Mar 11, 2008
Midwest President Appointed to National Candle Association Board of Directors

Cannon Falls, MN – The National Candle Association (NCA) appointed to its board of directors Frederic Contino, President of Midwest, leading designer and manufacturer of the Seasons of Cannon Falls brand of holiday and seasonal home accents, premium Colonial Candle brand of home fragrance products, and Delight accents to brighten the home. Contino joins the 16-person NCA board as the membership chair.

“Rick brings a fresh dimension to the NCA board, lending his leadership, expertise and vision for the future,” says Valerie Cooper, NCA Executive Vice President. “The NCA, industry and retailers stand to benefit from his strategic perspective and commitment to innovation.”

Contino, President of Midwest since 2006, brings more than 30 years of leadership experience to the NCA board. Prior to joining Midwest, Contino served as Group Board Chairman-Vistage, President and CEO of Playcore Inc., President of Anchor Hocking Plastics and Newell Plastics, as well as senior management positions with Anchor Hocking Glass, Eagle Affiliates, Mirro/Wearever Cookware, Club Aluminum Cookware, Hamilton Beach, and International Silver Company.

The NCA is the major trade association of U.S. candle manufacturers and their suppliers. It is widely recognized as the technical authority on candles and candle manufacturing. Its members are dedicated to quality formulations, testing and prudent manufacturing processes, and to upholding consumer confidence through a commitment to product quality and corporate responsibility.

Midwest sparkles as a national leader in the giftware industry, bringing independent retailers unique product designs, award-winning display ideas, innovative merchandising programs, outstanding customer service, and an experienced and enthusiastic sales team. Through our Seasons of Cannon Falls brand, we offer a wide variety of exclusive holiday, seasonal, and everyday home decorations and gifts. Through our Colonial Candle brand, we bring independent retailers the highest quality premium candles and home fragrance products featuring on-trend fragrances and colors, effective displays and the Colonial Candle PromiseTM. And now through our Delight brand, we offer a complete collection of trend-forward candle accents to brighten the home. Please call 800-776-2075 or visit midwestofcannonfalls.com to request more information or locate a showroom near you.


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