P rofiles In Excellence • Ornaments

Kurt S. Adler

By Jamie Adler

At Kurt S. Adler Inc., we strive to create holiday decorations for all, providing beautiful memories for millions of people all over the world. We have been the leading importer of holiday decorations since 1946, and have worked with many of the industry’s top artists and factories. Because of our high quality items and the success they bring to our retailers, we have created a large, loyal customer base which helps our company flourish. We have also been able to maintain a strong presence in the market place through various trade shows, as well as through our showrooms across the United States and Canada, all manned by very experienced salespeople who have been with us for many years. Each of our showrooms has our full collections which includes brands such as Santa’s World™, Steinbach™, Fabriche’™, Noble Gems™, Hollywood Nutcrackers™, and many more. Our items include not only tree ornaments, but also hand-crafted nutcrackers, lighting, garland, stockings, nativity sets, artificial trees, musical boxes, and

Beacon Design

By Kelsey Turner

Founded in 1976 by a United States Veteran, Beacon Design is proud to be the Leading Ornament Manufacturer in America. Renowned for producing ornaments of the finest etched detail and quality craftsmanship, Beacon continually strives to design and innovate for its vast clientele. All products are 100% U.S.A Made allowing for low minimums, short lead times, quantity break pricing, and no tariffs.

Beacon’s unique metal-etched ornaments are designed, tooled, manufactured, hand-assembled, and packaged within their 70,000 square foot facility located in Lincoln, R.I. Each piece is made from solid brass incorporating a water-based photo resistant process. Once the pieces are etched, they are finished in 24kt Gold, Rhodium Silver, or Brass Lacquer. They are then printed with vibrant color, delicately assembled by hand, and elegantly packaged in a retail showcase window box. With hundreds of ornament designs to choose from, the open line offers something for everyone - Categories consist of Namedrops, Coastal, Nature, Snowflakes, Seasonal, Americana, and Military. A variety of ornament displays are offered to help their ornaments stand out in every retail location.

In addition to the open line division, Beacon provides full custom ornament programs. Since 1981, so much more. they have been the official manufacturer of the annual White House ornament. The White House Historical Association’s custom program is one of their greatest success stories, selling over a million ornaments annually. With a wide variety of custom options that include your choice of ornament finish, dimension, and packaging, Beacon is able to meet your needs and work within a specific budget.

After an unprecedented year, we are more grateful than ever for our customers. We are thrilled to be celebrating our 75th anniversary this year and are looking forward to the future of the industry. We have already created a digital showroom to make our showroom accessible to any one, at any time.

Many people have turned to Kurt S. Adler, Inc. to create detailed specialty and personalized souvenir decorations such as ornaments, table pieces, and more. With over 7,000 items to use as inspiration, we are able to create special, unique souvenir items for a wide array of companies and institutions, such as museums, zoos, and cities. We believe that a Christmas ornament holds sentiment and is the pathway to vivid memories that can be reflected upon year after year. Our aim is to be an authority and to maintain a strong presence in the souvenir world so that we may continue to have the privilege of helping create beautiful memories for generations to come.

(Our full product line can be viewed at www. kurtadler.com. For more information, circle 22 on the reader service card.)

(Whether you’re interested in shopping their open line or creating a one-of-a-kind custom piece, please contact Beacon’s sales team at sales@beacondesign.com or 800-521-5001. For additional information, circle 07 on the reader service card.)