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Hardware & Housewares Review 2 3 Thursday, May 11, 2017 JORDAN MANUFACTURING: A LEADER IN E-COMMERCE Jordan Manufacturing Company Inc. is a leader in the e-commerce business that has exploded in the past 10 years. It has taken the guesswork out of the drop ship business, and has helped numerous companies start and expand their busi- nesses by offering fast reliable products that are custom made in the United States. Orders are transmitted to the compa- ny directly from its customers via EDI and immediately transferred into its sys- tem. Once the system captures the order, it is processed in the appropriate depart- ment and a work order is initiated. Each work order is tracked every step through the production process. After the order has been printed, it goes to the floor to be processed – this usually happens within the first four hours upon receipt of the order. The first step is the cutting of the material. The company custom makes each order, as it does not have items sit- ting on the shelf manufactured ahead of time. Next, the sewers receive the fabric and scan the bar- code. Each sewer has a notebook that shows the color of the fabric and an image of the fin- ished product. This ensures that the cor- rect item is being sewn, and if there is not a perfect match, a supervisor is immedi- ately contacted and the process is stopped. If everything is a match, it is sewn and then sent to the stuffing depart- ment. The cushion will be filled per spec- ification with either foam or fiber, which Jordan produces, or a combination of both. Next comes the closing and inspec- tion of the cushion. Each cushion is individually boxed to ensure that it arrives in the best possible shape. Once again, the cush- ion is scanned before going into the box so that a ship- ping label is generated. Once the label is placed on the box and the cushion is packed, it is scanned one last time. This initiates the ASN and tracking number as well as the billing process. From there it goes directly on a conveyer that runs into a FedEx or UPS truck for delivery to the customer. Visit Jordan Manufacturing at booth #12203. UPSCALE FOOD CONTAINERS FROM STOREMAXX StoreMaxx™ presents a line of upscale food containers designed and manufac- tured in North America. StoreMaxx's industry-leading food containers are available in various shapes, sizes and every Pantone color. Manufactured with only FDA and CFIA approved materials, StoreMaxx containers are safe to use in any food application. StoreMaxx strongly believes in the mantra of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Accordingly, it has developed its prod- ucts to meet both the functional require- ments of plastic containers and the need for environmental responsibility. Reusability is one of the key bene- fits. StoreMaxx products are both envi- ronmentally friendly and sustainable. The reusability of its containers make its value added options a great way for you to make a lasting impression on your cus- tomers and enhance your brand. StoreMaxx products can be made to order with proprietary branding, custom colors and other features – a cost efficient and effective way to ensure continued brand exposure. The company works with its trading partners directly to create solutions to suit all of their immediate needs. All StoreMaxx containers are reusable and recyclable. They are also microwave, dishwasher and freezer safe. Furthermore, its products remain durable while being engineered to mold and shape to maximize functionality and per- formance while structurally comprised of less material than most comparable con- tainers on the market today. Its propri- etary patent pending lid seal technology is an industry standard today in the dis- posable category and provides for ulti- mate performance. The sustainability of StoreMaxx products, including a reduced carbon footprint along with superior functionali- ty and cost efficiency, ensure that they are the best solution for the company's customers as well as their customers and the environment. StoreMaxx con- tainers are made using freezer capable and safe materials suitable for both refrigerator and freezer use. Its stack-ability features provide a great benefit when freezer space is limited. StoreMaxx containers are made from microwave safe materials and are suitable for reheat- ing precooked foods and cooking in a microwave oven, too. The containers can actually withstand the rising heat where food temperatures can reach over 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Polypropylene #5 containers should not be used in a con- ventional oven, convection oven, toaster oven or on a stovetop heating element. Always vent the lid as a precaution when using the microwave. StoreMaxx con- tainers are made from dishwasher safe materials. Its containers have been tested to withstand the rigors of over 100 dish- washing cycles and still performed as expected. As a market leader in innovation, StoreMaxx aims to provide reusable, environmentally conscious packaging solutions of the highest quality while reducing its carbon footprint. Its affinity for versatility and a firm understanding of the require- ments in the consumer packaged goods and foodservice industries has guided and driven its strong annual growth. Although StoreMaxx brands are a growing presence within the industry, the strength and durability of its products have result- ed in expansion into a versatile number of market segments. The company believes strongly in Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. It realizes that in order to live up to its mission and val- ues as an organization, it must supply SKUs that meet the varied needs of its valued customers and the consuming public while ensuring the extended life and reusability of its products. Priced as a disposable, its products are reusable. StoreMaxx's ability to emboss its cus- tomers' logos with a variety of shapes, sizes and colors offers a cost effective way to ensure continued brand exposure. Visit StoreMaxx at booth #3726. For more information, call 201.440.8800, email info@storemaxx.net or go to www.storemaxx.net. CONQUER YOUR NEXT PROJECT WITH A MOD SEWING MACHINE The MOD sewing machines feature basic technology that is perfect for the starting DIY modern sewist, but can handle a variety of tasks demanded from an expe- rienced user. The complete MOD line has seven sewing machines, all with different features and number of built-in stitch- es. The line is made up of machines with built-in stitches ranging from 11 to 200 and includes a powerful serger. The MODs are the perfect tool for cre- ative enthusiasts who want to get a fresh start on sewing garments, home décor and quilting. All of these machines ensure that projects are con- quered with power, precision and con- fidence. The MOD-30, -50, -100 and -200- stitch machines all feature cutting-edge technology to make your sewing much easier. Utilize the machines' built-in nee- dle threader, presser foot lift, auto- declutch bobbin winder and 7-mm stitch width. The backlit LCD screen with easy navigation buttons makes choosing stitches a breeze. You can create chic gar- ments, modern quilts and beautiful home décor with these great models. The MOD-11, -15 and -19 stitch are mechanical machines and all have one four-step buttonhole, snap-on presser feet and a bobbin winder for basic sewing functions. The MOD-19 features a built-in needle threader for better con- venience. These MOD sewing machines are perfect for making colorful chil- dren's clothing and basic home décor items. In addition, the MOD-Serger is the perfect companion for the develop- ing fashion enthusiast. This wonderful modern serger gives you the necessary features in a compact machine to make beginner denim projects. Bring Janome sewing quality into your projects with the brand new MOD line of sewing machines. For more information, go to www.janome.com. ELIMINATE ODORS WITH NATURE'S AIR SPONGE Eliminate odors naturally with Nature's Air Sponge! Composed of all natural ingredients, the products will effectively remove odors and not mask the air with citrus, pine and/or fruit fragrances. Odors are a major problem in many situations. Air fresheners are generally perfumes that use a strong pleasant smell to mask the bad odor, but they usually work for only a short time and are easily overpowered. Many cleaning profession- als get complaints about fragrance and say their dissatisfaction is largely driven by inefficient products that mask instead of eliminate odors. How does it work? Simply remove the lid and Air Sponge gel starts to work right away. Its unique ingredients form a solid water diluting, neutral, paste-gel to which activated charcoal is added. The Air Sponge functions on the surface level similar to a "fly paper" (absorbing) media. The Air Sponge spray is composed of an eco-benign chemical odor counter- actant which binds any existing odor mol- ecules, preventing them from being detected by the nose. The application-spe- cific bacteria in the product produce extracellular enzymes that degrade organ- ic matter such as proteins in the applica- tion area. The products of this degrada- tion are then taken into the bacteria cells and used for growth. Thus the slow break- down of these materials, which would otherwise result in the formation of many malodorous compounds, cannot occur and the odor is prevented at the source. Nature's Air Sponge can be used for cooking odors, pet smells, paint fumes, cleaning solvents, musty smells – simply anything! Don't mask odors – eliminate them with Nature's Air Sponge. For more information, visit www.natures airsponge.com or call 800.926.1633.