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    New Royal Value Sets in Time for the Holidays

    From Royal we have 3 new Artist Studio Caddies available now for the holiday season, retailing at $29.99. 24 mini brushes, 18 standard size brushes and 12 long handle brushes are included within a stainless steel caddy. What a great gift for the budding artist, a complete selection of brushes! Order now using item numbers RYRCADMINI24, RYRCADSTH18 or RYRCADLH12.

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    Industry News

    Central Art Supply of Medford, OR owners Ann & Dan Ebert have an amazing and inspirational story.  More than two-years-ago Travis, Abby and Elyssa were in need of a permanent home, and after more than six years in and out of foster care, they have found a forever family at the Eberts. Watch the story they told to the local TV station and have a handkerchief ready! The Ebert’s Wednesday’s Child Story Charles Graham Berwind Jr., former chairman, CEO and president of Berwind Group, a family-owned investment management company, died at the age of 81 on November 4th. Among other holdings, Berwind is the owner of Elmer’s and X-Acto Mr.…

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    Tribute to Peter Hopper, HK Holbein

    Peter Hopper passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2010; he was 80 years old. Peter was born in Ottawa, Ontario on November 23, 1930, the second son of Wilbert and Eva Hopper. He was a graduate of Lisgar Collegiate and later attended McGill University to become a Chartered Accountant. He was awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Silver Medal in recognition of his academic excellence. He moved back to Montreal and began his meteoric rise to the Presidency of Hughes Owens, a major Canadian distributor of Fine Art Materials. Peter left Hughes Owens and moved to Burlington, Vermont in 1978 and began the active distribution of Holbein Art Materials in North America with his wife Frances and colleague Barbara MacKay. Peter has many friends…

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    STABILO OHPen – A Long Loved Product That’s Back in the US!

    Due to popular demand, MacPherson’s is now stocking the STABILO OHPens, a line of both permanent and water-soluble pens that write on smooth surfaces. Here is a real testimonial from a member of the US Army on how much they love this product: “Hello Stabilo! Just wanted to let you know, as a new Lieutenant in the Signal Corps on Fort Gordon, GA I purchased a pack of 6 “OHPens97” at the PX.  That was in January, 1991.  I just rediscovered them (I LOVE all things related to pens and markers and keep everything) whipped em out, started testing out my precious antique markers, and to my utter delight, every one of…

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    Canson News November 2010

    Canson’s new Eco-Friendly line of art pads featuring the illustrations from The World of Eric Carle ™ has already won many awards in 2010—and is in the running for many more in 2011! This new range of art pads for kids won the prestigious Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award, the Parent Tested Parent Approved Award, the Best Back to School Products Award from Learning and Laughter with Louise, and the Kidlutions Preferred Product Award. Check out the new website for this Eco-Friendly line at www.what-do-you-see.com and become a fan on the Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/whatdoyousee! Also in exciting Canson news, the Fanboy Range for Comic and Manga artists has just…

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    Big News at MacPherson’s

    Stu and I have decided to sell 100% of the stock of MacPherson’s to our employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Trust. We plan to complete the transaction sometime during the month of December this year. Our decision to make all of our employees equity holders in the Company is our recognition of the tremendous contribution they have made to our success. The decision also insures an ongoing continuity for the business not dependent upon Stu’s or my long term planning. From an operating standpoint the ESOP decision should be completely transparent to our customers and vendors. Stu and I remain totally committed to the success of the Company and will be executing long term employment agreements as part of this process. Although…