Our History
In 1979, Audrey Devenport saw a growing demand for custom tees featuring school, organization, event, and business names. With a vision and determination, she founded Trademarks Promotional Products from her home. Audrey, is a farm-raised girl from the Midwest with a degree from the University of Illinois in Carbondale. She has a diverse background. She was a Donut Dolly with the Red Cross in Korea and a school teacher in Houston, Texas. Her "whatever it takes" mindset quickly grew the business from one room in a house to a full-fledged operation with 150 employees.
Milestones
- 1979; Audrey Devenport started Trademarks with a heat press machine in her house.
- 1982: Mike Devenport joined the business.
- 1983: Trademarks moved to its first office space, survived Hurricane Alicia, and started expanding the work family.
- 1984: Added first Screen Print press
- 1989: Moved into a 17,000 sq ft of our current location.
- 1992: Renelle Cadena joined the business.
- 2001: Added the Embroidery Department.
- 2018: Occupied the entire 52,000 sq ft building
- 2020: Invested in a Digital Squeegee during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2023: Achieved $12.8 million in annual sales.
Achievements
- Top 25 Woman-Owned Business and Top 50 Family-Owned Business by the Houston Business Journal
- Largest screen printing operation in Houston with 10 automatic presses.
- One of the largest embroidery operations in Houston with 186 embroidery sewing heads.
- Celebrating 46 years of business with 150 employees, 65% of whom are women.
- Long-term employee retention with several team members having 10, 20, and even 30+ years of service.
- WBENC Cerftified - National Women's Business Enterprise Certification
- State of Texas HUB - Woman Owned Business
Our Team
At Trademarks Promotional Products, our team is the heart of our success. We are proud to have a diverse and dedicated group of professionals who bring their expertise and passion to every project.
- Leadership: Audrey Devenport, our founder, has always been a strong and firm leader, providing unwavering support and holding everyone accountable. Her vision and leadership have created a great environment for growth and innovation.
- Experienced Staff: Our team includes 7 employees who have been with us for over 30 years, 5 employees with over 20 years of service, and 19 employees with over 10 years of dedication. This wealth of experience ensures that we deliver high-quality products and services consistently.
- Diverse Workforce: With 65% of our employees being women, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. Our team’s diversity brings a wide range of perspectives and ideas, driving our innovation and success.
- Skilled Professionals: From our professional Account Executives who provide guidance and creativity to our talented art department that brings your ideas to life, every member of our team is dedicated to making sure your order is perfect and on time.
Capabilities
Embroidery: 186 Tajima Embroidery Heads ready to sew logos on various items with a production capability of 4,500 per shift.
Screen Printing: 10 automatic presses capable of printing up to 16 colors with a production capability of 20,000 per shift. Specialty inks and digital hybrid screen printing available.
Direct to Garment Printing (DTG): Ideal for small quantity 4-color process designs with a 1-piece minimum.
Transfer Department: Heat press transfers and patches on garments and caps, including DTF transfers, personalizations, and more.
Art Department: Creating new art ideas or adapting existing artwork for various items.
Custom Finishing Capabilities: Tagging, folding, bagging, special packaging, and drop shipping available.
Company Store Programs: Offering pop-up stores, fulfillment, and storage of inventory to meet diverse needs.
Customer Service: Our professional Account Executives and CSR teams provide guidance and creativity, ensuring every order is correct and on time.
Our Commitment
Trademarks Promotional Products is Houston's largest source for your martketing incentives, recognition gifts, and decorated apparel. We are a one-stop shop for branded merchandise and promotional products, committed to your promotional image. With everything you need under one roof and a dedicated team, we have been Houston's one-source resource for promotional advertising products since 1979.