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Hardware & Housewares Review 2 5 Tuesday, May 8, 2018 fiber in addition to various types of foam that are available for cushion fill. It is truly a vertical company. Jordan Manufacturing prides itself on having a very diverse customer base from mass merchants, buying clubs, grocers, hard- ware stores, small independent retailers, specialty stores, ecommerce and cata- logers. Jordan's approach to the ever-chang- ing drop-ship landscape is second to none in the cushion industry. While many have only recently jumped on the drop-ship craze, Jordan has been drop-shipping product direct to the end consumer for more than 20 years. The knowledge and experience the team has is invaluable. The one certainty in this industry is that things will not stay the same. Jordan must continue to change and grow if it wants to have continued success. Drop- shipping reduces inventory and ware- house costs, not to mention labor costs associated with product handling. Jordan takes the hassles out of the drop-shipping process by maintaining inventory levels to ensure on-time delivery of products direct to your store or your customer's home. In most cases, Jordan ships within a three to five working day window of Jordan Manufacturing (Cont'd. from p. 1) receiving the order. It is fully EDI capa- ble and has been for a number of years, which means faster and more accurate processing of orders. It partners with cus- tomers to reach the right decisions and solutions for both parties. This, combined with great service, has given Jordan the winning formula for success. It is contin- uously reinvesting in the company with state-of-the-art equipment and a vertical manufacturing process to ensure compet- itive and fair prices. Jordan launched "Beverage Buddies" at the 2017 Hardware Show, which was its first endeavor in the pool accessories market. It has expanded offerings in this category for the 2018 Hardware Show. Jordan has also recently launched its first line of indoor decora- tive pillows at the March market in New York and is happy to report that it was a success! The expertise of ecommerce and drop-ship allows retailers the opportunity to get its products to the customer rapidly. Jordan Manufacturing Co., Inc. looks forward to sharing its latest and greatest indoor and outdoor products with the market. For more information, stop by booth #12203. wrench, phone stand, car safety escape tool or pliers. The utility accessories range from pocket knives, safety whistles and even a mini storage capsule small enough to store pills or other small items. Key carriers and LED lights round out the line. Each accessory is available card- ed and for those who want the full line, the Revolving Counter Display, Item #U34000, hits the mark. The 3-Tier Counter Display, Item #U34006, features six selected items displayed in bulk boxes in a space-saving stair-step design. With the hustle and bustle of our Lucky Line (Cont'd. from p. 1) busy lives, there is bound to be a UtiliCarry product you'll need to Carry, EveryDay. Lucky Line Products, Inc., a San Diego company for over 50 years, has created innovative solutions to key han- dling and key organization problems. From key tags to Tough Links™ to Key Shapes™ – Lucky Line delivers more than 500 quality products with excep- tional service. Contact Lucky Line for a stocking dis- tributor. For more information, call 800.654.6409, email info@luckyline.com or visit www.luckyline.com/utilicarry. freshness and less spoiling. The Utensil Holder Spoon Rest Combo features a removable stainless steel spoon rest in this clever design to save counter space. Other introductions in the BRAVADA collection include a Stay-Put Napkin Holder and Flatware Caddy. Prodyne is expanding its large selec- tion of wine buckets and tubs with two new introductions. Entertain in grand style with the impressive Le Grand party tub. Beautifully designed with an elegant sloped rim that rises from front to back, the extra large capacity tub holds lots of ice with up to eight wine bottles or a 12 pack and more. The handsome acrylic BUBBLE BUCKET brings a breathtak- ing new look to wine and champagne service. The stylish contoured rim serves as a convenient handle grip. Prodyne (Cont'd. from p. 1) Other introductions include Spiral Stainless Steel Martini Picks. This set of six quality picks feature spiral heads that rest beautifully on the glass rim so you do not have to go "fishing" your pick out of your glass. Two decorative and fun color- ful stemware charms sets in Eiffel Tower and Skulls designs. Both sides of the charms show full detail design and sets of six include a holding ring for display and convenient storage. Attractive and func- tional, the barbecue tablecloth weights are a must for all outdoor entertaining. Simply clip these four themed polished metal weights around the bottom of your table- cloth to keep it from blowing in the wind. With these exciting new additions, Prodyne expands its line of quality kitchenware, serveware and barware. For more information, go to www .prodyne.com. probe, meat probe and a fan that attach- es to the air intake vent of the smoker. Once the pit temp is set by the user, the controller monitors the temp, activating the fan as needed to hold the desired temperature. Aside from the patent on the upgraded PID technology, the Flame Boss product development team also saw a way to make the device even eas- ier to use – by incorporating cloud- based WiFi technology, enabling inte- grations such as an app for iOS and Android, the Apple watch, as well as voice command control for Amazon Alexa products and Google Home. Because of the growth of IoT – the "Internet of Things," you can expect the Flame Boss (Cont'd. from p. 4) integration of more devices and appli- cations in the future from the forward- thinking Flame Boss team. The latest product on the horizon is actually a more entry-level controller, which will bring temperature control to the masses by making the units more affordable. Flame Boss achieved this by making the device "headless" – there will be no display on the controller, and only a single button. Still WiFi enabled, through the app you will use your phones display and buttons as the interface. Available in late May or early June, MSRP on the Flame Boss 400 will be $219, compared to the Flame Boss 300 at $349. Stay tuned for more product releas- es in the future. Learn more at www.flameboss.com. photo albums and my kids' homemade cards are also in there." In the end, it's about conveying to your customer that everyone has some- thing they value, even if that item has no monetary value. Another avenue you can take with customers is to focus on their technol- ogy. "As we become more and more tech- dependent, our smartphones, tablets and laptops contain more and more valuable information," Bugarin said. "Just think about how much personal information, Home Safes (Cont'd. from p. 4) family photos, passwords and other data is stored on your tablet. These items are also some of the most commonly stolen items in a burglary, so it just makes sense to secure them." With Cannon Safe and Stack-On's wide line of home safe and secure storage devices, there's a solution to fit almost any consumer's lifestyle. To learn more about Cannon Safe and Stack-On products, including more on how to sell these items to your customers, visit Alpha Guardian booth #5909. Learn more at www.cannonsafe.com, www.stackon.com and www.alphaguardian.com. Supplying Products for Natural Living for More than 40 Years By Brenda Black, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Down To Earth Distributors, Inc. Started in Eugene, Oregon, in 1977 as a retail store, Down To Earth Distributors has grown to become a national distribu- tor, with our own network of trucks to personally supply retailers on the west coast. Our founders were motivated to stock the products that they could not find anywhere else, like sustainably har- vested bamboo and beeswax, recycled glass, wool, stainless-steel and cast-iron products. As active gardeners, canners and cooks, we tailor our product line for our customers who embrace the Garden-to- Table lifestyle to give them the widest selection of natural living products avail- able. We import, manufacture and dis- tribute products from around the world that are crafted with virgin, recycled or sustainably harvested materials, because we believe in products that can stand the test of use, if not the test of time. Spanish Glass, including our new iridescent wave bottles and glasses, as well as favorites like vintage-style phar- macy jars with metal lids and our top- selling "Authentic" drinking jars. We love Spanish glass because it is strong, versatile and 100 percent recycled. Plus, its aquamarine tint gives it a vintage look that fits into any kitchen. Le Parfait, including both the classic clamp-top terrines with the iconic orange seal and the two-piece, screw-top Familia Wiss canning jars. A French original, the bright glass jars are our favorite for can- ning, storage and gift giving. The terrine's flared shape makes it a robust presence on a shelf or counter top, and the Familia Wiss screw-top jar is an equally fun and useful take on the classic French canning jar. Handcrafted bamboo, including ver- satile bamboo steamers and popular sushi mats. Bamboo is an amazing, fast-grow- ing plant, making it an awesome choice for sustainable growing. A type of hardy grass, it can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Stainless-steel bakeware, kitchen- ware and tools, including a new coffee press, coffee filters and compost pail. We love stainless steel's classic look in any kitchen, but the metal really shines by being versatile and easy to clean. Zeph Van Allen, President of Down To Earth Distributors, explains, "We sell products that we use and believe in, not what blogs say are going to be popular next season. You build your position in this industry by meeting customers' expectations year after year, so you've got to know your market, and you have to pay attention to where the industry is heading and anticipate its needs." To learn more, visit www .downtoearthdistributors.com, call 800.234.5932 or email sales@down toearthdistributors.com.