasonic etc to provide them with uniforms and promotional branded merchandise

2008
2009

David Kim takes over as Director of A-One

- We begin to import custom made products from China, Bangladesh, Taiwan and Korea, only partnering with top quality approved manufacturers

A-One begin providing brand advisory services to the corporate market

- A-One goes through a full custom rebrand to suit it’s identity
2013
2014

A-One partner with Corporate Spend as one of the distributors. An organisation that supplies ethical procurement for social good. Please look at their website: www.corporatespend.com.au

A-One partner with Gallop Solutions to restructure all of A-One’s business so that it will have no limit to grow

2015
2016

After many years of partnering with some of Australia’s largest brands, A-One wanted to add value and assist the SME’s in Australia. That’s why Brandable Magazine was birthed

After 35yrs of manufacturing premium quality cricket caps in house, we were able to finally train up a factory overseas to follow A-One’s step by step systems to produce some of the best quality cricket caps available in the market. This new partnership has allowed A-One to have quick turnaround (4 weeks no matter what quantity) and cost efficiency. Hence the reason that A1 Cricket was birthed

2017

TRUSTED BY

  • “SAMSUNG"

  • “NEXEN Tyre"

  • “ICMS"

  • “GTRadial"

  • “Freedom Finance Australia"

  • “EZIHIRE Solutions"

  • “encore"

  • “BridgeClimb Sydney"

  • “Australian Military Bank"

  • “A-One revamped our uniform. They provided a full range consultative approach."

  • “keep up the amazing professional service…The service is incredibly prompt and professional."

  • “A-One has…fantastic customer service."

  • “I highly recommend A-One for a fast, reliable and creative service…"

  • “…a great level of integrity in their work"

  • “A-One provided…excellent standards."

  • “If we’re stuck for ideas. A-One is always on hand to offer…solutions"

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