For Immediate Release

Faber-Castell USA Promotes Sales Director

Contact:  Lisa Brody, Public Relations Manager

Tel:  216-643-4681

E-Mail:  lisa@fabercastell.com

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(Cleveland, OH)  Faber-Castell USA announces the promotion of Cathy Blankenship, Director of National Accounts since 2006, to a new position that combines her current role with full responsibility for sales of the company’s children’s brands.  As Director of Sales, Children’s Brands, Blankenship will manage both specialty and key account channels for sales of Creativity for Kids and Faber-Castell Playing & Learning products.  As stated by CEO Jamie Gallagher, “Cathy’s passion for collaboration and teamwork along with her prior specialty channel experience at BRIO, make her an ideal person for this important position within the company”.  Since joining the company, Blankenship has been integral to developing and expanding key account business. 

Faber-Castell USA is part of the Faber-Castell global family of companies which was founded in 1761 in Stein, Germany.  The company is renowned for its reputation as a leading manufacturer of fine writing instruments, wood-cased pencil products and art materials for children through professional artists.  In 1999, Faber-Castell acquired Creativity for Kids, the top manufacturer of arts and crafts kits for children.  Quality, innovation, and environmental responsibility encompass the corporate philosophy and serve as the foundation for product development and design.