Enrico Products – Crafted Wood Kitchenware – Bowls, Platters, Cutting Boards

Following energetic shows in Atlanta, Dallas, Seattle, and LA, Enrico is taking Javits by storm this weekend. Our entire line of eco-intelligent tabletop, gift, and decorative including the newest additions to our RootWorks, Jungle Driftwood, Casual Dining, and Acacia Tree collections will be on display. The new RootWorks wine racks and cheese boards received fantastic retail buyer response. The hand-assembled root fruit bowl and treasure box in Jungle Driftwood were favorites from Atlanta to LA. And don’t miss the enigmatic textural Tortoise Shell serving dish and servers, the newest entry in our Casual Dining collection. Booth #3231 is the place to be – come by and have at look at one of the country’s premier sources for inventive reclaimed wood products. As always the line is on view and available for purchase through our wholesale-only shopping cart for registered retailers at www.EnricoProducts.com

We want to wish our entire Enrico community a very happy holiday season! From our retailers, to our sales force, to our suppliers here and abroad, and all the people behind the scenes who are connected to Enrico, we recognize how important every person is to making our company what it is today. We hope each and every one of you will enjoy some time with friends and family during the holiday season, maybe sit down to a hearty repast (hopefully served on Enrico serving pieces), and put up your feet to relax. As the year winds down we are contemplating the wonderful challenge that was 2011 and the opportunities that will come in 2012, and we’re thankful to have you all as a part of our story.

Check out our Winter Show schedule and Show Specials here – shows start January 11th with the International Gift & Home Furnishings Fair in Atlanta!

Cheers, from The Enrico Team

What a shame to find out that recently a pop-up store has appeared in one of Seattle’s great neighborhoods selling items similar to our RootWorks collection. It’s not that we mind an enterprising entrepreneur trying to sell products like ours, it’s that they are outright lying about the source of the products, the finishes used, the method of production, even the species of tree they come from. It’s astonishing that someone feels it is reasonable to tell consumers bald-faced lies in order to sell something…maybe more astonishing is that they think they will get away with it in this world of high speed communication. So if you are wandering Ballard and someone with a number of cool root items tells you they are carved by artisans in Oregon, that they come from rejected Noble Fir Christmas tree stumps, that their roots grow together naturally into handles, and that the finish is two coats of water-based lacquer + mineral oil, you will know it’s simply not true. To learn the truth about Enrico’s RootWorks carved root bowls and platters follow this link: http://ow.ly/84vkn

Welcome to Cyber Monday. We hear from our retailers that the post-Thanksgiving weekend was a good one and we’re off into the holiday rush. We’ve just sent a Holiday Refill Special out to our whole roster of retailers – 7% Freight Cap for orders $350 and up with guaranteed shipment within 3 days of order receipt. Don’t let those shelves go bare! Don’t miss a single sale this holiday season! With online wholesale purchasing available on our website you can place orders 24/7 and your first online order as a registered retailer automatically gives you a 10% discount – perfect timing for holiday sales!

Designers and Architects! Looking for great design elements and decorative items? Look for Enrico Products on http://www.TODL.com

Here’s an artistic sneak peek at a top contender for new products in Enrico’s Jungle Driftwood Collection. We’re gearing up for 2012 having just returned from another sojourn in Thailand where our artisan partners are working on our new designs in reclaimed teak, mango, and root. We’re also looking at some great new serving pieces for Acacia Tree and perennial favorite RootWorks. Keep an eye on our website and of course come see us at the Winter Shows in Atlanta, Dallas, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle!

Click “Share This” to view this beautiful blog post from Frontburner.us – great tools, great food, great traditions! Grazie Adri!

Did you know that our Mangocraft collection is made entirely from reclaimed plantation mango trees? After a number of decades of producing fruit in Thai mango plantations the trees cease bearing fruit. These trees are then culled from the plantation and new seedlings are planted in their place. We buy the wood and our skilled artisans transform them into the many lovely designs we call Mangocraft. The wood chips from production are even used to power the drying kilns, so there is practically no waste from the process. It’s really a unique source for a wonderful wood, and a sound, eco-intelligent use of natural resources.

Are you ready for the holidays? There’s still plenty of time to get your order in line for November merchandising. Speaking of merchandising, who has great ideas for displaying and selling Enrico’s eco-intelligent wooden tabletop and gift products? We’ve seen any number of product combinations, especially in the RootWorks collection. Add a small bowl on top of one of our large reclaimed wood platters and spur your customers’ imaginations; what will I put in that bowl to go with the veggies I’ll put on the tray? A spray of dried flowers or a bundle of your top-selling utensils in one of our hand-crafted vases turns it from a “how do I use this?” to an “I know where I’ll put this!”. Bundling sets of our small plates or platters with a colorful ribbon as a “tapas set” makes for a great ready-to-give gift. Hang a small gift tag with your store logo from the ribbon and let the recipient know where their beautiful and unique new treasures came from, and where they can buy more!

We’ve heard great success stories from retailers who use our salad bowls and platters as gift baskets. Add a few utensils or gadgets and some tasty gourmet treats, maybe a bottle of wine in a bed of excelsior, wrap it up beautifully, and watch them fly off the shelves as your customers race to get to that holiday gathering!

Briliant merchandising and display ideas? We’re always looking for the next great one, and we’d love to hear your stories and see your pictures. Send suggestions, questions, and photos to Info@EnricoProducts.com any time.

Someone flipped the switch and the cooler Fall weather has been ushered in here in Seattle, but things are hot around the Enrico offices. The article in La Cucina Italiana has spurred a lot of interest in our original product, the Enrico cheese grater. This was the very first product we ever produced and it has been winning hearts ever since, plus it’s the perfect addition to the rest of our sustainable and reclaimed tabletop collection. Check out the grater and the article here on the website! And remember, holiday is just around the corner; the hottest products are here in reclaimed woods, with eco-friendly finishes, and wonderful style. Get your shelves stocked early and fire up those holiday sales!