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K i t c h e n w a r e N e w s & H o u s e w a r e s R e v i e w S h o w D a i l y S u n d a y, M a r c h 0 3 , 2 0 1 3 1 0 2 tools and gadgets were designed to com- plement the Bella Dots appliances launched last fall. The contemporary col- lection, featuring a coffee maker, toaster and slow cooker, brings a new counter culture to the kitchen by adding fashion- forward color, style and design to the everyday appliance. Available in seven vibrant colors (red, green, blue, purple, yellow, orange and teal), the signature textured handles feature a recessed dot pattern, ergonomic shape and chrome plated accents. All of these features combine to create a fresh new look for kitchen tools and gadgets meant to complement the overall flair of the Bella appliances. Just like the appliances, Bella Dots kitchen tools and gadgets offer consumers an economic alternative while maintaining "best in class" qual- ity and features. With decades of combined experi- ence the design and engineering teams at ARG Manufacturing went to work creat- ing products with unique features while incorporating design elements needed to keep a "family appearance" with the ARG Manufacturing (Con't. from p. 1) Bella small appliances. ARG President and CEO Joseph Van Houten stated, "Our goal was to create a product line geared toward the millennial generation featuring fashionable colors, durability and ease of use at competitive prices." To that end, Van Houten went on to say, "With the majority of consumers expecting to pay under $10 for kitchen tools and gadgets it was important the Bella Dots program have an MSRP toward the middle of the price range. With an average MSRP of $6.99 and healthy margins for our retail partners, we achieved just that!" Shopko will be the first retailer launching Bella Dots kitchen tools and gadgets during the first quarter of this year. Other major retailers offering Bella appliances are in discussions with ARG Manufacturing regarding the new prod- uct line. For more information on Bella kitchen tools and gadgets, please visit booth S4043 at the International Home + Housewares Show and call 215-345- 6295, ext. 101. Information on Bella Appliances can be obtained by contact- ing Sensio Inc. AMS: We are a very small woman- owned company working with a woman's co-op in India to produce three lines of Toockies brand houseware prod- ucts. All Toockies products are hand- crafted using organic cotton and jute. KNSD: What would you say makes your company unique? AMS: What makes us unique is how convenient our products are. Once in the home, they are the go-to products because they were design to support a busy household. They work really well, last a long time, are natural, hand-crafted, competitively priced and easy to main- tain for reuse. KNSD: Are you introducing any new products? 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