I am looking for the manufacturer of a square, acrylic, dial type
straw dispenser. I see many of these retailed online, but I am looking
for the manufacture to purchase a large lot of these items. Here is a
link to an image of what I am looking for. I have seen them retail
online for about $20.00. I am looking to pay a wholesale price.
http://store1.yimg.com/I/chefstation_1730_4679239

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Request for Question Clarification by jackburton-ga on 17 Mar 2003 04:28 PST

hi nommel,
how many do you wish to order (roughly) ?

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Clarification of Question by nommel-ga on 17 Mar 2003 07:32 PST

The first order will be for 25 - 50 depending on cost. This will me my
initial order as I will be using this product as a unique way to
merchandise a proprietary product in a marketing test. Beyond the
initial order the future quantities could be hundreds. I am hoping to
find the manufacturer to avoid paying a middleman. I hope this is
helpful to you.

Hello nommel,

Thank you for your question. 

The one in the picture in your link is manufactured by the company
below:

Update International 
5801 S. Boyle Ave
Los Angeles, CA. 90058
Phone from within the USA (800) 747-7124
(323) 585-0616  fax (323) 585-4021
www.update-international.com


I called to see about pricing and was told they will sell wholesale in
the quantities you desire, but will not divulge cost in these
quantities without further information such as the nature of the
business, resale license number, etc. So, I am afraid you will have to
make the call, but the product is available wholesale in those
quantities if you meet their dealer requirements. YOu can view their
dispensers here:

http://www.update-international.com/___TABLEWARE_AND_SERVICE/___ACRYLIC_DISPENSERS/___acrylic_dispensers.htm

I also called TRAEX who manufactures the metal straw dispensers you
commonly see. They do not have acrylic models, but recommended I
contact Acryfab at 608-837 0045.

430 Linnerud Drive · Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Tel: (608) 837-0045 · Fax: (608) 837-1031 · Toll Free:
800-747-2279(ACRY)
email: info@acryfab.com

They have other styles, but not the wheel style. You can see their
choices here:

http://www.acryfab.com/countertop.html

I also located Stak-Pak at
http://www.stak-pak.com/condiment/servcountbody.html

See their model 4951. I called to get pricing and got voice mail at
800-523-8674. I am awaiting a return call.

The Restaurant Store has a model for sale at $15.99 and may be lower
in quantities. See this Adobe .pdf page:

http://www.therestaurantstore.com/cfse/12031_CLARK.pdf

At the bottom of page 3.

Their contact information can be found here:
http://www.therestaurantstore.com/associates/associates.htm


I also found one at Walter Drake:
http://www.wdrake.com/shop/product.cfm?icat_item_num=14658

1-877-925-8373
4510 Edison Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80915 

It retails at $29.99 each and I called to see if there were wholesale
quantity discounts. Unfortunately, this is their best price.


From my research, I think your best bet will be Update International.

Search Strategy:

acrylic +"straw dispenser" +manufacture OR manufacturer

acrylic +straw +dispenser +wholesale

I trust my research has provided you with several choices to fill this
need. If a link above should fail to work or anything require further
explanation or research, please do post a Request for Clarification
prior to rating the answer and closing the question and I will be
pleased to assist further.

Regards,

-=clouseau=-

Much better answer than expected. My question was not only answered,
but the researcher also called the distributors personally to get a
price quote. Thank you very much clouseau! You saved me hours of
frustration. Worthy of a tip.

Thank you so much for the kind rating and tip, nommel. It was a
pleasure to search for you.

-=clouseau=-