The Martin Ross Group

The Martin Ross Group

North York, ON

Company Overview

Members of Canadian Jewellers Association American Jewellers Association Toronto, Ontario 06 May 2005 For Immediate Release

Canadian fine-jewellery manufacturer in growth mode to take on international market acquires Master Design Jewellery Made in Canada remains a prime objective. Allen Shechtman, CEO, the Martin Ross Group announced that effective May 1, 2005, Master Design, one of Canadas foremost premium diamond and coloured-stone jewellery manufacturers, and previously the manufacturing division of Samuel Klineberg Jewellery, has become an operating division of the Martin Ross Group (MRG). Master Design, and its associated brands, Mystre, Odyssey, Studio Nouveau, and Florida-based Master Design International, directed for the past 25 years by Varuj Arkarakas appointed Vice President Sales and Marketing Master Design - will join the brands marketed by the Martin Ross Group including Artistic Fine and Fashion Jewellery, Orange Blossom, Mendy Rocks, Jaltex, Simon Chang, and MRG's premium/incentive group, Blue Bubble. Drew Bricker, Vice President Sales and Marketing- Artistic Jewellery, will lead the fine jewellery expansion to majors, chains, TV and other non-traditional markets and continue heading MRG's fashion jewellery division. Both will report to Gary Davis, President, Artistic Jewellery. The Martin Ross Group, a privately-owned Toronto-based manufacturing, sales and marketing organization providing a diverse array of fine and fashion jewellery, corporate identity and premium/promotional products across North America, will expand North American visibility and sales through increased attendance at premiere jewellery, trade and gift shows, including exhibiting at the Las Vegas JCK and Toronto and Edmonton Jewellery shows as well as expanded media campaigns to position its premium Made In Canada products.

Company Information

Physical Address

1001 Petrolia Rd.
North York, ON M3J 2X7
CA

Mailing Address

1001 Petrolia Rd.
North York, ON M3J 2X7
CA

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Additional Details

Legal Name: JALTEX INC.

Number of Employees: 95

Country of Ownership:

CA

Technology Profile:

Full fine jewellery manufacturing and assembly factory full service casting, stamping, tubing, stone setting, engraving, polishing, repair service, reseller of loose stones to the trade

Unique Applications:

Canadian Licensee and sole distributor for Accessory Time character licensed watch products, Spiderman, Hulk, Cat In the Hat, etc. Simon Chang Fashion and Fine jewellery licensee Sponsor of Canadian Breast Cancer cause marketing products

Major Clients:

Suppliers to Bay, Zellers, Sears, Walmart, PharmaPlus/Katz Group, Ben Moss, Charm/Crescent, over 2000 independent clients in Canada

Plant Information:

16, 000 sq ft plant 10, 000 Sq. ft offices

Distribution of Employees:

55% Factory 45% Admin/Sales/ Management

Contacts

Allen Shechtman

Title: Chief Executive Officer

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Gary Davis

Title: President

Area of Responsibility: Management Executive

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Vince Mongia

Title: Controller

Area of Responsibility: Electronic Data Interchange, Administrative Services, Finance/Accounting

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Varuj Arkarakas

Title: Vice President

Area of Responsibility: Domestic Sales & Marketing, Export Sales & Marketing

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Drew Bricker

Title: Vice President

Area of Responsibility: Domestic Sales & Marketing, Export Sales & Marketing

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Products

  • Bracelets, Precios Metal Exc. Watch
  • Cameos, Precious Metal
  • Charms, Jewellery, Precious Metal
  • Crosses, Religious, Precious Metal
  • Earrings, Precious Metal W Or W/O Prec. Stone
  • Health & Beauty

    Premium and Private Label lines of soaps, creams, lotions, bath and bed accessories, fashion accessories, purses, scarves, premium incentive and corporate identity corporate awareness programs

  • Medals, Religious, Precious Metal
  • Pendants, Precious Metal
  • Premiun Incentive, Corporate Identity

    Create and manufacture corporate identity and recognition items, develop and manage corporate employee milestone and recognition programs

  • Rings, Jewellery, Precious Metal

NAICS Categories

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NAICS:

339910

Actively Pursuing:

United Kingdom, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming