Since 2012,
Imprint Engine has grown into a reliable, one-stop global brand experience partner. Our platform-driven, full-service approach replaces the traditional patchwork of vendors, helping brands save time, reduce costs, and streamline complex merchandise and fulfillment programs.
How it started
Imprint Engine was founded in 2012 by Caleb Gilbertson and Travis Veit with a simple belief: branded merchandise should elevate culture, not clutter it with expendable junk.
At a time when most companies treated “swag” as an afterthought, they saw an opportunity to reimagine the industry as a creative, strategic extension of brand experience. What began in Caleb’s closet-sized living room quickly evolved into a new model built on design, operational excellence, and long-term partnership.
From the beginning, the goal was clear: move beyond transactional vendors and become a true extension of our clients’ teams.
We’ve been evolving ever since
How we grew
What started with two founders has grown into a global organization of 150+ industry experts across the United States, Ireland, India, Australia, the Philippines, and beyond.
Over the past 14 years, Imprint Engine has scaled rapidly and sustainably, expanding from a startup operation into a vertically integrated brand experience partner. Our growth has been fueled by consistent reinvestment into infrastructure, talent, technology, and global capabilities.
In 2021, we moved into our 40,000-square-foot US headquarters designed to support in-house decoration, kitting, and fulfillment at scale. That same year, we opened our European office in Dublin, Ireland, marking the beginning of our international expansion.
In 2024, we launched operations in Delhi, India, and most recently expanded into Sydney, Australia, strengthening our ability to support global programs with local expertise and consistent execution.
What we do
We design, produce, and manage physical brand experiences at scale, from merchandise programs and corporate gifting to global fulfillment and company stores.
Our vertically integrated model brings strategy, sourcing, decoration, warehousing, and technology together under one roof, resulting in fewer handoffs, tighter quality control, and seamless global delivery.
At the center of it all is our proprietary IEX Platform™, which consolidates ordering, inventory, reporting, and distribution into one streamlined system, giving clients visibility, control, and scalability as they grow.
What we believe
Physical branding still matters.
In a digital-first world, tangible brand moments create lasting emotional connections. A thoughtfully designed kit, a high-quality wearable, or a globally consistent onboarding experience can reinforce culture in ways pixels cannot.
Our work exists at the intersection of creativity and operations, where your brand vision meets real-world execution.
And while we’ve grown far beyond a living room startup, our original mindset hasn’t changed: build better experiences, invest in great people, and never treat your brand as disposable.
What’s our plan to keep growing?
A culture built on values.
Our Core Values
Solo projects don’t exist here – whether it’s a teammate or a client, every action we take impacts the next person in line. Respect yourself by respecting others.
Boldly approach each challenge with an open and creative mind – both internally and in partnership with our clients. Welcome new ideas with optimism and curiosity. Focus on solutions, not sales.
Summon the courage to always do the right thing, for your team members and our clients – we all hold the responsibility to use our best judgment in every situation. If you see something that’s not right, don’t be afraid to speak up.
There’s no place for complacency – Stay adaptable to change within your teams and our accounts. Discover the power of knowing what you don’t know.
Your uniqueness is what makes our team strong, and it’s what makes our relationships thrive – We’re at our best when we’re true to who we are – Celebrate one another’s authenticity and strengths.