Midwest Products Co., Inc. and Claymodelers.com, Inc. today announced a multi-year strategic joint venture designed to mutually benefit both companies by leveraging synergies to bring sculpting and design products to the craft and hobby industry. The exclusive agreement allows both companies to collaborate on the development, manufacture, marketing and selling of Design Studio branded products that provide the consumer with a hands-on design and sculpting education.
Midwest Products Co., Inc., founded in 1952, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of raw materials and model kits to the craft and hobby trade. With a reputation for quality, service and selection, Midwest Products Co., Inc. has serviced the industry through their domestic warehouse and manufacturing facility located in Hobart, Indiana for over 50 years.
Claymodelers.com, Inc. was founded by Mr. Timothy Henry who has over 15 years of sculpting and design experience. Mr. Henry took his vast base of knowledge with regard to automobile design and sculpting, and developed a product line that replicates the true to life methodology used by professional sculptors. Claymodelers.com, Inc. products give the consumer the opportunity to learn how to sculpt like a professional, from a professional.
“We feel that we can use the strengths of Midwest Products Co., Inc in manufacturing, operations and sales to bring the Design Studio series of products to the retail channel. The Design Studio series of products are designed to teach the consumer the professional way to sculpt and design. We are very excited to have the opportunity to bring this product to market.” said Jon Zaloum, President of Midwest Products Co., Inc.
“I am thrilled to bring the experience of a professional design studio setting to the market place. I truly believe there has been a giant gap in the educational market as well as the retail market for quality sculpture products. I look forward to working with Midwest Products Co, Inc. in facilitating the ability to expand the artistic mind in all of us.” said Tim Henry, President of Claymodelers.com, Inc.
