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Maki Takeuchi joins Patch Products

New position strengthen international business

Playthings Staff -- Gifts and Dec, 6/29/2010 10:48:24 AM

BELOIT, Wis. - Game and toy manufacturer and marketer, Patch Products, welcomes Maki Takeuchi to the company as international marketing analyst, a new position.

Having worked in the game and toy industry in the United States, Canada and Japan, Takeuchi has accumulated substantial international experience and expertise. Over the past nine years, Takeuchi has established partnerships with Asian companies such as Takara-Tomy, Sanrio, Sega Toys and Hanayama.

"Maki's international perspective and global experience in marketing, product development, sales and international business will be a valuable asset to Patch," said Bob Wann, CEO at Patch Products. "Maki's record of achievement in both U.S. and Asian markets will enable us to keep up with the continuous growth of our company and be helpful in creating synergies with international markets."

Prior to joining Patch, Takeuchi's toy and game industry experience includes marketing and new business development for Yamato Co.; international marketing and new business development analyst at Sababa Toys; and most recently, product development consultant at Spin Master Toys.

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