Clarification of Answer by
czh-ga
on
22 Jan 2003 23:42 PST
Hello again marmar7-ga,
I did some more searching now that I know you are interested in the
toy company. I found some additional information to verify some of the
information you gathered.
I found a Web site that shows that Xonex bought Leadworks, a maker of
pens, some time before 2001.
http://www.pencilpages.com/mfg/.
Section 2 -- The following companies meet one these criteria: No
longer exists, Changed name, Merged with another company
Leadworks
Cleveland, OH
aka Xonex
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I also checked the Wayback archives and found that Xonex had an
extensive Web site of over 100 pages in the years 2000-2001.
http://www.westciv.com/style_master/house/CSS_gallery.html
Jordan Levy's Xonex International site again uses style sheets to
maintain a consistent appearance across a large number of pages. The
site displays a large catalog of classic die-cast models to home decor
all made by Xonex. Consistency of font and so on is achieved with a
style sheet.
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.xonexintl.com
Wayback archives
Show pages from 2000 and 2001
http://web.archive.org/web/20010720170446/www.xonexintl.com/about/index.htm
Xonex International, Inc. celebrates "Play, Learn, and Create".
In an eastern suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, there is a sense of style and
energy which come together. From classic die-cast models to trendy
home decor, there exists a diverse range of development. Creative art
and activity sets also meld with these lifestyle products by good
taste and high design.
Inspiration for uniqueness abounds, emphasis is on trend and fashion.
The staff is warm, welcoming, and offers complete merchandising
programs for re-sellers as well as efficient direction to end-users.
Throughout it's 10 years of existence, Xonex has nurtured an in-house
group of designers which now sets industry standards. The company has
pioneered organized art sets, broke ground in retro model
reproduction, and is responsible for bringing some best selling
accessories to market.
Distribution is achieved by a dozen in-house sales specialists and
through a network of nearly 200 independent reps. Product is offered
to the trade in more than 15 merchandise marts, 24 exhibitions (gift,
toy and stationery), leading trade publications, color brochures, and
through the WWW.
Most of Xonex production is contracted for on an exclusive private
label basis. Leading retailers feature our product in all categories,
under their own brand. Disney, Crate & Barrel, Learningsmith, Warner
Brothers, Discover Channel, Natural Wonders, Bloomingdales and FAO
Schwarz are a few celebrated examples.
The Xonex retail account base is made up of 10,000 gift, stationery,
department stores, and mail-order catalog firms. The product is also
featured on home shopping networks, through airline brochures, and a
Harley-Davidson dealer network. Distributors are also in place for
specialty and international markets including Canada, England, France
and Germany.
Our own line of merchandise reflects the Xonex trademark and may be
divided among two marketing divisions i.e.: art, stationery, home
decor, plus; die-cast models, collectible, and licensed product.
Internationally acclaimed brands such as Harley-Davidson, Campbells
Soup, Schwinn, and Chrysler are all licensed under contract. Their
famous icons, images, and characters are incorporated within most
Xonex product categories and are enhanced by our creative application.
Xonex has witnessed consistent growth since inception. This being the
company's 10 year anniversary, we are eager to reflect upon the
recognition by Weatherhead School of Management's repeat awards, for
being one of Ohio's top 100 growth corporations.
This milestone may certainly be attributed to the support and loyalty
from Xonex customers and its overseas trading partners, to all of whom
we shall remain grateful.
You can contact Xonex by mail at:
Xonex International, Inc.
4400 Renaissance Pkwy
Cleveland, OH 44128
By phone at:
[216] 595 - 1100
By fax at:
[216] 595 - 1101
info@xonexintl.com
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I also found many distributors who still carry the Xonex products.
I’ve included a couple of them here that have contact information for
the distributor. You could try to track down Xonex through one of
these.
http://www.ediscountwholesalers.com/xonex/xonex_intro.html
ediscountwholesalers, LLC
Xonex Collectibles
http://www.iserv.net/~dktoys/xonex.html
Xonex
This company produces diecast, miniature pedal car replicas. Some of
their 1/3rd scale include: a military weapons carrier and a hot rod
with flames.
They also produce mini-pedal cars (3" x 1-1/4" x 3/4"), which include:
Pursuit Plane, SuperSonic Jet, Jolly Roger Boat, and a Schwinn Black
Phantom Bike.
Please call us at 616-676-8876 or e:mail us at dktoys@iserv.net if you
would like to place an order or have any questions. Also, you can
fax an order to 616-676-3699, or send a check or money order to the
address listed above. We will be happy to e:mail you our current
price list. Please indicate your area of interest in collecting,
i.e., banks, trucks, police and fire, Road Champs, First Gear, etc.,
so we can attach the appropriate price list.
http://www.baolink.com/company-contact-1-2.html
BAOlink
740A 14th Street #446
San Francisco, CA. 94114
voice: 415-565-7262
Fax: 415-565-7236
To contact a sales associate.
Complete the online request service form and one of our sales
associates will contact you.
If you need customer support.
The online support form is a quick resource to get help.
http://www.baolink.com/bronzeVendor.asp?vendorid=9560
Xonex Int'l. Inc.
Contact Information
Les Wagenheirn
4400 Renaissance Parkway
Cleveland OH, 44128
USA
Phone Number: (216) 595-1100
Fax Number: (216) 595-1101
This vendor has a website Vendor Website
Product Information
Creative Art Activity Sets, Gifts, Coca-Cola, Harley Davidson Licensed
Products.
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I also checked the reverse directory for Cleveland and they still show
a listing for Xonex. I got this from the White Pages.
http://reversephonedirectory.whitepages.com/find_person_results.pl?f=&l=&c=&s=&ac=216&p=595-1100&s_n=&s_a=&fid=p
Xonex International Inc
4400 Renaissance Pkwy
Warrensville Heights, OH 44128
216-595-1100
Since someone answers the phone, the company seems to be still in
operation. Could it be possible that whoever made the call from your
location is interested in Xonex pens or collectibles?
Good luck on solving your mystery call.
czh
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