Highly respected industry veteran Tim Fallihee has announced his retirement from Pentel after 30 years with the company. The company has named Mike Cappadocia, the current Director of Sales, as Fallihee’s successor.
Higgins Ink is in full production at Chartpak’s Leeds, MA facility. In less than a month’s time from the initial acquisition of Higgins Ink from Sanford Corporation, Higgins Ink manufacturing is 100% integrated and running full time. Chartpak purchased the Higgins brand as a part of its strategic expansion in the ink product line; to accelerate organizational competencies and ink production synergies; provide broader market access as well as position the Higgins, Koh-I-Noor and Pelikan brands to take advantage of emerging trends in the marketplace. Tom Richards, VP of Sales and Marketing, states, “The Higgins acquisition provides Chartpak with higher production capacity, as well as improved utilization of our engineering and marketing departments. For the full line of Higgins, Koh-I-Noor and Pelikan inks please contact your MacPherson’s Rep, or Steve Rossney (srossney@cox.net) for details.
Art Attack in Ypsilanti, MI has decided to close its doors.
The Charlotte Regional Air Quality Board has awarded Elmer’s Products Inc. in Statesville NC the 2008 Outstanding New Partner for Clean Air Works! This award is given to the company who best uses available resources to influence employees to use various commute options, reduce trips, and retool operations and maintenance activities promoting clean air. Applicants were judged on the robustness and effectiveness of their first-year programs, their effort, and commitment to the Clean Air Works. In addition, new Partners of the Clean Air Works! recognized Elmer’s Products Inc. with an innovation award for the company’s high efficiency light bulb purchase program.
Last month we announced the addition of Seth Golden to Golden’s sales team. Seth is responsible for the activities of all accounts in the Rocky Mountain and Southwest territory. Here is his contact information:
Seth Golden
740 Pearl St. #505
Denver CO, 80203
Cell: 607-353-2735
Email: sethgolden@gmail.com
The New York Times recently published an article entitled “For Craft Sales, the Recession Is a Help”, spotlighting the fact that the arts and crafts retail sector may be benefiting from cash strapped consumers this holiday season. Making your own presents is not only cost effective, but also reflects something very personal about the gift givers.
Check it out For Craft Sales, the Recession Is a Help