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Supplier News: Stuller distributing Renata, Gel-Pak
Stuller has become the authorized distributor for Sy Kessler’s Renata watch batteries as well as Gel-Pak’s line of Gem-box products.
New York--Sy Kessler Sales Inc. announced Wednesday that Stuller has become an authorized distributor of its Renata watch batteries.
Darrell Warren, Stuller’s vice president of tools, equipment and supplies, said that the addition of the Renata product line to the Stuller line-up was well timed. “Our customers demand top quality and great service, and Renata is a good fit for us.”
For more information, contact Stuller at Stuller.com or by calling 800-877-7777, or contact Sy Kessler Sales Inc. at sales@sykessler.com, by calling 800-527-0719, or by visiting RenataUSA.com.
In addition to the Renata partnership, Stuller earlier announced that it has reached an agreement to become the exclusive North American distributor of Gel-Pak’s line of Gem-Box products.
Gel-Pak’s line of membrane boxes and gel-coated jewelry carriers are designed to protect and display valuable gemstones and jewelry during shipping, handling, inspection and cataloging. They are available in black and white, with or without the gridlines. Visit Stuller’s website for more information.
Triton launches two new lines
Contemporary men’s jewelry brand Triton has introduced TungstenAir, a patented new metal that Triton said has the durability, strength, and scratch-resistance of tungsten carbide but weighs less.
The TungstenAir collection consists of 30 different styles of scratch-resistant men’s bands, including 24 rings in the “Sport” collection. The Sport collection has traditional styles as well as rings with a “pop of color”--Arctic white, midnight, electric blue and fire red--on the inside and edge.
Triton also has released its new Black Ti collection, featuring a strong, lightweight patented metal formulation that creates a dark, glossy black titanium material that is scratch resistant.
The rings in the collection also feature sterling silver on the inside for a “trendy black and silver contrast.” They range in price from $335 to $355 retail.
Gemvision introduces latest edition of Matrix
Gemvision has released its Matrix Version 8 with new features and time-saving tools.
The focus of the new version of Matrix is creating toolsets and workflows that enable jewelers to perform their jobs more efficiently, assisting with design, pricing, ordering, selling, and the jewelry manufacturing process.
According to the company, Matrix 8 approaches design through the eyes of a jeweler, analyzing how they run their businesses and providing solutions through new tools and functionality.
Among the new features are Stuller gem ordering and pricing tools, based on that day’s precious metal prices and gemstone availability, and mesh repair and
CAM tools to make models production-ready quicker.
Matrix 8 also includes libraries of finished bridal and fashion designs as well as jewelry findings.
“As CAD becomes the norm, Gemvision remains focused on the distant horizon, developing the most cutting-edge tools and services to the jewelry industry. The latest update, Matrix 8, is a great example.”
For more information about Matrix Version 8, visit Gemvision’s website.
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