Patch Products announces new hire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Contact       
Jessica Wineke                       
Patch Products, Inc.
(800) 524-4263, ext. 246
jessicaw@patchproducts.com

Flourishing toy and game company adds new position to strengthen their business
 on an international level

BELOIT, Wis.— Patch Products, a leading manufacturer and marketer of games and toys, is pleased to welcome Maki Takeuchi to the company as their International Marketing Analyst.

Having worked in the game and toy industry in the United States, Canada and Japan, Takeuchi has accumulated substantial international experience and expertise. Over the past nine years, Takeuchi has established partnerships with Asian companies such as Takara-Tomy, Sanrio, Sega Toys and Hanayama.

“Maki’s international perspective and global experience in marketing, product development, sales and international business will be a valuable asset to Patch,” said Bob Wann, CEO at Patch Products. “Maki’s record of achievement in both U.S. and Asian markets will enable us to keep up with the continuous growth of our company and be helpful in creating synergies with international markets.”

Prior to joining Patch, Takeuchi’s toy and game industry experience includes Marketing and New Business Development for Yamato Co., Ltd., International Marketing and New Business Development Analyst at Sababa Toys and most recently, Product Development Consultant at Spin Master Toys.

For more information on Patch Products, visit patchproducts.com or call 800-524-4263.

About Patch Products
Patch Products, headquartered in Beloit, Wis., is a leading manufacturer and marketer of family entertainment products. Games, puzzles, activity kits, collegiate-licensed foam sports toys and classroom teaching tools are the core product lines. Top-selling brands include Buzzword®, What’s Yours Like?®, Toss Up!®, Swap!®, Smethport™, Lauri®, Tall-Stacker™ and Wooly Willy®. For more information, visit patchproducts.com.