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Ki t c h e n wa re N e ws & H o u s e wa re s Re vi e w S h o w D a i l y S a t u rd a y, M a rc h 1 5 , 2 0 1 4 7 4 ACACIAWOOD COLLECTION MARRIES THE BEAUTY OF WOOD WITH THE CLARITY OF GLASS Acacia (pronounced a-kay-sha) is a genus of trees and shrubs containing about 1,300 species. It has a long and rich history, referenced in Egyptian mythology as the tree of life. Today, aca- cia wood is highly prized because of its durability, lustrous finish, high gloss and varied shades. It is used to produce luxu- ry cabinetry, furniture, flooring, musical instruments and even boats. Libbey Glass is pleased to marry the beauty of acacia wood with the clarity of glass to create a stunning serveware line. Acacia wood by itself is beautiful, but when combined with glass, the natural beauty is enhanced, as the natural wood grain is highlighted and even magnified. The Acaciawood Serveware line fea- tures pieces designed for buffet-style serving as well as smaller pieces for smaller gather- ings at home. The packag- ing features rich, full-color photography that highlights the inherent beauty of the product. Visit Libbey Glass at booth S1020. For more information, go to retail.libbey.com, call 419-325-2579 or email info@libbey.com. CULVER OFFERS INNOVATIVE PRINTING OPPORTUNITIES Culver Industries is introducing a new decorating technology which is revolu- tionizing the home and housewares mar- ket: Jet-Directt™. Jet-Directt's digital four-color process allows for vibrant, jaw-dropping and eye-catching color on a variety of substrates. If that wasn't enough, Jet-Directt incorporates Variable Data Printing (VDP) into it's repertoire of capabilities. Variable Data Printing is a form of customizable digital printing. Using information from a database or external file, text and graphics can be changed on each piece without stopping or slowing down the press. Culver's ability to meld VDP into its processes allows for person- alized cities, states and even names. The retail mantra of "location, loca- tion, location," takes on a whole new meaning. With this new technology, Culver is able to print in places never seen or easily utilized before. On stemware, Culver can decorate on the underside of the foot, opening up a world of color, design and style possi- bilities. This elegant and non-intrusive style of decoration simultaneously "brands" the product with a motif, while leaving the bowl uninterrupted for addi- tional decoration. Flat lids and tops, whether acrylic tumblers and water bottles or glass candy and apothecary jars, are an ideal medium for this imprinting process. Instead of cheap stickers or expensive mold charges, Culver's Jet-Directt prints directly onto the lid seamlessly for a strikingly crisp reproduction. Acrylic tumbler and water bottle lids offer yet another location for brand reinforcement or brand tie-in graphics. Barware, such as shooters, shots, pints, DOFs, coolers and the like also offer an additional branding and design opportunity. Where conventional wis- dom evokes a design on the sidewall, Culver Industries embraced innovation, looked to the sham and threw conven- tional wisdom on its ear. They believe the sham offers a singularly unique location which is at the same time fun and rele- vant. To further its edge, Culver offers the double sham imprint: two different decorations simultaneously on the sham. As you look down through the glass, one design is visible. From the outside, a dif- ferent design is visible. From VDP to acrylic to glass, from barware to stemware, Jet-Directt by Culver combines vivid color with innovation. Visit Culver at booth S113. For more information, call 800-862-0070 or email culversales@culverind.com. RICHARDS HOMEWARES CELEBRATES 75 YEARS By Andrew Yost, Sales and Marketing Coordinator, Richards Homewares Inc. This year, Richards Homewares, Inc. celebrates its 75th year in business. Richards has been making quality products since 1939. With its humble beginning in California, this third gen- eration family-owned business now boasts hundreds of items and prides itself on product creation and innova- tion. In 1994, Richards re-located to Portland, Ore., an environment where it could afford larger facilities to handle future growth. With recent expansion, it now has over 170 thousand square feet of warehouse space. Today, Richards continues, year after year, to develop new products for home storage and closet organization. Features such as injection molded ven- tilated shelving for sweater closets, the industry exclusive Maxi-Rack™ frame, frameless garment bag and patented CapStor hat storage system. Richards works with several exceptional facto- ries that continually make the highest quality products, and provides Richards the capability to manufacture prototypes and help bring what was once an idea to life. Not only does Richards strive to provide consumers with affordable storage options, it wants to give the consumer a product that is proudly displayed in their home. Richards seeks to incorporate products with interior design by using an assortment of col- ors, patterns and unique fabrics. Ultimately, Richards' goal is to offer consumers products that are functional and fashionable. Making a functional product is the easy part, but making the product easy to use is another matter. Stress free assembly and virtually effortless adjustability make Richards a favorable choice among con- sumers. By creating quality long lasting products, consumers receive years of benefits from their purchase. Not only does Richards pro- vide storage products for the entire closet, they also offer an assortment of items for the rest of the home such as garment racks, hangers, totes and bins, cosmetic organizers, dorm room essentials, gar- ment bags, jewelry organizers and din- nerware storage. Stop by the redesigned Richards Homewares booth at the show and see what it can do for you and your business! Visit Richards Homewares at booth N6113. For more information, go to www.richardshomewares.com, call 800-446-3880 or email custserv@ richardshomewares.com. NEW PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM KNACK3 Peter Penguin, Kids Collection Knack3, along with Zing Creations, pres- ent Peter Penguin, an adorable little fellow who finds out he can fly. This collection includes a lunch bag that folds out into a placemat, a book with a link to a free downloadable song, a five piece melamine place set- ting and a kids Tritan, printed water bottle. This collection is a wonderful way to keep kids entertained at the dinner table or on the go! Knack3 also offers two other stories with similar collections: Zinger Zoo and Big, Big Red Balloon. Water Tower, Glass Printed Water Bottles These glass water bottles hold 20 ounces and have Tritan lids. Brilliantly printed, they are also a great way to enjoy the clean taste of water to go. They are BPA- free, and glass is 100 percent recyclable and reusable. These designs coordinate beau- tifully with Knack3's melamine and acrylic col- lections. Whale Chip and Dip This fun-loving whale is a great centerpiece when filled with shrimp, for a get together by the pool, or it can hold chips and salsa in front of a football game. It is sure to be a conversation piece at any event! They nest nicely for ease in shipping, and are available in Indigo and White. The product is made of melamine and measures 19 x 10.5 inches. Visit Knack3 at booth S1010. For more information, go to www.knack3.com.