The patented, and absolutely unique wind & odor resistant ashtray is going to be featured at the 2018 IPCPR trade show by Cigar Oasis. Richard Becker & Lenny Koppelman developed and introduced the Ash-Stay back in 2014, and it quickly gained attention online, being by sold multiple online tobacconists.
Quality Importers Trading Company announced the acquisition of XIKAR Inc. This will create the largest premium cigar accessory supplier in the United States, if not the world. Scott Almsberger and Kurt Van Keppel will continue to run operations for XIKAR as minority partners in the new enterprise. They will also assume Executive Vice President roles respectively. Scott and Kurt will both report directly to Michael Cellucci who will continue as President and Chief Operating Officer. Mike Giordano remains as Chief Executive Officer
Kansas City, MO – July 14, 2016 XIKAR, Inc. and Boveda Inc. are pleased to announce a long-term supply agreement under which Boveda will manufacture and supply XIKAR 2-Way Humidity Control products using Boveda’s patented technology.
Boyd Motor Company is teaming up with Touch of Modern for a line of smoking accessories. The Lakewood cigar ashtray, the Denver cigar ashtray, Breckenridge cigarette ashtray, the Block cigar rest and the Clous de Paris cigar rest are among the products available in this new line. All of these products are machined and fabricated in the USA from 6061 billet aluminum. A master machinist with the eye of an artistic flair, Ryan Boyd wanted to offer his entire line all at one place for a limited time.
Island Lifestyle Importers will begin shipping the new Tommy Bahama “Cigar Club” series of accessories to select tobacconists across the United States beginning next week. The official launch of the Cigar Club series will be at the 2017 International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Convention.