ANN ARBOR, MI, April 13, 2012 (Press-News.org) Ann Arbor-based Colorbok, LLC, a nationally prominent creator and distributor of scrapbooking items, kids' crafts and other related products, announces the acquisition of the paper crafting business of ANW/Creativity Works and Making Memories.
"We are tremendously excited to be able to work with Making Memories and ANW / Creativity Works. We feel that we will be able to drive newness into the marketplace using all of the great brands which include Making Memories, The Paper Company, Westrim, Crop In Style, Autumn Leaves and Hip in a Hurry. They are a great compliment to our memory and kids crafting business," stated Colorbok Vice President Todd Spang.
"We believe with this consolidation we will be better able to service our consumer with exciting new products," stated Chuck McGonigle, Colorbok's President and CEO.
Established in 1984, Colorbok has built its success on entering into diverse product categories with licensed brands and has become a leading supplier, marketer and distributor in the craft and hobby industry over the last two decades.
Website: http://www.colorbok.com
Colorbok, LLC Acquires Assets from ANW/Creativity Works and Making Memories
Ann Arbor-based Colorbok, LLC, a nationally prominent creator and distributor of scrapbooking items, kids' crafts and other related products, announces the acquisition of the paper crafting business of ANW/Creativity Works and Making Memories.
2012-04-13
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[Press-News.org] Colorbok, LLC Acquires Assets from ANW/Creativity Works and Making MemoriesAnn Arbor-based Colorbok, LLC, a nationally prominent creator and distributor of scrapbooking items, kids' crafts and other related products, announces the acquisition of the paper crafting business of ANW/Creativity Works and Making Memories.