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Cotapaxi Creates Commemorative Pen to Honor Wounded Warriors
These pens are currenly in stock. Please purchase the Wounded Warrior Sterling Silver Trimmed Commemorative Pen to help the Cause.
Jacksonville, Fla. (January 28, 2010) – Cotapaxi announces today the launch of the Wounded Warrior Project Pen. This pen was designed to create awareness and allow individuals to show their support of our nation’s wounded warriors. Each pen sold will directly benefit the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), a non-profit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. Commemorative pens can be purchased now at www.WoundedWarriorPen.com.
To date, over 34,000 members of our nation’s armed forces have been physically wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. Studies estimate that more than 300,000 will suffer from the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. These injuries are often devastating, leaving a formerly active young man or woman unable to care for themselves. While grateful for their return, the round-the-clock care required by these wounded warriors often falls to their families, giving caregivers no choice but to leave their jobs and forego healthcare of their own.
WWP provides programs and services to assist injured veterans and their families during their recovery, rehabilitation and transition. Whether through caregiver retreats, combat stress programs, career and education services, or adaptive sporting opportunities, Wounded Warrior Project’s vision is to help make this generation of wounded warriors the most successful and well-adjusted in our nation’s history.
Carl Cetera, President/ CEO of Cotapaxi says, “My father and both grandfathers served in the military. Because I didn’t, I have been looking for a way to help these brave veterans and with the assistance of David Lombardo, my National Sales Manager, we came up with this campaign. I and everyone at Cotapaxi , are honored to have this opportunity to be part of such a powerful movement for those that protect our freedom and way of life. Our goal is to raise $10 million dollars to help the thousands of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines that are wounded each year in combat. Please visit www.WoundedWarriorPen.com for more information.”
With every purchase, individuals will automatically be entered into a weekly drawing with the chance to win autographed baseball memorabilia from Johnny Damon, as well as to have an opportunity to win a grand prize. Johnny Damon is a National Spokesman for WWP, two time World Series Champion (2004 Boston Red Sox, and 2009 New York Yankees) and a two-time MLB All-Star (2002 & 2005).
Along with supporting the important work of the Wounded Warrior Project, contributions will qualify individuals to nominate a service member into the Wall of Heroes-Past and Present www.cotapaxi.com/wallofheroes. The Wall of Heroes was created to let that warrior in your life know how much they mean to you and a place for them to gain the recognition that they deserve. It’s a chance to say, "You Will Not Be Forgotten."
About Cotapaxi
Cotapaxi Custom Design & Manufacturing is a privately held (female / minority owned) Limited Liability Corporation. We have been in the business of conceptualizing, designing, manufacturing and distributing promotional premium products since 2001 (with the partners having a long history before the formation of the company). While many of the companies in this space claim they are “unique”, Cotapaxi truly “Walks the Walk and Talks the Talk! With an In-House Design Team & Client Services Managers, a wholly-owned, state of the art manufacturing facility in one of China’s Free Trade Zones and a logistics and distribution center outside Los Angels, CA, we’re able to provide our Client’s with all of the benefits that accompany a vertically integrated model.
Our model and approach to the business is very straight forward. Simply stated, we believe our mission is to help companies and their brands connect with their prospects and customers…and to do so in a manner that creates excitement, enthrall and intrigue.
About Wounded Warrior Project
The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors. Its purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the needs of severely injured service members, to help severely injured men and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. WWP is a national, apolitical organization headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. To get involved and learn more, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
For further information please feel free to contact:
Carl Cetera
Telephone: (201) 507-5111 ext. 15
NEWS FLASH!
Cotapaxi Custom Design and Manufacturing LLC secures Manufacturing and Distribution Rights for pens in relation to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ in U.S.A and Canada
Cotapaxi is now taking Pre-Orders for these exciting collectibles. Order Now and they will be sent to you when they are available. (Available Mar 2010 thru Oct 2010)
If you are interested in retail sales please contact DLombardo@cotapaxi.com
United States of America, 11 December 2009 – Cotapaxi Custom Design and Manufacturing, LLC is pleased to announce today that Global Brands Group (GBG), FIFA’s exclusive worldwide Master Licensee has appointed the company as the authorized manufacturer and distributor for a selection of 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ branded pens (under Cotapaxi’s range of patented pen designs) in United States of America and Canada territories.
Cotapaxi plans to launch five pen designs as the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ Official Licensed Products. The customized pens are designed with Cotapaxi’s patented design technology and will depict Official Marks of the event including the Event Emblem, the Mascot ‘Zakumi’ and the FIFA World Cup trophy.
Carl Cetera, President and CEO of Cotapaxi, is extremely excited to be a part of the 2010 World FIFA Cup™ as the authorized manufacturer and distributor for these Officially Licensed Products. Cetera stated, “It is truly an honor to be recognized on the stage of the world’s largest single sporting event. We appreciate the opportunity to be able to introduce Cotapaxi to the world by offering our high quality Official Licensed Products to global football fans. The 2010 FIFA World Cup branded and patented pens from Cotapaxi will be great collectible items for all, as we count down to this historic moment of the first FIFA World Cup taking place on African soil.”
The Official Licensed Products are expected to be launched March 2010 and will be available in national and regional retail outlets including but not limited to sporting goods stores, departmental stores, chain book stores, convenience stores etc. Cotapaxi customers can also make online purchases on www.cotapaxi.com The commemorative pens may also be made available in South Africa through the local authorized distributor.
About Cotapaxi Custom Design and Manufacturing, LLC
Cotapaxi is a woman-minority owned custom design and manufacturing corporation that specializes in creating new and innovative ideas for promotional, retail, and marketing needs. We firmly believe that all promotional premiums/ products are not created equal. Currently, we own over 200 design and utility patents with an additional 150 pending. Our patents allow us to exclusively design, develop and distribute high-quality, low-cost products throughout the world.
About Global Brands Group
Global Brands Group is the world’s leading independent, international brand management, retail and licensing company. Global Brands Group’s passion for managing brands is tied to its desire to building sustainable equity and creating new branding opportunities through geographic expansion, category extension and retail innovation. Through its international network of offices across six continents, Global Brands Group maximizes revenue potential by creating manufacturing, retail and distribution partnerships worldwide.
Global Brands Group’s business is focused on product licensing, merchandising and retail development. Currently Global Brands Group’s growing portfolio of intellectual properties includes brands created by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the PGA TOUR Licensed Properties, Inc. (PGA TOUR), Federation Internationale de Basketball (FIBA) and Warner Bros. Consumer Products among others.
With corporate headquarters located in Singapore, Global Brands Group has a network of offices in major cities around the world including London, Dubai, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Sydney, Buenos Aires and Johannesburg.
About FIFA
For more than 100 years, FIFA, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, founded on 21 May 1904 in Paris and better known as FIFA, has continued to provide the essential leadership role to the international football family. FIFA is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The eighth FIFA President, Joseph S. Blatter (Switzerland), guides the organization.
FIFA’s members form the basis of the world’s football family. From the founding seven, the family has today grown to 208 affiliated football associations, organized into six confederations spanning the globe. FIFA’s worldwide activities go well beyond its various competitions, such as the world’s biggest single sport event, the FIFA World Cup. FIFA gives material, financial and promotional support to develop the game around the world through projects such as FIFA Goal or Futuro. Underprivileged people and communities benefit from the Football for Hope movement that FIFA and street football world founded in 2005 to promote and support local organizations that are using the power of the game for social development.
For more information on FIFA and its competitions, especially on the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™, please visit the official website at www.fifa.com
Media Enquiries:
Cotapaxi Custom Design and Manufacturing, LLC
David Lombardo
Email: dlombardo@cotapaxi.com
Telephone: + 1 201-507-5111 ex.17