2009 Las Vegas Convention Review

Arrow Sewing Cabinets introduces Kangaroo Kabinets at VDTA/SDTA Show

Arrow Sewing Cabinets, Elkhorn, WI, introduced a broad expansion of their sewing furniture assortment at the recent VDTA/SDTA Convention in Las Vegas. Arrow introduced dealers to Kangaroo Kabinets, an entire line of Australian-designed sewing cabinets targeting the serious seamstress, quilter and crafter. Following Koala Cabinets decision in 2008 to build custom cabinets targeted at the high end market, Arrow contacted and partnered with Koala’s former manufacturer, Horn of Australia, and established an exclusive license to market the Kangaroo Kabinet line in North America.

Kangaroo Kabinets are built to the same specifications and in the same factory as the best selling cabinets in Australia at prices up to 40% lower than comparable sewing furniture in the U.S. The Kangaroo Kabinet line features seven distinct furniture models in a variety of colors that provide cabinets, storage, and work areas for sewers and crafters.

Kangaroo Kabinets are the only furniture available in both RTA (ready-to-assemble) and fully assembled format, which provides dealers with a very diverse pricing model to address their particular market needs, regardless whether that is in-store sales or Internet/catalog marketing. Kangaroo also offers a flat $200 “white glove” service that includes in-home delivery and removal of all packaging material. Kangaroo Kabinets are available for immediate shipment.

“We are confident that our dealers and the end-user will love the looks and features of these cabinets, and the value is unsurpassed in this industry,” said Hether Miles-Fiess, division manager for Arrow Sewing Cabinets. “These are virtually identical to some of the best-selling cabinets in the U.S. up until just a year ago, the major difference being dramatically lower prices. Add to the initial savings the reduced freight costs gained by the RTA option and we are confident the market will be very excited about the introduction of the Kangaroo line!”

Arrow Sewing Cabinets, a division of Arrow Companies, LLC, is one of the oldest and most respected sewing furniture companies in the United States. Since 1943, millions of Arrow cabinets have provided countless hours of pleasure to crafters, seamstresses and more recently, quilters. Arrow is based in Elkhorn, WI.

Additional information about Kangaroo Kabinets can be found at www.kangarookabinets.com or you may contact Hether Miles-Fiess at 1-262-741-6243 or hether@kangarookabinets.com.

Reprinted from SQE Professional, May 2009