Our Story
Established in 1954
flexibility, Honesty, people-first focus, and a proactive commitment to excellence.
Gold Medal International is a renowned company with a rich history that spans over 70 years. Established by Jack Wertenteil, the company initially started as a humble retail store offering closeout and irregular merchandise. However, through continuous growth and dedication, it has evolved into a leading supplier and manufacturer of top-notch products, all available at competitive prices.
Now in its third generation, Gold Medal International remains a family-owned business, carrying forward a legacy of excellence and innovation. Keeping up with the digital age, the company has embraced the online realm by establishing a cutting-edge B2B e-commerce website. This digital expansion has revolutionized the wholesale purchasing experience, making it more convenient and efficient for customers. Yet at the heart of Gold Medal International’s success are its core values:
Our Values
At GMI, we strive to live our values in everything we do, from daily operations to how we collaborate with each other. This means making decisions that align with our core values—honesty, putting people first, being proactive, and staying flexible—which influence every aspect of our company. Values-Based Decision Making emphasizes making decisions that align with GMI’s core values of honesty, people-first, proactive, and flexible, influencing every aspect of the company’s operations
Flexible
By valuing flexibility, we ensure that employees enjoy work-life harmony, collaborate effectively with one another, and adapt our services to meet the evolving needs of our customers and partners.
Honest
In our commitment to honesty, we treat everyone with fairness and respect, building trust and integrity between employees, customers, and partners through transparency and accountability.
People-first
Our commitment to a people-first culture ensures that everyone—employees, customers, and partners—is treated with dignity and respect, promoting teamwork and collaborative achievement.
Proactive
Proactivity shapes our approach, anticipating and exceeding the needs of employees, customers and partners alike, fostering a culture of forward-thinking and exceptional service delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions When Working With Us...
The team will review your submission.
Once approved you will receive an email from NuORDER to create a login. You will then be able to view and buy products via the NuORDER website.
It is not mandatory to place all orders via NuORDER.
If you need assistance or prefer to place with a salesperson, please reach out directly to your salesperson or email us at gmiweb@goldmedal-intl.com for salesperson information. Please include company name, email address and phone number.
No, you can see a quick preview of items we offer (design/color may vary) on our website by clicking on one of the categories under product, but you must request a NuORDER login to view all product and price.
Your buyer rep information can be seen in NuORDER when you navigate to contacts.
You can also reach out to gmiweb@goldmedal-intl.com for salesperson information, please include company name, email address and phone number.
All products must be ordered by the case quantity, making the minimum one (1) case per style.
You can sell online if you own and operate your own retail website.
All third-party marketplaces, Amazon/Walmart/etc, are not allowed.
Our distribution center ships from 2604 Phoenix Drive Greensboro, NC 27406
Yes, we can ship worldwide.
Please contact us to start the process.
Upon successful NuORDER USER REQUEST FORM submission and approval, you’ll receive an email from NuORDER to create a login and will be able view our full line of product.
Yes, please contact us to get started.
Please email info@goldmedal-intl.com for assistance.
Provide the company name, explain the issue with best contact email address and phone number.
