Departments
Publisher’s Letter
4
Take Me Out to the Trade Show, Take Me to TPC
News & Trends
12
e-Swisher partners up, FDA OTP regulations, and more
TMA Report
20
Breaking news from the TMA
Industry Q&A
80
BAT Sees Potential in E-Cigs
Product Profile
82
A guide to new and popular outlet products
INSIDE
THIS ISSUE
Trench Marketing: Living the Dream
at The Pipe and Pint, page 70
Missouri Meerschaum: Keeper of the Corn, page 50
Hot-Rodding in Ohio, page 62
CIGAR SENSE
Cigar Sense: Cigars from the IPCPR Show 26
From limited edition to limited production; from golf-inspired to pipe-
inspired; from charities with heart to celebrities with passion, there was
a little something for every stogie lover at the recent premium cigar show.
FEATURES
Electric Alley: Raising the E-Cig Bar
34
Welcome to
TB
’s first regular column on issues surrounding the “electric”
world of electronic cigarettes. This debut column updates readers on AEMSA’s
efforts on e-liquid standards and fostering industry dialogwith the FDA.
Cover Story: Rolled Over, But Not Gone
38
For all intents and purposes, the big roller machine business lived a short, profitable
life; but actually, there are still a fewstragglers “operating” (non-commercially) as
clubs now. And then there are thosewho turned their focus around.
TPC Preview
46
A look at the exciting events and educational seminars that will take place at
the TPC show in January 2014.
Missouri Meerschaum: Keeper of the Corn 50
The world’s oldest corncob pipe manufacturer is back in growth mode.
EventHighlight: HuffingandPuffingwith IPCPR 58
July’s 81st IPCPR Show in Las Vegas had strong elements of both “work
hard” and “play hard.”
Hot-Rodding in Ohio
62
An Ohio RYO/MYO company navigates the windy roads of regulation.
Trench Marketing: Living the Dream
at The Pipe and Pint
70
Selling boutique cigars and craft brews is easy when your customers can’t
wait to tell you what they want.
