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When You Think of Digispec®, Think of the largest dedicated mouse pad manufacturer in the United States. With over 350 million mouse pads produced, we've been trusted with more mouse pad promotions than any other industry supplier. Our mouse pad expertise and devotion to customer service means you can always count on Digispec® to deliver the Solid Quality, Reliable Service, and Competitive Pricing you need to delight your customers and grow your business.
Founded in 1996 - Still Going Strong!
As we look back over the years, it seems we've manufactured mouse pads for every major brand on the planet. Amazingly, we've made over 350 million pads, which is enough to circle the globe more than 1½ times. We've had the privilege of being the industry leader in our category and have been honored with almost every industry award available.
It has been a rewarding, challenging, wild ride! After these many years, we are mindful of all the customers, suppliers, employees, and friends who made this all possible. We wouldn't have wanted to do it without you.
For more about our company, see the Digispec® News below. Put a face on the people who make up the DIGISPEC® Team or, better yet, take a look at our Trade Show Schedule and come visit us in person next time we're in your area. Thank you for your interest in Digispec®.
Digispec® News
DIGISPEC acquires DataPad
DIGISPEC® ACQUIRES DATAPAD—STRENGTHENS POSITION AS INDUSTRY'S LEADING MOUSEPAD MANUFACTURER AND SUPPLIER
March 15, 2004—Digispec (ppai/180432, asi/49716) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Utah-based DataPad (ppai/111805, asi/48545) in a move designed to strengthen Digispec's position as the industry's leading mousepad manufacturer and supplier.
In January 2003, DataPad approached Digispec about a possible purchase. At that time, Digispec had just finalized their purchase of Minneapolis-based computer accessory supplier XJD and was busy integrating XJD's customers and products. To enable DataPad to avoid bankruptcy, an interim agreement was reached with an investment group organized by Digispec's President, Ed Hamilton. This allowed DataPad and Digispec to work closely together but remain separate operating entities.
Now, with the final phases of the transaction complete, the two operations have been merged. Digispec plans to maintain DataPad's Lindon, Utah production facility and to utilize all of their sales and customer service staff. "DataPad's sales and customer service reps will make a great addition to Digispec's service team", comments Digispec President Ed Hamilton, "and the experience of their production crew is essential for the production of DataPad's specialty products."
This acquisition expands Digispec's line of mousepads by incorporating DataPad's unique patented specialty products. "The addition of DataPad's popular Frame-It, Slide-Thru, See-Thru, and MousePaper products gives Digispec's customers a complete
selection of mousepads from a single vendor," says Hamilton.
Digispec, established in 1983, manufactures a complete line of both hard surface and fabric mouse pads. At the 2004 ASI show in Orlando, Digispec received the distinguished ASI Distributors' Choice Award for Computer Accessories for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, Digispec has received the ASI Spirit Award for Customer Service Excellence, the PPAI Golden Achievement Award for Most Beneficial Distributor Marketing Aids, and the PPAI Supplier Star Award of Merit. In 2001, Digispec established CounterPoint, a division dedicated to the manufacture of counter mats.
March 15, 2004—Digispec (ppai/180432, asi/49716) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Utah-based DataPad (ppai/111805, asi/48545) in a move designed to strengthen Digispec's position as the industry's leading mousepad manufacturer and supplier.
In January 2003, DataPad approached Digispec about a possible purchase. At that time, Digispec had just finalized their purchase of Minneapolis-based computer accessory supplier XJD and was busy integrating XJD's customers and products. To enable DataPad to avoid bankruptcy, an interim agreement was reached with an investment group organized by Digispec's President, Ed Hamilton. This allowed DataPad and Digispec to work closely together but remain separate operating entities.
Now, with the final phases of the transaction complete, the two operations have been merged. Digispec plans to maintain DataPad's Lindon, Utah production facility and to utilize all of their sales and customer service staff. "DataPad's sales and customer service reps will make a great addition to Digispec's service team", comments Digispec President Ed Hamilton, "and the experience of their production crew is essential for the production of DataPad's specialty products."
This acquisition expands Digispec's line of mousepads by incorporating DataPad's unique patented specialty products. "The addition of DataPad's popular Frame-It, Slide-Thru, See-Thru, and MousePaper products gives Digispec's customers a complete
selection of mousepads from a single vendor," says Hamilton.
Digispec, established in 1983, manufactures a complete line of both hard surface and fabric mouse pads. At the 2004 ASI show in Orlando, Digispec received the distinguished ASI Distributors' Choice Award for Computer Accessories for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, Digispec has received the ASI Spirit Award for Customer Service Excellence, the PPAI Golden Achievement Award for Most Beneficial Distributor Marketing Aids, and the PPAI Supplier Star Award of Merit. In 2001, Digispec established CounterPoint, a division dedicated to the manufacture of counter mats.
Awards & Recognition
- 2021
- 2021 ASI Distributor Choice Award WINNER 20 Years in a row!
- 2021 Gold PPAI Pyramid Award in Supplier Decorating for Print On Textiles
- 2020
- ASI Distributor Choice Award WINNER 19 Years in a row! – Mouse Pads Category
- 2019
- Counselor 2019 Supplier of the Year
- ASI Distributor Choice Award WINNER 18 Years in a row! – Mouse Pads Category
- 2018
- ASI Distributor Choice Award WINNER 17 Years in a row! – Mouse Pads Category
- 2017
- ASI Distributor Choice Award WINNER 16 Years in a row! – Mouse Pads Category
- 2016
- ASI Distributor Choice Award WINNER 15 Years in a row! – Mouse Pads Category
- 2015
- ASI Distributor Choice Award WINNER 14 Years in a row! – Mouse Pads Category
- 2014
- 2014 PPAI Supplier Star Award
- 2014 PPAI Image Award, Printed Supplier Catalog: 1-25 pages (Silver)
- ASI Distributor Choice Award WINNER 13 Years in a row! – Mouse Pads Category
- ASI Distributor Choice Award WINNER – Hospitality Category
- 2013
- 2013 PPAI Supplier Star Award
- ASI Distributor Choice Award WINNER 12 Years in a row! – Ranked #1 in Mouse Pads Category
- ASI Distributor Choice Award WINNER – Ranked #1 in Hospitality Category (new category)
- 2012
- ASI Best Places to Work - 2012
- 2012 Identity Marketing Readers Choice Awards – Ranked #1 in Mouse Pads Category
- ASI Distributor Choice Award WINNER 11 Years in a row!
- 2011
- ASI Best Places to Work – 2011
- ASI Multi-Million Dollar Roundtable Member
- ASI Distributor Choice Award Winner 10 years in a row!
- ASI Counselor Product Design Awards, Finalist
- Promotional Marketing Supplier Excellence Award
- 2011 PPAI Supplier Achievement Awards, Finalist
- 2010
- ASI Best Places to Work – 2010
- ASI Multi-Million Dollar Roundtable Member
- 2010 ASI Product Design Award Finalist, MousePaper® Calendars
- 2010 Identity Marketing Readers Choice Awards – Finalist in Mouse Pad Category
- 2010 PPAI Supplier Achievement Awards, Offset Process (Gold)
- 2009
- ASI Multi-Million Dollar Roundtable Member
- 2009 ASI Product Design Award Finalist, MousePaper® Calendars
- 2009 Identity Marketing Readers Choice Awards – Ranked #1 in Mouse Pad Category
- 2009 Promotional Marketing SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE Award, Silver Winner for Computer Accessories
- 2008
- ASI Best Places to Work – 2008
- ASI Multi-Million Dollar Roundtable Member
- 2008 Corporate Logo Best of Business – Ranked #1 – Best Computer Accessories Supplier
- 2008 Identity Marketing Readers Choice Awards – Ranked #1 in Mouse Pad Category
- 2008 Identity Marketing Readers Choice Awards – Ranked #4 in Top Customer Service
- 2008 PPAI Supplier Achievement Awards, Offset Process on Other Surfaces (Silver)
- 2008 Promotional Marketing SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE Award, Finalist for Office & Desk
- 2008 Promotional Marketing SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE Award, Bronze Winner for Computer Accessories
- 2008 NWPMA Supplier of the Year Finalist
- 2008 NWPMA Customer Service Representative of the Year Finalist
- 2007
- ASI Multi-Million Dollar Roundtable Member
- 2007 ASI Product Design Award Winner, MousePaper® Calendars
- 2007 ASI Product Design Award Finalist, Frame-It® FLEX
- 2007 Corporate Logo Best of Business – Ranked #1 – Best Computer Accessories Supplier
- 2007 Corporate Logo Best of Business – Ranked #10 – Best Sales Force
- 2007 Geiger Gold Production Partner
- 2007 PPAI Supplier Star Award of Merit S10 Category
- 2007 PPAI Supplier Achievement Awards, Most Creative Calendar (Silver)
- 2007 PPAI Supplier Achievement Awards, Special Processes Not Otherwise Categorized (Gold)
- Premier Group 2007 Best Overall Performance
- 2007 Promotional Marketing SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE Award, Finalist for Office & Desk
- 2007 Promotional Marketing SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE Award, Silver Winner for Computer Accessories
- 2007 SAAGNY Customer Service Representative of the Year
- 2007 TRASA Supplier of the Year
- 2006
- American Identity 2006 "Prestige Partner"
- ASI Multi-Million Dollar Roundtable Member
- Barker Specialty Company 2006 Supplier Customer Service of the Year
- 2006 Corporate Logo Best of Business – Ranked #1 – Best Computer Accessories Supplier
- 2006 Corporate Logo Best of Business – Ranked #7 – Best Tradeshow Booth
- 2006 Corporate Logo Best of Business – Ranked #9 – Best Customer Service
- 2006 Geiger Award of Excellence
- 2006 PPAI Supplier Star Award of Merit S10 Category
- 2006 PPAI Supplier Achievement Awards, Offset Process on Paper (Silver)
- 2006 PPAI Supplier Achievement Awards, Offset Process on Other Surfaces (Silver)
- 2006 PPAI Supplier Achievement Awards, Special Processes Not Otherwise Categorized (Silver)
- 2005
- ASI Multi-Million Dollar Roundtable Member
- 2005 Corporate Logo Best of Business – Ranked #1 – Best Computer Accessories Supplier
- 2005 Corporate Logo Best of Business – Ranked #5 – Best Customer Service
- 2005 Geiger Award of Excellence
- 2005 PPAI Supplier Star Award of Merit S9 Category
- 2005 PPAI Supplier Achievement Awards, Offset Process on Other Surfaces (Gold)
- 2005 PPAF Supplier of the Year
- 2004
- ASI Multi-Million Dollar Roundtable Member
- 2004 BrandVia Team Outstanding Representative Award
- 2004 BrandVia Team Outstanding Product & Service
- 2003
- ASI Multi-Million Dollar Roundtable Member
- Goldman Promotions 2003 Key Supplier Partner
- 2003 PPAI Supplier Achievement Awards, Offset Process on Paper (Gold)
- 2002
- ASI Multi-Million Dollar Roundtable Member
- 2002 ASI Spirit Award Winner, Customer Service Excellence
- 2002 PPAI Supplier Star Award of Merit S8 Category
- 2002 PPAI Supplier Achievement Awards, Most Beneficial Marketing Aids (Silver)
- 2001
- ASI Multi-Million Dollar Roundtable Member
- 2000
- ASI Multi-Million Dollar Roundtable Member
- 2000 ASI Spirit Award Winner, 10 Fastest Growing Suppliers
