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The Future of Makin's USA

Changes and improvements are in the works.

by Annie Mangelsen, (June 2, 2008)

In March of 2008, the craft industry lost another pioneer. William (Bill) Mangelsen, founder of Makin's Clay, passed away in Hong Kong. Bill is missed very much by family members and friends alike. Bil's presence in the lives of those he touched can never be replaced, but his dreams will live on. Details of memorial services planned in Omaha and Chicago will be passed along as they are finalized by the family.

Make's USA is in the process of evaluating business operations in their domestic and international offices. Changes are already underway to ensure long-term stability and to maximize growth potential for both companies. Makin's USA has added several new team members to pursue sales in new market segments and improve efficiencies in the front office, order processing, and product fulfillment areas. Makins USA is excited with the anticipation of emerging new business partnerships as well as overall growth opportunities."

Makin's USA will be welcoming visitors at their booth at the CHA summer Show in Chicago this July.

Makin's USA is a third-generation, family-owned importer/distributor business located in Omaha. Makin's USA is authorized to import, sell, and distribute Makin's Clay and Makin's brand products, tools, and accessories in North America. Makin's Clay is recognized worldwide in the craft industry as an environmentally safe, high-quality, no-bake polymer clay. Makin's Clay products, tools, and accessories are sold by national retailers, independent retailers, and online retailers in the U.S. and Canada.

For additional information about Makin's Clay products, tools, and accessories, please visit our website, www.makinsclay.com.

(Note: To read more about Bill Mangelsen, click on Memories of Bill Mangelsen in the right-hand column.)

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