Gemline secures Timbuk2 partnership
The agreement marks the first time Timbuk2 has partnered with a promo products supplier.
Gemline, a hard goods supplier in the promotional products industry, announced its newest brand partner, Timbuk2, a San Francisco-based bag company. Gemline will offer the City Compass Collection from Timbuk2, featuring certified recycled and bluesign-approved materials.
This new partnership marks the first time that the Timbuk2 brand has partnered with a supplier in the industry, signaling a thoughtful expansion within the promotional channel through a curated collection combined with Gemline’s service and branding expertise.
“After years of admiration from afar, we are thrilled to welcome Timbuk2 to the Gemline retail brand partner family,” said Frank Carpenito, president and CEO of Gemline. “This partnership is another bold step in our strategy to deliver unmatched value and access to the industry’s most respected retail brands.”
“This partnership with Gemline represents a meaningful milestone for Timbuk2. By combining our legacy of innovation and sustainable design with Gemline’s trusted service and reach, we’re opening new doors for the brand and for customers who value quality with purpose,” said Teresa Vincent, senior sales director of Timbuk2. “The City Compass Collection embodies what we stand for — smart design, responsible materials, and gear that moves with you.”
According to Gemline, this exclusive line of Timbuk2 products expands its betterway product offering, giving its distributor partners even more choices that align with their customers’ values.
“The launch underscores Gemline’s commitment to building a premium brand portfolio rooted in innovation, authenticity, and purpose-driven design,” stated the company in a press release.
