# Mad Engine Global, LLC

> Mad Engine Global is a Glendale, California-based designer, manufacturer and distributor of licensed, branded and private-label apparel and accessories. Founded in 1987 as a small Southern California t-shirt supplier, it has grown into a vertically integrated, omnichannel consumer-products company that turns pop-culture properties - from Disney and Marvel to Fortnite, Netflix and Coca-Cola - into wearable merchandise for mass retail, specialty and e-commerce channels worldwide. It also owns brands including LRG, Neff Headwear, Mighty Fine and Fifth Sun, and runs a Take Back recycling program as part of its sustainability push.

- **Founded:** 1987
- **Headquarters:** Glendale, California, United States
- **Founders:** Gajiani Family (Ownership group (acquired 1987-founded business in 2011))
- **Team size:** ~2,000 employees across ~12 locations
- **Products:** Licensed apparel, Private label & branded manufacturing, Print-on-demand, Owned brands, Decoration & finishing
- **Notable:** Grew from a 1987 Southern California t-shirt supplier into a global omnichannel consumer-products company., Named Apparel Supplier of the Year by Walmart Canada (2019 and 2022)., Received multiple industry licensee awards between 2009 and 2022.

## Products & services

- **Licensed apparel** — Graphic tees, tops, fleece and outerwear featuring licensed properties such as Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Fortnite, Netflix, Nickelodeon, Coca-Cola, Bluey and Ford.
- **Private label & branded manufacturing** — Design, sourcing and production of private-label apparel and accessories for major retailers.
- **Print-on-demand** — On-demand printing and distribution capabilities, strengthened by the acquisition of Fifth Sun, enabling low-inventory, fast-turn merchandise.
- **Owned brands** — Company-owned brands including Lifted Research Group (LRG), Neff Headwear, Mighty Fine and Fifth Sun.
- **Decoration & finishing** — Screen printing, embroidery and digital printing using eco-friendly water-based inks.
- **Take Back recycling program** — Consumer upcycling program that recycles returned apparel into materials such as insulation and furniture stuffing in exchange for purchase discounts.

## Achievements

- Grew from a 1987 Southern California t-shirt supplier into a global omnichannel consumer-products company.
- Named Apparel Supplier of the Year by Walmart Canada (2019 and 2022).
- Received multiple industry licensee awards between 2009 and 2022.
- Acquired and integrated LRG, Mighty Fine, Neff Headwear, Xtreme Worldwide and Fifth Sun.
- Launched the Mad Engine Take Back apparel-recycling program on Earth Day 2022.

## Latest updates

- **2025-04** — Dominic Farrell reported as incoming CEO, signaling a new phase of strategic growth.
- **2022-04** — Launched the Mad Engine Take Back program on Earth Day, starting with the Neff and LRG brands.
- **2021-05** — Acquired a controlling stake in Fifth Sun, adding print-on-demand capabilities and omnichannel reach.
- **2021-01** — Platinum Equity acquired a controlling stake in Mad Engine; existing management retained equity and leadership roles.

## Links

- Website: https://madengine.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/mad-engine
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/madengine
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madengine
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/MadEngineLLC

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Last updated: 2026-07-26