The following is a statement from Timothy M. Gomez, Chief Executive Officer & Vice Chairman, Dixon Ticonderoga Company:

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We are proud to announce that Bob Ross International is a new partner with Dixon Ticonderoga Company ...

We are proud to announce that Bob Ross International is a new partner with Dixon Ticonderoga Company globally! We are excited to bring the “Joy of Painting" into the homes of everyone worldwide! (Photo: Business Wire)

"I am pleased to announce that Bob Ross International has entered into a Global Partnership effective January 1, 2017. We are excited to bring the 'Joy of Painting' into the homes of everyone worldwide for them to be able to paint along with this fun and easy technique.

In preparation for January, we are mobilizing our sales force to reach out to all customers who currently purchase Bob Ross products. It is important to us to respond to any and all questions coming from our dedicated customers. Your direct sales representative will be in contact within the coming days in order to follow up with key strategies. In the meantime if you have any specific questions, please reach out to the VP of Marketing, Carlos Reyes, whose contact information is below. He will spearhead the BRI and Dixon Ticonderoga Company Bob Ross 'blending' efforts in order to continue delivering quality programs, products, and service to our customers that carry Bob Ross products. Please join us and catch the revamped 'Bob Ross' craze!"

 
Timothy M. Gomez,

Chief Executive Officer & Vice Chairman,

Dixon Ticonderoga Company

www.dixonusa.com