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Proforma Image & Design

Supplier ID: 0000661601

Categories: Promotional Items, Apparel and Awards

Social Impact Categories: Michigan-Based, Small Business, Sustainable Purchasing, USA-Based, Women-Owned

Contract Type: University Contract

Legal name: CRS Marketing Communications, LLC

This is a University‑Wide Agreement for branded promotional products including (but not limited to) apparel, drinkware, office items, bags, tech accessories, food gifts, and event giveaways with University‑approved branding and customization. Licensed by CLC (Collegiate Licensing Company).

Ordering

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Users can access the account by logging in to Marketsite+ and clicking the link to Proforma. This is an eSettlements supplier.  Purchase Orders (POs) are not accepted.

Shipping & Handling

Standard ground shipping is provided for all orders; freight charges may appear as a separate line item and will reflect actual carrier costs without markup.

Additional Information

Proforma Image & Design is a Michigan-based, CLC-licensed supplier of branded merchandise with more than 23 years of experience serving the University of Michigan. Their local team provides custom promotional products, apparel, event signage, healthcare essentials, and comprehensive merchandise programs supported by inventory management, warehousing, kitting, fulfillment, and ecommerce solutions. Having developed more than 70 University of Michigan online stores, they help departments simplify purchasing, maintain brand consistency, and execute projects ranging from individual orders to campus-wide branding initiatives.

Strategic Branding Solutions for Higher Education (PDF)

Sustainability

Proforma Image & Design aligns its practices with the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) Code of Conduct and partners with 400+ vetted preferred suppliers that hold recognized certifications such as FLA, CPSIA, CA Prop 65, ISO, MWBE, FSC, SFI, and EPR. These suppliers implement apparel recycling, packaging reduction, reuse of cartons, transitions to recycled polybags, and “second-life” packaging that can be reused with or beyond the product. Proforma also participates in apparel and product recycling initiatives (including Give Back Box) and donates excess inventory and samples to communities in need, helping support customer sustainability and ESG/CSR goals through programs like Brands That Give Back, eco-friendly lines, diverse ownership, and responsible product sourcing.