Top 40 distributor Kaeser & Blair (asi/238600) recently held a four-day celebration to mark its 125th year as an independent company.

Kaeser & Blair gave out sales awards during its recent anniversary celebration.

More than 500 people took part in the events, which included a murder mystery dinner inside a 150-year-old church, an excursion to the Cincinnati Zoo, a trade show and an after-party at the Renaissance Hotel Ballroom. Anthony Muñoz, former NFL offensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals and Pro Football Hall of Famer, delivered the keynote address. In addition to conferences, panel discussions and technology education sessions, there was an awards ceremony honoring sales accomplishments.

The Batavia, OH-based distributor started as the Acme Print Co. in 1853. Over 40 years later, it spun off the part of the company now known as Kaeser & Blair.

With reported 2018 North American promotional product revenue of $121.9 million, Kaeser & Blair ranked 18th on Counselor’s latest list of the largest distributors in the industry.