C L Holdings, Inc. (Case Logic) Case
Logic is a leading worldwide designer and marketer of storage
and organizational solutions and accessories for the audio, computer,
photo/video, DVD, automotive, household and medical markets. Case
Logic markets its products through a diverse network of mass merchants
and specialty retailers. Since
its founding in 1984, Case Logic has built an excellent reputation
for product quality, functionality, innovation and customer service,
thereby establishing the Case Logic brand at the forefront of
its target markets throughout the world. Beginning with a limited
product line of cassette tape storage cases, Case Logic has grown
substantially while diversifying its product mix to create a broad
platform for future growth.
The demand for DVDs, computer cases and
emerging technologies such as MP-3s, combined with the increased
usage of mobile communication devices and personal digital
assistants are expected to be continued growth drivers in the
Company’s
markets. Demand for the Company’s products is
driven by the increasingly mobile lifestyle of people in the US and elsewhere
and ongoing technological advancements. For example, consumer electronics
are becoming smaller and more portable in response to the more active lifestyle
and greater mobility of today’s consumer.
Location: Sales offices, operations and distribution centers
are maintained throughout the world, and include:
United States: Headquarters and distribution center
in Longmont, Colorado.
Europe: Regional office and distribution
center in Brussels, Belgium, and sales offices in Paris, Berlin
and Utrecht.
Asia-Pacific: Regional office
and sourcing operation in Hong Kong.
Canada: Sales office in Toronto,
Ontario.
Products: A broad array of organizational,
storage and carrying devices including: audio storage
cases and organizers, mobile communication accessory
products, computer accessory products, carrying cases
for photo and video devices, portable DVD player cases,
and an array of organizational products for the automotive
market.
Markets:Over 60 countries throughout
the world with a primary emphasis on North America,
Europe and Asia.
Customers:Retailers, OEMs and
direct to consumer
Retailers: Consumer electronics
stores, music/book/video specialty chains, mass merchants,
office supply/ computer superstores and automotive
retailers, including Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Target, Circuit
City and Comp USA.
OEMs: Computer and consumer
electronics hardware manufacturers for both the U.S.
and international markets, including Sony, Panasonic,
Maxell, Honda, General Motors, and Compaq.
Add-on Mission:Acquire
companies within Case Logic’s
existing markets, in related product categories and/or with
complementary brands.
Type of Add-on Desired:Active
lifestyle companies with demonstrated profitability
and growth prospects.
