First snow is upon us and we're still making pies

November may be the time of year when most of us cover up the grill and start settling in for winter, but don't put away those Pie Irons quite yet. Over the past few years, we've been hearing from more and more customers who use our products year round. Be it a nippy winter gathering around the firepit or even in the fireplace, this is the time when Rome dealers should think outside the campground.

We should also not forget the potential for holiday gift giving. Rome's nostalgic & well crafted products are perfect for those looking for a unique gift that is not seen in every big box retailer.

Rome atmosphere shot courtesy Woolrich's Holiday catalog.

Rome Camping Early Order Program

The cut off for the Rome cookware '09 early order program is rapidly approaching. This is your opportunity to receive an easy 5% discount off of your spring orders. Just get them into us by November 15th.

You may send them directly to us or via your local sales rep.

Rome Enhances Canadian Distribution

DMA Becomes Exclusive Canadian Distributor For Rome Industries

Peoria, IL – DMA Distributing of Mt Forest, Ontario has recently signed an agreement to be the exclusive Canadian distributor for Rome Industries, Inc’s line of family camping cookware. This arrangement will give Rome’s growing Canadian dealer base more immediate access to the complete Rome line from a convenient central Ontario location.

“I’m extremely proud to have DMA on board as the face of Rome in Canada”, explained Michael O’Russa, Sales & Marketing Manager of Rome Industries. “DMA owners, Jim & Katherine Dippel present the same hands-on, family business approach and a love for the outdoors that we do here at Rome and so I’m 100% comfortable with the level of service that they’ll provide to our dealers. Having been a regional distributor of our products since 1993, they have a deep knowledge of our products and are best suited to present Rome on a national level.”

In addition to Rome, DMA Distributing distributes unique camping products from a variety of vendors to the Canadian market. Their distribution network includes specialty outdoor stores, RV dealers, campgrounds and hardware stores.

A family run business since 1964, Peoria IL based Rome Industries is best known for their wide selection of fun & original cookware for campfires & firepits including Pie Irons^tm, the Marshmallow Tree^tm and the S’more Maker<sup>tm

For More information contact:
Rome Industries, Inc. 800-818-7603, www.romeindustries.com
DMA Distibuting 519-323-3033, www.dmadistributing.ca</sup>

OutdoorUtahToday

Just returned from Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City. As those in the industry know, this is THE rendezvous for those involved in outdoor sports. If you were at the show and hit the main hallway you would have found me at the Rome booth showing off all that's new & exciting for our 2008 selling season*

Some highlights of the show -
Getting the chance to catch up with our dealers some of whom we've been working with for 30+ years.

Having our Canadian Distributor on hand during the key days of the show. BTW - big news on Canada coming soon.

Being interviewed on Outdoor Utah Today by former cast iron cooking champion Kent Mayberry. The show is broadcast on the 50,000 watt powerhouse AM 700 The Zone in Salt Lake City.

Having a hotel with an indy coffee shop literally next door which allowed me to swagger past the 50 person deep crowds at the show espresso bar - Americano in hand.

After 16 years in the biz, I finally figured out the secret to driving traffic into the booth. DOGS! My neighbors, Rum Reggae had their two black labs "work" the show and it was amazing to watch the number of buyers/reps/exhibitors who stopped to pet them. Lance Armstrong couldn't draw more attention.

Found some choice rare books on my annual SLC trek to Sam Weller's used bookstore.

Lara bar samples. Chocolate Mole - me gusta.

The road show continues for us in the next couple of weeks. Ken Porten of Voyageur Sales will be representing our products at the Midwest Outdoor Rep Show in Madison, WI (August 21st - 23rd) and Lisa Mansback of Mansback Assoc will be showing our products at the East Coast Outdoor Rep show (August 20th - 22nd.) As for myself I'll be attending the Fall NBS show in early September down in Ft Worth as well as the TrueValue trade show in late October.

*Wait a minute. You say that you're an existing customer and you don't have the new catalog yet? You should receive it in the next few weeks along with our early order program. If you're not a current customer and would like to receive the info, drop me a line and I'll have it sent pronto.