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The Plymouth, Massachusetts, supplier manufactures dozens more products on-
site, but the grippers are easily the most sought-after items. Not content to rest on
its rubberized laurels, Americanna continuously works to improve upon its most
FLEXIBLE JAR OPENERS HAVE A BIG HAND IN AMERICANNA’S SUCCESS.
BY JEN ALEXANDER
popular product. “We developed a new
EZ Gripper vinyl material for grippers
that are more durable and cushioned for
an easier grip,” she says.
“Americanna is also the inventor/
founder of the Retread jar openers, recy-
cled tire coasters, key tags and dog tags.
Our sales have saved over 20,000 tires
from landfills. And, our efforts to
increase awareness on the sustainable
harvesting of cork products have helped
boost cork sales across the industry.”
Read on to learn how these popular
promotional products go from first order
to final shipment.
F A CLIENT NEEDS
a promotional vehicle that
promises universal appeal and lifetime functionality,
Americanna Promotional Products (UPIC: AMER0022)
has the solution—flexible jar openers in more than 180 shapes, 14
colors and seven types of materials that offer 6,300 options for
virtually limitless opportunities. “The jar opener has been a stan-
dard in the industry for decades, and it is considered to be an even
more useful and cost effective promotional giveaway than a pen or
magnet,” says Michelle Stiles, Americanna operations manager.
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