The Martin Ross Group
Members of Canadian Jewellers Association
American Jewellers Association
Toronto, Ontario
06 May 2005
For Immediate Release
Canadian fine-jewellery manufacturer in growth mode to take
on international market acquires Master Design Jewellery
Made in Canada remains a prime objective.
Allen Shechtman, CEO, the Martin Ross Group announced that effective May 1, 2005, Master Design, one of Canadas foremost premium diamond and coloured-stone jewellery manufacturers, and previously the manufacturing division of Samuel Klineberg Jewellery, has become an operating division of the Martin Ross Group (MRG). Master Design, and its associated brands, Mystre, Odyssey, Studio Nouveau, and Florida-based Master Design International, directed for the past 25 years by Varuj Arkarakas appointed Vice President
Sales and Marketing Master Design - will join the brands marketed by the Martin Ross Group including Artistic Fine and Fashion Jewellery, Orange Blossom, Mendy Rocks, Jaltex, Simon Chang, and MRG's premium/incentive group, Blue Bubble. Drew Bricker, Vice
President Sales and Marketing- Artistic Jewellery, will lead the fine jewellery expansion to majors, chains, TV and other non-traditional markets and continue heading MRG's fashion jewellery division. Both will report to Gary Davis, President, Artistic Jewellery.
The Martin Ross Group, a privately-owned Toronto-based manufacturing, sales and marketing organization providing a diverse array of fine and fashion jewellery, corporate identity and premium/promotional products across North America, will expand North American visibility and sales through increased attendance at premiere jewellery, trade and gift shows, including exhibiting at the Las Vegas JCK and Toronto and Edmonton Jewellery shows as well as expanded media campaigns to position its premium Made In Canada products.
Company Details
Year Established:
1987
Total Sales ($CDN):
$1,000,000 - $5,000,000
Number of Employees:
95
Company Information
Allen Shechtman
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
Telephone:
(416) 667-1800
Fax:
(416) 667-8671
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Gary Davis
Title:
President
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(416) 667-1800
Fax:
(416) 667-8671
Email:
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Vince Mongia
Title:
Controller
Area of Responsibility:
Electronic Data Interchange, Administrative Services, Finance/Accounting
Telephone:
(416) 667-1800
Fax:
(416) 667-8671
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Varuj Arkarakas
Title:
Vice President
Area of Responsibility:
Domestic Sales & Marketing, Export Sales & Marketing
Telephone:
(416) 667-1800
Fax:
(416) 667-8671
Email:
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Drew Bricker
Title:
Vice President
Area of Responsibility:
Domestic Sales & Marketing, Export Sales & Marketing
Telephone:
(416) 667-1800
Fax:
(416) 667-8671
Email:
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Products
Rings, Jewellery, Precious Metal
Crosses, Religious, Precious Metal
Medals, Religious, Precious Metal
Pendants, Precious Metal
Earrings, Precious Metal W Or W/O Prec. Stone
Cameos, Precious Metal
Bracelets, Precios Metal Exc. Watch
Charms, Jewellery, Precious Metal
Health & Beauty
Premium and Private Label lines of soaps, creams, lotions, bath
and bed accessories, fashion accessories, purses, scarves,
premium incentive and corporate identity corporate awareness
programs
Premiun Incentive, Corporate Identity
Create and manufacture corporate identity and recognition
items, develop and manage corporate employee milestone and
recognition programs
Services