Avalon Corporation  
Press Release December 1, 1999

For Immediate Release
Contact: Lori Anderson
(949)361-4700
postpr@aol.com

Avalon Corporation Forms Strategic Alliance with International Conglomerate

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., December 1, 1999... Avalon Corporation, a leading provider of Product Solutions for Today's Business, announces it has teamed with one of the world‘s largest importing houses to offer its customers an even greater choice of promotional items and prices.  The recent agreement makes Sun Coast Merchandise Corporation Avalon‘s largest resource for custom premium products.  Founded in 1943, Commerce, California-based Sun Coast maintains offices and facilities throughout North America, Asia and Europe.  The agreement between the two companies gives Avalon a large warehouse and staff to handle any client‘s request, an art department with state-of-the-art graphics and logo capabilities, pad printing, a universal laser engraving system, embroidery, knitting and many more resources.

“Our mission is to provide our clients with the most creative and appropriate promotional products at every price level,” said Chae Polonia, president of Avalon Corporation.  “This agreement with Sun Coast Merchandise will ensure that we continue to offer the best value in the industry, focusing on the needs of each client.  We pride ourselves for being number one in service, product selection, price and quality.”

Sun Coast Merchandise is a family-run business with annual revenue in excess of $200 million.  They are capable of producing promotion items in virtually any material–plastic, metal, wood, etc.  With more than 10,000 items in their showroom–ranging from watches and pens to clothing and corporate awards–Sun Coast manufactures new creations every month.

The agreement expands Avalon‘s capability to offer its customers direct access to a wide variety of products manufactured throughout the world. Among the thousands of products Avalon offers are such popular brand names as Braun, Bushnell, Casio, Cross, Fossil, Konica, Nikon, Panasonic, Tote, Ray Ban, Swiss Army and Waterford... just to name a few.

“We are committed to providing complete satisfaction by giving the highest quality service in product selection, customization, delivery and fulfillment,” said Polonia.  “Because we are a manufacturers‘ representative, products cost the same amount whether the customer goes through Avalon or direct to the manufacturer.  But with Avalon, customers get personal attention to detail”

Avalon Corporation is an authorized representative for manufacturers around the globe.  The company provides high-quality custom promotional products and factory-direct pricing for a variety of business solutions, giving customers a world of resources for every budget and event.

About Avalon Corporation
Avalon's corporate customers have a window of opportunity to decisively drive what constitutes a truly global transactional enterprise, incorporating fulfillment, loyalty bonding, customized corporate gifts and delivery mechanisms designed to effect customer experience and permission marketing in ways never before imagined. Avalon Corporation is an authorized representative for manufacturers around the globe. The Company provides high-quality custom promotional products and direct pricing for a variety of business solutions, giving customers a world of resources for every budget and event. Avalon Corporation is at the forefront and leading the way with a systematic approach towards building long-term loyalty by providing unique Product Solutions for Today's Business.

Avalon Corporation
1311 N. El Camino Real, Suite A
San Clemente, California 92672
Phone: (949) 361-4700

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