HALO Acquires Custom Apparel Maker Leslie Jordan as Founder Retires

Benchmark International facilitated HALO's acquisition of Leslie Jordan Inc., a Portland, Oregon-based custom manufacturer of performance and lifestyle apparel, promotional products, medals, and accessories. The advisory firm announced the transaction on October 21, 2026, according to PRLog. The purchase price was not disclosed.

HALO's Purchase of Leslie Jordan

Leslie Jordan was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The company runs in-house pattern making, graphic design, factory coordination, and customer service, and it maintains manufacturing relationships across the United States, Mexico, China, Vietnam, Pakistan, Central America, India, Southeast Asia, and Egypt. It reports approximately 80% repeat business.

HALO was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Sterling, Illinois. The branded merchandise, uniform program, and recognition and incentive solutions provider has more than 1,800 employees across 42 global offices and serves over 115 Fortune 500 companies plus thousands of midsize and smaller organizations.

Founder and President Leslie Jordan prepared to retire, and the search for a buyer who understood the company's legacy and growth potential became a priority. HALO emerged as a partner with the resources and industry expertise to expand the business into new markets.

Kevin Barrett, Managing Director at Benchmark International, said: "It has been a pleasure working with Leslie Jordan and the HALO team throughout this transaction. Leslie has built an outstanding business with a strong reputation and loyal customer base, and HALO is well positioned to build upon that foundation. We look forward to seeing the continued success and growth of the business under HALO's ownership."

Benchmark International's Deal Record

According to akta.pro company records, Benchmark International has handled over $14.2 billion of deal transaction value and averages 190 deal closings over the last four years. The firm's registered buyer database holds more than 400,000 names, and it operates 15 offices across the Americas, Europe, and Africa.

Benchmark's Recent Transactions

Benchmark International facilitated a transaction between Streamline Avionics, an aerospace EMI filter manufacturer, and Aero1 Group, a Cleveland-based aerospace platform builder, PR.com reported in October 2026. The deal was completed after Benchmark's marketing efforts generated multiple qualified offers.

PR.com reported in October 2026 that Benchmark International facilitated the acquisition of Texas Contractors Equipment, a Houston-based supplier of heavy-equipment wear parts, by an individual investor. The buyer, a local entrepreneur, will lead the company, which has served the industry since 1974.

PR.com reported in September 2026 that Benchmark International facilitated the acquisition of P&Ro Solutions Group by FOCUS Learning Corporation. The deal expands FOCUS's software offerings and increases its penetration of nuclear and energy markets.