PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Corsini, President and CEO of Uncas Manufacturing, announced today that June 2011 marks the company’s 100 years in business. Uncas also unveiled its new website at www.uncas.com and logo. The site showcases the jewelry and accessory company’s rich history, commitment to service and quality, management team, and product lines.
The new logo combines the strength of the world-renowned Uncas name with the natural beauty, delicacy and intricate detail of the feather. The image reflects the spirit of its namesake Uncas, a legendary American Indian from James Fenimore Cooper's famous novel The Last of the Mohicans.
“Looking back over the last twenty years, it's personally gratifying to see our global expansion and to reach our 100-year milestone in business. With the rising costs of doing business and increased competition from overseas, we have seen many of our competitors go out of business,” stated Corsini.
To stay competitive, Uncas leveraged the latest technology innovations for inventory and operations, and successfully recognized trends for fashions and styles. With several thousand products in a multitude of mediums and price-points, its fast-growing licensed jewelry and accessories line includes prestigious licensees such as Disney, Coca-Cola, Universal Studios and Red Hat Society. In fact, the company has increases its business by 35% since the acquisition of Vargas Manufacturing in 1998.
“We believe flexibility is the key; we know the importance of strategically navigating shifting merchandising channels and sales agreements,” added Corsini.
Uncas was founded by Vincent Sorrentino, an Italian immigrant, and then was passed along to his son Stanley. When John Corsini acquired the company and was named president in 1991, he began creating a second family business to lead Uncas with his own son and daughters.
Uncas today is a global manufacturer and distributor of jewelry and accessories, often sold as private-label brands. Its customers range from leading retail stores to major discounters to amusement parks and entertainment industry icons to shopping distribution networks and other fashion consumers throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, the company has offices in Florida and California as well as a New York City showroom and two China locations in Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
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