Elite Creations is a national distributor of an industry leading portfolio of name-brand products for the premium and incentive market. A division of Power Equipment Company, a family owned distribution company founded in 1948, Elite Creations has been in the premium and incentive market since 1981.
Our product offerings are specially selected to appeal across a broad spectrum of lifestyles and interests. In addition to our well-known brands, we have sought a selection of niche products, which allow us to fully assist you in your next incentive contest, catalog, customer rewards, dealer loader, employee program, or executive gift and reward program.
Elite Creations is a national distributor of an industry leading portfolio of name-brand products for the premium and incentive market. A division of Power Equipment Company, a family owned distribution company founded in 1948, Elite Creations has been in the premium and incentive market since 1981.
Our product offerings are specially selected to appeal across a broad spectrum of lifestyles and interests. In addition to our well-known brands, we have sought a selection of niche products, which allow us to fully assist you in your next incentive contest, catalog, customer rewards, dealer loader, employee program, or executive gift and reward program.
With our roots firmly in multi-step product distribution, we approach our relationships with suppliers, sales representatives, clients and end-users with a simple business philosophy: We make it easy for people to do business with us. Perhaps it was best expressed by one of the company owners, “People do business with us because they like us.” This is a simple expression of a concept that requires an extraordinary commitment to live up to day in and day out. It is summed up in the company’s Mission Statement:
By making it easy to do business with us, we provide our customers with the opportunity to fully satisfy the needs of their own customers. We succeed in our business by helping others to succeed in theirs
With our roots firmly in multi-step product distribution, we approach our relationships with suppliers, sales representatives, clients and end-users with a simple business philosophy: We make it easy for people to do business with us. Perhaps it was best expressed by one of the company owners, “People do business with us because they like us.” This is a simple expression of a concept that requires an extraordinary commitment to live up to day in and day out. It is summed up in the company’s Mission Statement:
By making it easy to do business with us, we provide our customers with the opportunity to fully satisfy the needs of their own customers. We succeed in our business by helping others to succeed in theirs
History
Elite Creations is a division of Power Equipment Company, located 60 miles west of Chicago in the town of Cortland, Illinois. The company was founded in Chicago in 1948 and grew into a highly respected distributor of outdoor power equipment, later becoming the exclusive distributor for Honda engines and power equipment in Illinois and Indiana.
Having built a reputation for extraordinary service in a two-step distribution system and a deep expertise in inventory control and shipping, Elite Creations was launched in 1981 to enter the premium and incentive marketplace. Over the next 30 years we have steadily grown the business adding product lines that reflect our commitment to providing products that meet the needs of our marketplace.
Today the company remains family-owned and committed to a simple proposition summed up by David Olson, Jr., president:
“If you do business with us, three things will happen. We are going to be happy, you are going to be happy and your customers are going to be happy.”
Staff
The staff of Elite Creations reflects the skills and attitude necessary to make our Mission Statement come to life. They sit at the core of our partnerships with our suppliers, sales representatives, clients and end-users.
Sales Representatives
Elite Creations is represented by 16 independent representative groups, whose offices serve all markets in the continental United States.
History
Elite Creations is a division of Power Equipment Company, located 60 miles west of Chicago in the town of Cortland, Illinois. The company was founded in Chicago in 1948 and grew into a highly respected distributor of outdoor power equipment, later becoming the exclusive distributor for Honda engines and power equipment in Illinois and Indiana.
Having built a reputation for extraordinary service in a two-step distribution system and a deep expertise in inventory control and shipping, Elite Creations was launched in 1981 to enter the premium and incentive marketplace. Over the next 30 years we have steadily grown the business adding product lines that reflect our commitment to providing products that meet the needs of our marketplace.
Today the company remains family-owned and committed to a simple proposition summed up by David Olson, Jr., president:
“If you do business with us, three things will happen. We are going to be happy, you are going to be happy and your customers are going to be happy.”
Staff
The staff of Elite Creations reflects the skills and attitude necessary to make our Mission Statement come to life. They sit at the core of our partnerships with our suppliers, sales representatives, clients and end-users.
Sales Representatives
Elite Creations is represented by 16 independent representative groups, whose offices serve all markets in the continental United States.
Successful rewards and recognition programs depend on products that inspire and motivate…brands that evoke quality and best in class leadership, creating a lasting impression for the recipient and an aspiration for continued achievement. Brands and products properly matched to the target audience drive program performance.
The Elite Creations Product Collection offers program owners high impact, world class brands that add prestige to any program or event. The products within these great brands have been selected to reach a broad cross-section of interests and lifestyles. Elite Creations also offers several “value brands” with high quality and perceived value at more modest price points.
Whatever your program objectives, you are sure to find products that deliver the results you want and the experience that your clients, employees or customers deserve and expect.
One Stop Shopping
The Elite Creations Product Collection is a one stop shopping source for your program built around our five core collections
Power Equipment and Tools
Our roots are in the power equipment and tool business. Today Elite Creations is the industry leader with powerhouse brands like Honda, Poulan, Tanaka, Karcher, Duracell and Great Neck. We cover all the bases in power equipment for home, recreation and emergencies—lawn care, tillers, pressure washers, snow blowers, generators, portable power and auto emergencies. For the workshop and garage you’ll find air compressors and tool kits. Check out the tool boxes and chests, organizers, work benches and modular storage from Stack-On in our Storage Solutions.
Successful rewards and recognition programs depend on products that inspire and motivate…brands that evoke quality and best in class leadership, creating a lasting impression for the recipient and an aspiration for continued achievement. Brands and products properly matched to the target audience drive program performance.
The Elite Creations Product Collection offers program owners high impact, world class brands that add prestige to any program or event. The products within these great brands have been selected to reach a broad cross-section of interests and lifestyles. Elite Creations also offers several “value brands” with high quality and perceived value at more modest price points.
Whatever your program objectives, you are sure to find products that deliver the results you want and the experience that your clients, employees or customers deserve and expect.
One Stop Shopping
The Elite Creations Product Collection is a one stop shopping source for your program built around our five core collections
Power Equipment and Tools
Our roots are in the power equipment and tool business. Today Elite Creations is the industry leader with powerhouse brands like Honda, Poulan, Tanaka, Karcher, Duracell and Great Neck. We cover all the bases in power equipment for home, recreation and emergencies—lawn care, tillers, pressure washers, snow blowers, generators, portable power and auto emergencies. For the workshop and garage you’ll find air compressors and tool kits. Check out the tool boxes and chests, organizers, work benches and modular storage from Stack-On in our Storage Solutions.
Home Goods
With their universal appeal and seemingly limitless variety, home goods are an important component to any comprehensive premium and incentive program. Let’s start with the kitchen. For over 100 years West Bend is how America cooks and entertains. Back to Basics puts fun in the house with seasonal and specialty appliances. Keep your favorites cold in Magic Chef beverage coolers and refrigerators or heat them up in a microwave oven. Keep your home environment comfortable with Winix air cleaners and dehumidifiers.
Fitness and Leisure
Body Solid offers the market the most extensive line-up of exercise and fitness equipment. From home gyms, benches, resistance, free weights and body weight packages; to treadmills, bikes and elliptical trainers, we have it all! True adds to this with their line-up of upscale exercise equipment. Enjoy outdoor living with Caldera and Hot Spring spas or Tailwind Furniture—made in the USA of 100% recycled plastic. Tend the grill with Elite BBQ sets. Enjoy today’s finest audio components or make your own music with Yamaha audio systems and musical instruments.
Fashion and Travel Gear
From the famed Italian design studios of Salvatore Ferragamo to the latest from kate spade new york, fashion is always in style at Elite Creations. cinda b handbags, totes, travel gear and accessories are fun, function and fashion forward—each and every one proudly Made in the USA. Over 160 years of Johnston & Murphy craftsmanship and style is reflected in their small leather goods, business cases and travel items for men and women. Pamper yourself with the luxury of upscale pajamas and robe from BedHead Pajamas-another of our Made in USA brands!
Storage and Security
Stack-On is the one-stop source for tool and hobby storage, modular storaage units for shop or garage, personal safes for home, dorm room, office or vehicle; gun cabinets and safes. Whether the need is a basic tool box or a fire-proof, water-proof “Total Defense” safe for valuables or guns, the extensive array of storage solutions from Stack-On answers the call.
Made in the USA.
We make it easy for programs that require or promote products made in the USA. To see all of our products that are made in the USA, just click here.
Green Products
Need a product that truly fits the requirements for “green?” Just click here.
Viewing the Product Collection
We invite you to get to know Elite Creations and our outstanding products. You can view our complete brand selection by clicking Brands on the menu bar at the top of the page. Each brand logo can be clicked to see the product selection. To look at products grouped within categories or to search for a specific product, click Products on the menu bar at the top and select the desired category. The Made in the USA and Green Product options are also found as one of the Product category options. Another option is to use the Product Search option found on the products menu.
Want to learn more? Just go to Contact Us on the menu bar and fill in the information requested and tell us how we can help you to build a successful program. We’ll take it from there.
Home Goods
With their universal appeal and seemingly limitless variety, home goods are an important component to any comprehensive premium and incentive program. Let’s start with the kitchen. For over 100 years West Bend is how America cooks and entertains. Back to Basics puts fun in the house with seasonal and specialty appliances. Keep your favorites cold in Magic Chef beverage coolers and refrigerators or heat them up in a microwave oven. Keep your home environment comfortable with Winix air cleaners and dehumidifiers.
Fitness and Leisure
Body Solid offers the market the most extensive line-up of exercise and fitness equipment. From home gyms, benches, resistance, free weights and body weight packages; to treadmills, bikes and elliptical trainers, we have it all! True adds to this with their line-up of upscale exercise equipment. Enjoy outdoor living with Caldera and Hot Spring spas or Tailwind Furniture—made in the USA of 100% recycled plastic. Tend the grill with Elite BBQ sets. Enjoy today’s finest audio components or make your own music with Yamaha audio systems and musical instruments.
Fashion and Travel Gear
From the famed Italian design studios of Salvatore Ferragamo to the latest from kate spade new york, fashion is always in style at Elite Creations. cinda b handbags, totes, travel gear and accessories are fun, function and fashion forward—each and every one proudly Made in the USA. Over 160 years of Johnston & Murphy craftsmanship and style is reflected in their small leather goods, business cases and travel items for men and women. Pamper yourself with the luxury of upscale pajamas and robe from BedHead Pajamas-another of our Made in USA brands!
Storage and Security
Stack-On is the one-stop source for tool and hobby storage, modular storaage units for shop or garage, personal safes for home, dorm room, office or vehicle; gun cabinets and safes. Whether the need is a basic tool box or a fire-proof, water-proof “Total Defense” safe for valuables or guns, the extensive array of storage solutions from Stack-On answers the call.
Made in the USA.
We make it easy for programs that require or promote products made in the USA. To see all of our products that are made in the USA, just click here.
Green Products
Need a product that truly fits the requirements for “green?” Just click here.
Viewing the Product Collection
We invite you to get to know Elite Creations and our outstanding products. You can view our complete brand selection by clicking Brands on the menu bar at the top of the page. Each brand logo can be clicked to see the product selection. To look at products grouped within categories or to search for a specific product, click Products on the menu bar at the top and select the desired category. The Made in the USA and Green Product options are also found as one of the Product category options. Another option is to use the Product Search option found on the products menu.
Want to learn more? Just go to Contact Us on the menu bar and fill in the information requested and tell us how we can help you to build a successful program. We’ll take it from there.
With over 60 years in the business of shipping products, we excel at delivering both the product and customer experience that your valuable clients deserve and expect.
Order Fulfillment
Our state of the art warehouse facility located 60 miles west of Chicago permits us to maintain inventory to support your programs. The overwhelming majority of products in our warehouse are shipped the same day that the order is received and 95% are shipped within 48 hours. An order acknowledgement with tracking information is provided for every order. In the rare case of a back order, the estimated order fill date is provided and confirmation of shipping is provided.
Program Support
In addition to our expertise in shipping warehoused product, we can provide outstanding product support for corporate events, sponsorship programs and gala events. Our team will work with your event coordinator to assure a seamless performance that will delight participants with a memorable experience.
Brand Stewardship
We recognize that our suppliers are trusting us to protect their valuable brand. We take this obligation as a requirement in doing business, which in turn has created a culture where protecting our supplier’s brands is deeply embedded in our operating procedures. We have experience in designing and operating program requirements that add additional layers of protection to assure that products reach only those for which they are intended.
Handled with Care
An essential part of protecting our supplier’s brands is to assure a positive customer experience. This goes beyond prompt order fulfillment. It is assuring that the customer is delighted when they receive the product. We over-box, add foam or ship on a pallet where needed to prevent damage. Our fashion orders are presented in packaging that matches the customer experience at an upscale retail store. In the rare instances where damage occurs or the customer is not satisfied, the situation is promptly rectified.
Customization
Embroidery, embossing, imprinting and other means of customizing products is available for your special event or customer on a number of products within our collections. Click here for some examples.
Please take a few moments to explore our site. Additional inquiries or requests for information are most welcome by clicking here.
With over 60 years in the business of shipping products, we excel at delivering both the product and customer experience that your valuable clients deserve and expect.
Order Fulfillment
Our state of the art warehouse facility located 60 miles west of Chicago permits us to maintain inventory to support your programs. The overwhelming majority of products in our warehouse are shipped the same day that the order is received and 95% are shipped within 48 hours. An order acknowledgement with tracking information is provided for every order. In the rare case of a back order, the estimated order fill date is provided and confirmation of shipping is provided.
Program Support
In addition to our expertise in shipping warehoused product, we can provide outstanding product support for corporate events, sponsorship programs and gala events. Our team will work with your event coordinator to assure a seamless performance that will delight participants with a memorable experience.
Brand Stewardship
We recognize that our suppliers are trusting us to protect their valuable brand. We take this obligation as a requirement in doing business, which in turn has created a culture where protecting our supplier’s brands is deeply embedded in our operating procedures. We have experience in designing and operating program requirements that add additional layers of protection to assure that products reach only those for which they are intended.
Handled with Care
An essential part of protecting our supplier’s brands is to assure a positive customer experience. This goes beyond prompt order fulfillment. It is assuring that the customer is delighted when they receive the product. We over-box, add foam or ship on a pallet where needed to prevent damage. Our fashion orders are presented in packaging that matches the customer experience at an upscale retail store. In the rare instances where damage occurs or the customer is not satisfied, the situation is promptly rectified.
Customization
Embroidery, embossing, imprinting and other means of customizing products is available for your special event or customer on a number of products within our collections. Click here for some examples.
Please take a few moments to explore our site. Additional inquiries or requests for information are most welcome by clicking here.
Elite Creations is a Member of
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