Feb 22, 2008

Candle Warmers Acquired, Assembles New Management Team

LAYTON, Utah – Candle Warmers Etc. today announced the addition of four new management team members who also recently acquired the company. Beesley brothers Brian, Brad and Spencer, together with Chris Barnes join founder and CEO Bart Kennington to take Candle Warmers’ innovative line of market-leading candle warming appliances and related giftware into national distribution, improve operation and manufacturing efficiencies, and to expand the company’s product development efforts.

The team, formerly with Focus Electrics LLC, which manages small appliance brands Back to Basics and West Bend, will leverage their respective experiences in consumer product sales, marketing, and product development. Noted for their collective involvement with such consumer product category leading appliances as Back to Basics’ smoothie makers and the Egg & Muffin Toaster, the new management team includes Brad Beesley as president and national sales director; Brian Beesley as product development director; Spencer Beesley as product management director; and Chris Barnes, outside sales and marketing director.

“The team brings strong background and a proven track record,” said Kennington. “Candle Warmers has achieved much success to date. We look forward to expanding our sales distribution into mass retailers and creating product line extensions into other home decor product categories.”

Since the company’s inception in March 2001, Candle Warmers Etc. has created a market-leading position by providing a safe, clean and healthier alternative to enjoying scented candles without lighting them. According to National Candle Association, the candle industry is currently a $2 billion annual business sector in the United States. Much of the industry’s growth has derived recently from the popularity of scented candles.

About Candle Warmers Etc.

Recently ranked by Inc. 500 as the 57th fastest growing consumer products company in the United States (2007), and the 11th fastest growing company in Utah by Mountain West Capital Network (2007), Candle Warmers Etc. develops, manufactures, and distributes patented candle warming appliances and other related giftware appliances and accessories. The company also domestically manufactures and distributes candles under the “Jamie Clair” brand of hand poured, scented candles. For more information, visit candlewarmers.com.