PRODUCT PROFILE
MAy/JUNE 2014
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TOBACCO BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL
MAY/JUNE 2014
Kretek’s Three-Brand E-Vapor Launch
Kretek International announced that it is launching the most complete lineup of
e-liquids, personal vaporizers, e-pens, mods and e-vapor accessories in the e-
vapor category. “We’ve been an innovation leader in the e-cigarette business for
five years,” notes Kretek CEO Mark Cassar. “We’ve committed all three of our
electronic cigarette brands—Cig2o, Voodoo and EZ Cig—to custom flavors and
new e-vapor technology as consumers move toward unique ideas and products.”
With a long history as a trusted resource and sales partner, Kretek offers retailers
a reliable source for quality and reliability in the e-vapor category. The company’s
three-brand strategy aims to deliver variety and choice for retailers to jump-start
their programs with premium, value and diversity for different consumers. “We
can build a complete and profitable e-vapor program for any retail chain.” Kretek
International, 800-358-8100,
Arango’s Three
Credos
Arango Cigar will be featuring three
novel cigar cutters from Credo (Mar-
seille, France) in the Arango pavilion
at the IPCPR trade show of 2014—two
based on the Credo Synchro, and a
revolutionary three-in-one punch cut-
ter. The double-blade “XXL,” with a
70-ring gauge opening, takes center
stage as one of the world’s largest-
capacity cutters, able to cut any ci-
gar made. The “Cutter RG 60” offers
greater economy and cutting capacity
than the original Synchro. The third
introduction is a three-in-one pocket
punch cutter available in the rectan-
gular, aluminum version finished in
black, silver or titanium, as well as
the rounded-contour stainless steel
version in black, silver or bronze with
a key ring on a chain. The cutter’s
tri-fold design has two hinged side
wings that open out to reveal three
punches in 34-, 48- and 60-mm ring
gauges at a wholesale cost of $26.50.
Arango Cigar, 800-222-4427, Arango-
Republic Clears Things Up
Republic Tobacco’s new Kwik Kleer Lens Wipes are individ-
ually-packaged wipes with a clean, fresh scent. The moist-
ened, non-abrasive sheets clean eyeglasses, sunglasses, cell
phone screens, computer screens and more. Ten individual
foil-sealed packages are packed per box for 99 cents each, or
a three-tier counter merchandiser ships ready to sell with 48
boxes per display. Republic Tobacco, 800-288-8888
