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C o n ve n i e n c e Re ta i l e r S h o w D a i l y 4 1 Th u r s d a y, O c to b e r 9 , 2 0 1 4 maximum utilization, all qualities essen- tial to the C-store industry. At the pump island and by store fronts, Forte's superior line of waste/windshield valets, trash cans, recycle bins and cigarette disposers are used by thousands of operators who ben- efit from their top notch quality, ready- to-use functionality and fair market prices. We offer a variety of styles to provide the perfect fit for any site, and a diversity of colors to match brand images. Because of their attractive design, sharp appearance, versatility and hard-to-beat price, you will find Forte's forecourt equipment enhancing the image of national and independent petro- leum brand sites through the United States and overseas locations in South America and the Caribbean. Our display fixtures are an effective tool to showcase merchandise and increase sales inside and outside of the stores and particularly in lost-space areas of retail environments. Forte displays are powerful sales platforms yet are very easy to use to keep merchandise off the floor and neatly organized. It is a fact that prod- ucts that are attractively displayed look more desirable and they catch your cus- tomer's eye instantly prompting an imme- diate purchase. It is important to highlight the tremendous versatility of these dis- plays as they can be used outdoors, indoors, in backrooms, storefront, storage areas, coolers, beer caves and in many Forte Product Solutions ( Cont'd. from p. 1) more areas and for numerous applications. What makes Forte a company you want as your partner? We have been a leading U.S. manufacturer of equipment and fixtures for over 60 years and have provided outstanding products and serv- ice to a variety of industries. Our expert- ise in the C-store market is well known and recognized by the thousands of cus- tomers who choose our products for their operations and can attest to our compa- ny's superb product quality, stellar cus- tomer service and the ease of doing busi- ness with us. In addition to our existing product line, it is our forte to find that solution which best meets your needs as we have done for major brands as well as many mid-size and small operators. We can design, engineer and deliver to your door those value-oriented products that meet your specific requirements and that will work best for your operations and cus- tomers. Visit with us at booth #1219 dur- ing the NACS show and take a close look at the excellent design and craftsmanship of our line and imagine how can that be built into custom products that suit your particular situation. For more information, visit www.forte productsolutions.com, call 816-741- 3000, ext. 103, email dhimes@forteprod- uctsolutions.com or stop by booth #1219. (Forte Product Solutions is not affiliated with, endorsed by or approved by the National Association of Convenience Stores, or the NACS Show trade show.) profitable carwashes in the market. Combining superior cleaning perform- ance with vastly improved throughput makes Autec the logical choice for high- er profitability with a spectacular profile. The components of success in the car wash business are: the site must have easy access; the site must be highly visi- ble; the site must be brightly lit; the site must provide extraordinary cleaning of all vehicles-without damage; the site must be professionally maintained, mechanically and cosmetically, by a pro- fessional service organization who deliv- ers service 24/7. Autec's unique aluminum and glass structures combined with the Autec Inbay Express technology make your Autec Inc. ( Cont'd. from p. 1) choice simple when looking at a new car- wash project. The superior cleaning per- formance of the Autec EV 1 Combination system will make your car wash the des- tination that keeps customers returning over and over. Imagine…a carwash that: has no employees; operates 24/7 totally without attendants; washes 25-30 vehicles per hour; has a small footprint; has short-term depreciation on building and equipment; and, extraordinary cleaning performance with extraordinary dependability. Autec is celebrating over 33 years of manufacturing excellence! For more information, call 800-438- 3028, visit www.autec-carwash.com, email info@autec-carwash.com or stop by booth #5525. Distributors, stated, "when we developed the Just Juice line, we received feedback from our customers and designed it specifically to their recommendations. We kept it simple with 10 of the most popular flavors in three strengths. Our packaging is second to none and the dis- play has a POG on the backs side, so retailers always know where everything goes and what needs to be re-ordered." The slide and glide tray system that DNA has developed for the Just Juice e-liquid bottles is the most attractive and easy to use bottle system on the market. Your dis- play will always look neat and faced up. The slide and glide tray holds six bottles, each of which have their own designated spot, and the best part is the tray gets replaced with every single new order. Just Juice e-liquids are manufac- DNA Distributors ( Cont'd. from p. 1) tured in the United States at an FDA reg- istered and licensed facility. Mastrolonardo further commented, "When we were developing the Just Juice e-liquid, the one thing we knew we were going to do is have it made in the United States and not overseas." This assures that all ingredients that are added to make up this award winning flavored e-liquid will always be of the highest quality and will always have a consistent taste. Each bottle of Just Juice e-liquid is labeled with a unique manufacturing identification code. DNA Distributors is always looking for new retail partners to help with the distribution of its exciting product lines. For more information, visit www.just juiceusa.com, call 800-563-2814, email sales@dnadistributors.com or stop by booth #1378. per serving by 56 percent. Its 16-ounce "convenience package" is one of the fastest growing packaged beverages in the juice door of convenience stores, delivering dollar sales growth +9.3 per- cent 52 week ending July 5, 2014 (Nielsen 52 week ending July 5, 2014 Total US Convenience Channel). In 2015, Orange Colada is included in the flavor lineup. This new addition to SunnyD continues its tradition of bring- ing consumer preferred flavor and vari- ety to the market. SunnyD will boast 10 exciting flavors in 2015, delivered to stores through its national network of DSD partners and backed by strong pro- motion support. Sparkling Fruit2O is its newest inno- vation building upon a long success as the original flavored water brand. In 2014, Sparkling Fruit2O entered the rap- idly expanding carbonated segment. Available in eight flavors, Sparkling Fruit2O added Orange Mango, Black Raspberry, Peach and White Grapefruit to its existing lineup of Grape, Strawberry, Raspberry Lemon and Mixed Berry. These attractive 17-ounce bottles are packed 12 units per case and deliv- ered to stores through our national net- work of DSD partners. Great sparkling taste and refreshment with zero calories, zero carbohydrates and zero sodium. Sparkling Fruit2O is a way for retail- Sunny Delight ( Cont'd. from p. 1) ers to increase sales since it is 83 percent incremental to the category and drives 10 percent higher category growth when car- ried (Catalina data through August, 2014). Sparkling Fruit 2O has a 23 percent repurchase rate – three times higher than the average for a new item Catalina data through August, 2014). Sparkling Fruit2O's 2015 initiative includes a new line extension called Sparkling Fruit2O Lime Twists. This new line provides a distinct and unique offer- ing for consumers already purchasing within the sparkling beverage category. Research shows that many consumers are already adding limes to their beverages at home and that 83 percent of consumers polled have identified Sparkling Fruit2O Lime Twists as a product they would drink all year long. Sparkling Fruit2O Lime Twists will launch in the spring of 2015 with four distinct flavors: Cherry Lime, Raspberry Lime, Lime and Blueberry Lime. Much like the existing Sparkling Fruit2O line, Lime Twists will also come in a slim, 17-ounce bottle that is packed 12 units per case. The Sunny Delight Beverage Co. is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its products include SunnyD, Fruit2O, Sparkling Fruit2O, Veryfine Juice & Juice Drinks and Elations, a joint health supplement beverage. For more information, call 513-483- 3300 or visit booth #453. LOLLICUP USA BRINGS MANUFACTURING BACK TO THE U.S. Lollicup USA domestically manufactures and distributes Karat paper and plastic dis- posable foodservice products, and Tea Zone coffee and beverage supplies for thousands of retail business accounts, including sever- al Fortune 500 restaurant franchises. Over the last 10 years, Lollicup USA has evolved from a neighborhood bubble tea café into the QSR leader for paper and plastic food packaging solutions. Serving over 30,000 businesses, Lollicup USA also produces its own beverage product line, Tea Zone, and has established strategic partnerships with Ghirardelli, Torani, DaVinci, Caffe D'Amore, Jet, Monin, Big Train, Cappuccine and MoCafe, serving as a Master Distributor of these products across the United States. In 2013, after many years of expand- ing its market presence, Lollicup USA relocated its headquarters to a new 300,300 square foot facility in San Bernardino County, Calif., which houses a new manufacturing plant, bringing pro- duction back to the United States. Production and warehouse areas take up over 90 percent of the new headquarters, increasing inventory and allowing the company to improve upon current order lead times. In addition, the company operates two warehouses in Sumner, Wash., and Summerville, S.C., and is able to service the entire United States quickly and efficiently. While many American companies rely on outsourcing manufacturing, Lollicup USA is bringing manufacturing back to the United States. Creating goods that bring in the income which supports the service economy, U.S.-based manufacturing is crit- ically important and manufacturing jobs are the foundation of the American economy. "By taking the first steps in bringing manu- facturing back to the U.S., we've created more career opportunities in the San Bernardino County and aim to improve the U.S. economy," said Alan Yu, Co-founder and CEO of Lollicup USA. Jobs in the manufacturing sector provide middle-class jobs for millions of Americans and offers economic opportu- nity to hard-working middle-skill work- ers, creating upward mobility which broadens and strengthens the middle class. Higher-skilled service jobs, includ- ing accountants, engineers and lawyers, are also involved in the manufacturing sector and are critical to American tech- nology and innovation leadership. The key to Lollicup USA's success is its satisfaction-guaranteed approach to each and every one of the thousands of customers they have worked with across the nation. As the QSR leader for paper and plastic food packaging, Lollicup USA has become the single-source solution for all beverage and foodservice needs. For more information visit www.lollicup.com.