“We are very pleased to have McDonald Marketing Group join our team in the South East,” said Paul Christensen, President of Natural Trends.  “Bill McDonald and Gary McMillan are a wonderful fit for our company as true professionals with an unsurpassed commitment to quality and service.  We know they will be a tremendous support to our distributors in the region.”

For further information, contact Rex Kocherhans at 801-717-3786 or at rexk@naturaltrends.com.

“We are very excited to have The Identity Group, Inc. now representing us,” said Paul Christensen, president of Natural Trends. “Bob Black, Rick Tabone, and Mike Dolan are perfectly suited to partner with our company as seasoned industry veterans with strong reputations for service, integrity, and quality.”

For further information, contact Rex Kocherhans at 801-717-3786 or at rexk@naturaltrends.com.

The FDA requires that all such products be produced in compliance with FDA regulation.  Firms producing such products must be registered with the FDA, undergo periodic FDA inspection, meet the FDA formulary and production requirements, and include the proper drug facts label information.  

This letter is to confirm that Natural Trends sanitizer and SPF products are produced in compliance with FDA formulary and production requirements, labeled with the FDA required OTC drug facts information, and produced in an FDA registered and audited facility.  

Paul Christensen
President

The statute states that “no person in the course of doing business shall knowingly and intentionally expose any individual to a chemical known to the state (California) to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity without first giving a clear and reasonable warning…” 

Based upon NATURAL TRENDS knowledge of our business operations and chemicals used, none of the chemicals listed by the State of California Environmental Protection Agency, are used in our products.

NATURAL TREND’S products are printed with lead-free ink and adhere to all safety standards as required by California law.

Paul Christensen
President

WD-40® No-Mess Pen®

“As the industry supplier who created the niche for compact, portable, convenient dispensing solutions for a variety of liquids, we are thrilled to be adding the new WD-40® No-Mess Pen®  to our offering,” says Paul Christensen, President of Natural Trends.

“The pen-sized dispenser now gives the consumer the freedom to use WD-40 anywhere, anytime,” says Tim Lesmeister, Vice President of Marketing for WD-40.   “The marker-like tip allows for easy, controlled application in thousands of places and uses.  It’s a fantastic dispensing method for a product everyone loves, and we believe it will be a tremendous success in the promotional industry.”

The WD-40® No-Mess Pen® will be available with custom imprint for delivery from Natural Trends in mid-March.

For further information, contact Rex Kocherhans at (800)753-9591 or at rexk@naturaltrends.com. See also http://www.naturaltrends.com/WD40PenHome.htm.

WD-40 Company, with headquarters in San Diego, is a global consumer product company dedicated to delivering unique, high-value and easy-to-use solutions for a wide variety of maintenance needs of “doer” and “on-the-job” users by leveraging and building the brand fortress of the company.  The company markets three multi-purpose maintenance product brands – WD-40®, 3-IN-ONE®  and BLUE WORKSTM – and eight homecare and cleaning product brands: X-14®  hard surface cleaners and automatic toilet bowl cleaners, 2000 Flushes®  automatic toilet bowl cleaners, Carpet Fresh® and No Vac®  rug and room deodorizers, Spot Shot® aerosol and liquid carpet stain removers, 1001® carpet, household cleaners and rug and room deodorizers, and Lava® and Solvol® heavy-duty hand cleaners.

WD-40 Company markets its products in more than 160 countries worldwide and recorded sales of $292 million in fiscal year 2009.

Described as a lesser grade imitation of their popular Sani-Pen – Instant Hand Sanitizer Spray, the product was fabricated in China, filled with Chinese sanitizer, and imported to the US in violation of design and utility patents held by Natural Trends, according to Paul Christensen, President of Natural Trends. 

“As the firm who invented and introduced the first sanitizer spray pen in 2004, we take our patents very seriously, and we are pleased that a swift settlement was reached,” said Christensen.  He indicated that all inventory of the inferior grade knock off has been destroyed.

For further information, contact Rex Kocherhans at (800) 753-9591, or rexk@naturaltrends.com.

“We are enthused that the Brooks and Brooks team will now be supporting our large base of distributor partners in the Northeast,” said Paul Christensen, President of Natural Trends.  “They have an outstanding reputation for service earned from years of experience working with distributors in that region.”

For further information, contact Rex Kocherhans at (800)753-9591 or at rexk@naturaltrends.com.

Natural Trends new GoPac Wipes

PROVO, UT—Natural Trends, LLC, a leader in health and wellness products, introduced the new GoPac Hand Sanitizer Wipes at the 2009 SAAC Show. The GoPac is a reusable ziplock pouch containing 3 hand sanitizer wipes.  It is also available with sun screen, insect repellent, and lens cleaner wipes. 

“We are very enthused about the positive response to the GoPac Hand Sanitizer Wipes,” said Paul Christensen, company President.   “Distributors are really excited about the concept of imprinted packaging that can be reused for other purposes, such as carrying credit cards, ID, money, etc.  The reusability factor extends longevity and adds extra value to the product, which means a client’s brand won’t just get thrown away after the wipes are used.” 

For further information, contact Rex Kocherhans at (800)753-9591, or rexk@naturaltrends.com.

“Mark Shinn’s organization is well known in the industry for their outstanding service.” said Paul Christensen, President of Natural Trends.  “We are also enthused at the recent addition of Jodi Spangrud to the team, as both bring deep experience, a commitment to the Regional Associations they service and award winning efforts to our clients.  They will further enhance the support to our growing base of distributor partners in the West,”

For further information, contact Rex Kocherhans at (800)753-9591 or at rexk@naturaltrends.com.

“We feel that The Witte Group is the right team to support our distributor partners in the Midwest,” said Paul Christensen, President of Natural Trends.  “They are an outstanding organization, bringing years of experience in the region and a strong reputation for commitment to the highest levels of service.”

For further information, contact Rex Kocherhans at (800)753-9591 or at rexk@naturaltrends.com.