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K i t ch 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 1 0 1 S u n d a y, M a r ch 6 , 2 0 1 6 companies provides complete, single- source plastics part production capabili- ties from their New England location: S&E, complete plastics materials custom compounding capabilities, including toll compounding; Toner, complete profile extrusion capabilities; Buick, complete injection molding capabilities. "We're exhibiting at this show to let housewares manufacturers know they have a great option for producing their plastic parts right here in the U.S.A.," said Jay Munsey, S&E's National Sales Director. "Production of so many plastic parts moved overseas over the past 20 years, but reshoring is now happening and many of those projects are coming back to the U.S.A. We can work with companies from the earliest stages of their product right through to finished part production, and we can do it very cost-effectively." S&E, Toner and Buick LLC are all located within a 50-mile radius in central New England. While the companies are independent, they share common owner- ship and often combine resources and work together depending on the specific plastic part application or project. "While all three companies have their own customers, S&E as a custom compounder works with both Toner Plastics and Buick LLC to produce qual- ity extruded and molded products on time and on budget," said Munsey. "Together we have the capability to provide great quality and great value to our cus- tomers." About S&E Specialty Polymers S&E Specialty Polymers is a premier specialty plastic compounder serving the automotive, wire and cable, battery/stored energy, consumer and footwear markets. The company's prod- ucts are also used extensively in general purpose molding and extrusion applica- tions. S&E produces PVC, TPE, TPO and TPR compounds. The company is also a leading producer of flame retardant concentrates and compounds requiring exact color matching. S&E Specialty Polymers (C ont'd. from p. 1 ) In addition, S&E enjoys ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 17025:2005 (lab only, per scope as listed in web site below) accreditation. The company has a state-of-the-art laboratory equipped with the best available machinery for provid- ing the most comprehensive testing results to its customers. About Toner Plastics Since 1989, Toner Plastics, Inc. has been innovative with plastics. The products and services available through Toner Plastics are as diverse and versatile as the industries it serves, which include 3D printing, craft, toy, wire and cable and industrial safety. The company manufac- tures extruded profile products to exact customer specifications with an uncom- promising commitment to quality and customer service, and is a world leader in 3D printer filament products. About Buick, LLC Buick, LLC (including tradename The Beadery) is a custom injection molding company, and is the oldest manufacturer of plastic beads in the United States. The Beadery has in house capabilities for cus- tom part design, injection mold design and fabrication, injection molded parts production, kit assembly and fulfillment. Buick, LLC has more than 10,000 SKUs and supplies the fashion, craft and toy industries with beads of all shapes, sizes and colors. The company also does pri- vate labeling and supplies many whole- salers, distributors and resellers with product. In 2013, Buick, LLC launched its blockbuster Wonder Loom product line, sold at major retailers such as Walmart and is currently focused on pro- viding custom injection molded solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEM). Visit S&E Specialty Polymers at booth #S3185. For information about S&E Specialty Polymers, visit www.sespoly .com, call 978.537.8261 or email jmun- sey@sespoly.com. For more information, visit www.toner-plastics.com and www .thebeadery.com, call 413.525.2369 or email jwarren@tonerplastics.com. results with nonstick clean up, without the compromises. Winner of the 2015 IHA Innovation Award in the Cookware & Bakeware Category, BLACK CUBE creates the ultimate cooking surface, with raised stainless steel pixels over a recessed layer of PFOA-free nonstick coating. The stainless steel pixels protect the nonstick coating and make them safe for use with metal utensils. The patented textured surface is designed to deliver the best of nonstick and stainless properties. Ideal for frying or sautéing, it provides the traditional longevity and browning capabilities of a stainless steel pan, plus the easy cleanup and low-fat cooking options of a nonstick surface. BLACK CUBE Cookware features a three-ply stainless-aluminum-stainless construction for even heat transfer and durability. It performs on all cooktops, including induction, and is oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. It is also dish- washer-safe for everyday convenience. "Retailers love BLACK CUBE because it offers a unique combination of features and benefits that consumers are looking for. No matter what the con- sumer has at home, it doesn't offer this exclusive suite of features and benefits. When you combine premium quality and stainless steel cooking results with easy Frieling (C o nt'd. fro m p. 1 ) nonstick clean up and dishwasher-safe convenience, you've got a best-of-both- worlds hybrid that creates an exclusive new niche in cookware," said Mark Harris, Executive Vice President of Sales from Frieling USA. Consumers have shared their cook- ing experiences with BLACK CUBE Cookware, noting that it stands out for its easy clean up and excellent browning capabilities previously only possible with traditional stainless steel cookware. In addition, the ability to use metal utensils with the cookware is a valued plus for consumers. Frieling has expanded the BLACK CUBE line to offer a complete range, including fry pans, saucepans, chef's pan, deep skillet, casserole and more. A new 10-piece BLACK CUBE Set will come with an 8- and 9.5-inch fry pan, 9.5-inch casserole with lid, 1.5- and 2.5- quart sauce pans with lids, and 9.5-inch deep skillet with lid. Offering fresh solutions from around the world, Frieling has cultivated strategic alliances with leading European manufac- turers to create a one-stop shop of innova- tion and quality in gourmet kitchenware and tabletop. In addition to BLACK CUBE, the company's exclusive brands include Cilio, CASO, durgol ® , Emsa Seltmann Weiden, WOLL ® and Zenker ® . Visit Frieling at booth #S1210. For more information, visit www.frieling.com. NEW GLASS ESPRO PRESS GUARANTEES A BETTER CUP OF COFFEE, TEA An interview with Bruce Constantine, President, ESPRO. KNSD: Are all French Presses basically the same? BC: They were before ESPRO entered three years ago. Actually, they have been for almost 80 years. What people love is the ease of making the beverage, and the full flavor. But what they hated – the grit- filled cup, and coffee or tea that keeps get- ting stronger in the pot – kept many away. KNSD: Wired called the ESPRO Press "a French Press that works!" Why? BC: The ESPRO Press is a complete reinvention of the French Press that not only addresses the issues of the French Press, but takes the concept to a new level. First, the patented filtration system filters the coffee twice, with micro-filters nine- and 12-times finer than others, eliminating the grit in the cup; then, once the filters are pushed down, extraction is stopped so the brew does not get stronger in the pot. We didn't stop there: about half the population prefers the oil-free taste of a pour-over to the full bodied taste of French press, so we invented paper-filtered press coffee that can deliv- er the taste they want with the ease and convenience of a French Press. For loose-leaf tea, we have invented the first French press system that automatically stops extraction in the pot. KNSD: The ESPRO Press is three distinct brewers in one? BC: Yes, exactly. One of the products in this line was named Best Consumer Brewer in the Specialty Coffee Industry last year! For French Press coffee lovers, the ESPRO Press accomplishes what was previ- ously impossible: deep and rich flavor, with all the aromatic oils, yet without any grit in their cup. Pour-over coffee lovers get ultra-clean, oil-free coffee simply by adding our included paper filters, and tea lovers get perfect extraction that stops automatically, and can easily be re- steeped multiple times. KNSD: ESPRO guarantees a better cup? How can you do that? BC: We call the concept "Friends for Life." We know from critics and consumers that the brew technolo- gy delivers like no other. Rather than stop- ping there, we studied brands we respect, par- ticularly Patagonia and Nordstrom, and con- cluded we can bring an even higher level of consumer commitment than the housewares consumer has ever seen. We're committing to stand by our customers throughout the lifecycle of their product ownership, without a time limit. That means manufacturing defects get fixed, technical support is from experts, not a call center, and wear parts will be available for purchase regardless of whether the product has been retired. Visit ESPRO at booth #S3746, where the company will be hosting all-day tastings. ELEGANT PASTRY SERVICE FROM GLOBAL AMICI Amici Home's Pastry Shoppe Servers combine fashion and function in a truly unique vessel for cakes, pies and other confectionary goods. Standing 7.5 inches tall, each piece includes three latches to secure the plate to the dome. Great for stor- age and serving, these servers come packed in assorted case packs of four with customers receiving two of both the Pastry Shoppe and Premium Bakery style. The Amici Pastry Shoppe style includes an elegant design on a bright white cover that sits on top of a mint green platter. The Premium Bakery style show- cases a bakery-inspired artwork on a mint green cover, which sits on top of a bright white platter. This assorted set is guaran- teed to make a splash on store shelves and will be a great addition to your spring assortment. Great for easy and secure transportation to indoor, outdoor parties or even on the go. Other styles also available. For more information, call 858.547.6880, ext. 102 or email Remington.Sloan@globalamici.com.