Jan 4, 2013

Roman Inc. to Mark 50th Anniversary in Dallas

Dallas Market Center today announced that Roman Inc. will celebrate its 50th anniversary during the Total Home & Gift Market, Jan. 16-22, 2013. Roman, located in 4-450, World Trade Center, has exhibited at the Dallas Market Center since 1975.

Roman, Inc. is a leading producer and exclusive distributor of more than 8,000 gifts and decorative accessories. Among the largest privately owned and operated firms in the industry, Roman offers a vast array of Christmas decorations and a wide range of inspirational, special occasion and year-round giftware. Roman is known for its award-winning collections that include Fontanini® Heirloom Nativity®, Joseph’s Studio™ Collection, Millenium® Collection, Valencia™ Collection, Seraphim Classics® and Jingle Buddies®.

Roman Inc. is the inspiration of Ron Jedlinski, who founded the company in 1963 with $500 and an old station wagon full of inspirational products. He carved his niche in religious articles and giftware, then expanded into wedding, anniversary, baby, christening and retirement lines. Ownership and management is being passed on to Ron’s daughter, Julie, who is co-owner with her mother, Diana. Julie’s husband, Dan Loughman, is the company’s president and CEO.

Roman will mark its 50th anniversary with customer giveaways, spin-to-win cash prizes, cocktail parties Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 16 and 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, Jan. 18 and 19 from 6 to 8 p.m., a meet and greet with Fontanini’s 4th generation family member, Emanuele Fontanini on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and more. The Fontanini family, based in Bagni di Lucca, Italy, has been crafting nativities for more than 100 years.

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About Dallas Market Center
Founded in 1957, Dallas Market Center is the world’s most complete wholesale marketplace. Within its marketplace of more than five million square feet, retailers from around the globe source products ranging from home furnishings, gifts, decorative accessories and lighting to textiles, fashion accessories and men’s, western, women’s and children’s apparel. With more than 50 markets each year attended by more than 200,000 retail buyers from all 50 states and 78 countries, Dallas Market Center offers hundreds of events and seminars geared toward helping retailers expand business and increase profits. As a result, more than $8 billion in estimated wholesale transactions are conducted annually within the Dallas Market Center complex. The Dallas Market Center website is available at http://www.dallasmarketcenter.com/.