The Branded Company

You can order from a large online promotional range with 24-hour, 48-hour and 3-5 day express options, filters for Made in UK and Pantone-matched products, and your own online account.

The Branded Company is the trading name of RG Distribution Ltd, based in Leicester. Its website says it holds the UK’s largest online selection of promotional products, and the home page calls it the UK’s number one online promotional product range. Customers can register for an account and order online, or send an enquiry by form, phone or email.

The company says its team are regarded as branded gurus in all forms of best selling marketing merchandise. Its catalogue is also organised by sector, including hospitality, hotels, financial, council and government, charity, construction and health.

Products and brands

The site menu groups products into these main areas:

• Bags including carrier, cotton tote, jute, paper, conference, laptop and drawstring bags, backpacks and exhibition totes
• Drinkware including ceramic, enamel and travel mugs, water bottles, flasks and vacuum bottles
• Pens including fountain, gel, eco, metal, stylus and novelty pens, pen sets and pencils
• Notebooks in A4, A5 and A6 sizes, plus journals, eco notebooks and bespoke notebooks
• Clothing and workwear including T-shirts, polo shirts, hoodies, fleeces, caps, safety jackets and aprons
• Tech including power banks, earphones, speakers, wireless chargers, USB flash drives and charging cables

Named brands in the menu are Parker, Waterman and Cross for pens, and Moleskine and Karst for notebooks. It also lists lanyards, wristbands, umbrellas, keyrings, badges, sweets and stress toys.

Eco, express and offers

Its eco section lists 202 products, and the page says the company has one of the largest eco merchandise ranges online, including bamboo products and recycled plastic items. Buyers weighing up such claims can read our guide to eco-friendly promotional products and how to check the claims, or browse eco and sustainable merchandise suppliers. Separate Express menus cover bags, pens, drinkware, notebooks, clothing, exhibition and technology items, with headings for 24 Hour, 48 Hour and 3-5 Day Express products. Other menu filters include Pantone Matched, Made In UK, 360 degree Print, Value Range, Special Offers and Clearance.

Ordering and contact

The office is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm. The company is one of the suppliers on our Leicester page. Minimum order quantities and trade account terms are not published on its main pages, so it is worth setting these out in your enquiry using our guide to briefing a merchandise supplier.

Source: thebrandedcompany.co.uk, thebrandedcompany.co.uk/contact-us, thebrandedcompany.co.uk/products/index/eco-products