Globes with Dual Mapping Feature

Dual mapping is a popular, value-added feature of many of our illuminated blue ocean globes. The following globe models show physical features of the continents when not illuminated - deserts, forests etc. When lit, the countries and political boundaries become more apparent, with countries appearing in different colours:

Austin Blue
Bornholm
Captain
Consulate
Copenhagen Blue
Lafayette
Livingston
Ready to Assemble globe
Sweden Blue

*Please note that dual mapping is not available on our antique ocean globes.

Did you See....?

...the brilliant BBC documentary, The Seven Ages of Britain, presented by David Dimbleby, currently being repeated on BBC4 on Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m.?

Last night (30th September) it was "The Age of Power". This programme revealed the Tudor dynasty through some of the art treasures of the time. A major feature of the Elizabethan reign was the devotion of Elizabeth I's subjects to their Queen, to the extent that they were prepared to sail across the oceans to strange and distant lands to find new, exotic treasures to offer her as tokens of their devotion.

David Dimbleby talked about the famous British map maker, Emery Molyneux, who sailed with Drake on the first ever circumnavigation of the earth. On his return he made 2 globes for Queen Elizabeth, with beautifully-illustrated maps that revealed the very latest thinking at the time about what the world looked like.

In the programme, Dimbleby studies these globes in close up detail and explains how they were made using layers of paper glued together with plasterboard to make the sphere, then cutting the paper map like segments of an orange and glueing it around the sphere.

Did you Know....?

....that very little has changed today in the way that our traditional globes are made. Our spheres are made of fibreboard, which is pressed layers of paper, and the map is still cut into segments like the segments of an orange and glued to the sphere, making little score marks as they go to ease it around the curved surface of the sphere.

Just thought you might like to know. Sue.

Wooden Globe Stands and Bases

I thought you might like to know that there are 4 types of wood used to make the bases and stands of our Replogle globes. These are:

Maple
Poplar
Mahogany (The Diplomat only)
Rubber wood

These are stained to achieve the different coloured finishes.

If you need any information on specific globe models, please contact me in the usual ways.

Sue.

The Globe Company Now Selling Maps

We are very pleased to announce that The Globe Company is now distributing maps. Our collection includes a large range from the ever popular National Geographic Maps, plus a selection from Planet Observer, Ray and Co., Raven Press, Albedo39, Columbus and Replogle Globes, Inc. We also supply beautifully-illustrated antique replica maps, printed on fabric and complete with hangings, from the Italian manufacturer, Zoffoli S.r.l.

We have a SPECIAL OFFER FOR RETAILERS - buy 19 National Geographic maps and get a display stand and carriage FREE!

Please note that maps are exempt from VAT in the UK. Customers can combine purchases of maps and globes to reach the carriage paid order value.

Please see our website for further information, or email Sue at sales@theglobecompany.co.uk and ask for our new maps catalogue.

Eco Statement from Replogle Globes

Replogle Globes, Inc., our leading globe manufacturer, has recently published information regarding its contribution towards energy and resource-efficiency.

With over 80 years of manufacturing experience, Replogle maintains a keen awareness of its responsibility to the environment. They are continuing to improve their energy and resource efficiency in the following areas of their business:

LEAN MANUFACTURING
Replogle Globes is working towards improving quality and reducing the carbon footprint of activities within their factory. It has reduced the amount of energy usage through the reduction of machines and materials transportation.

PAPER & FIBRE PRODUCT RECYCLING
Replogle allows outside companies to pick up their excess paper and fibre. In addition, they recycle approximately 5 imperial tons of paper and fibre materials each year.

PLASTIC RECYCLING
Replogle utilises some post-industrial reclaimed plastic in its manufacturing processes. The unused plastic is gathered from the manufacturing line and delivered to the in-house grinding room where the excess materials are reformed into pellets and redistributed to the machines.

PURCHASING
The Replogle purchasing department continues to source eco-conscious products for use in their daily production, office administration and maintenance departments. Currently all the 'press-craft' used in manufacturing the globe balls is made from post-consumer reclaimed paper fibre.

All in all, over 75% of the globes produced in the Replogle factory contain recyclyed or sustainable components.

New Product Available for Immediate Despatch

We are very pleased to announce that we now have in stock a non-illuminated version of the very popular Globe4kids globe . This is particularly suitable for customers wanting a globe suitable for very young children without the electrical fitting. These are supplied in boxes of 8 globes.

For further information, please refer to our website at www.theglobecompany.co.uk or contact Sue in the usual ways.

Welcome Back the Starlight Globe!

I am very pleased to announce that we are able to supply the Starlight globe once again.

With its striking black ocean and satin chrome painted base and meridian, the Starlight globe offers a contemporary design whilst retaining all the popular features and detail you expect from our traditional globes. Other features include:

• over 4,000 place names
• raised relief
• made using traditional techniques
• gyromatic mounting

Priced the same as the Hastings and Piedmont, the Starlight globe is available for immediate despatch.

Please go to our website or contact me for further information.

Sue.

New Services from The Globe Company

In response to feedback from our shop retailers, we are very pleased to announce that we are launching two new FREE services from 1st April.

1. Free Point of Sale 'Key Cards'

A7 size and mounted on clear acrylic angled stands, our key cards contain 5 main features of the globe, adding value and informing your customers of the quality of the product they are buying, enabling them to a make more informed purchasing decision.

These key cards are worth £5.00 each and will be provided to retailers free of charge with their globe orders.




Here is the Exeter globe on display with its key card.

2. Free Illustrated Cartons

You will see from my last Blog post that many of our illuminated globes come in colourful boxes. We are now able to produce and apply an illustration to our globe models that have plain cartons. These also feature key information about the globe and are particularly suitable for those retailers wishing to display boxed items on the shop floor.



We can offer retailers EITHER key cards to accompany globe models ordered, OR illustrated cartons. If you would like to take advantage of either of these new services, please call me on 01536 262634 or by email at sales@theglobecompany.co.uk.

Sue.

Illustrated Display Boxes

Just to let you know that the following globes all come in illustrated display boxes, making them ideal for our retailers who have shop premises:

Globe4kids
Constellation
Captain
Copenhagen Blue and Antique
Sweden Blue and Antique
Celestial
Consulate
Wonderglobes (11 cm)
Stellan Globes (10 cm)

The Crystal Marquise Silver and Blue globes also come in a stylish carton. For your convenience, these are double-boxed in plain cartons for transportation.

New Service from our Couriers

A new service has recently been launched by our couriers. As soon as the parcel is collected from us, they can send an email to parcel recipients with a tracking number and a 1-hour time slot for delivery.

If you or your customers would benefit from this service, please let me know. You will need to provide me with email addresses when you send through any dropship orders.

Many thanks
Sue.

New Images of the Quincy Bronze and Augustine Globes Available Now

You can find these images in the distributor area of our website.

NEW! The Wonderglobe Moon

The latest in the popular Wonderglobe range from Replogle is the Moon which features all the detail of the 30cm NASA version. An ideal stocking filler for the budding astronaut! Please see our website for trade price and image.

Two More New Illuminated Globes Now In Stock

The Celestial globe and the Consulate globe with their "swan" bases bring a sleek, modern element to our range of illuminated globes.

Both are mains operated and feature a 30 cm diameter globe ball. The Consulate also features dual mapping, whilst the Celestial globe has the same globe ball as the popular Constellation. (The image above shows the Celestial globe when illuminated).

Please see our website for trade prices and images.

Welcome Back to Two Favourite Classic Globes

Following the trend for all things metallic, we are delighted to say that the Quincy Bronze and the Hastings Bronze desktop globes have made a comeback to our stock.

The Quincy Bronze globe ball is 23 cm (9") in diameter

Now called the Augustine, the Hastings Bronze globe ball is 30 cm (12") in diameter.

Both globes feature a solid wooden base in the ever-popular walnut finish, as well as Replogle Globes' stunningly beautiful bronze metallic map. A sure winner for those looking for something stylish and functional and just that little bit different.

Please see our website for image and trade prices.

NEW 25cm (10") Diameter Illuminated Globes

New for Christmas 2009 and beyond, the Sweden Blue and Sweden Antique are sure to be a popular choice for customers of all ages.

Made by Replogle Globes Inc. as part of their Scanglobe range, both globes have exceptional detail for their size and the Sweden Blue globe has dual mapping.

Other features include:

• durable black plastic base and meridian
• mains-powered illumination

Special offer - we are offering 10% off the trade price of this model until 31st December 2009.
(Sold in boxes of 8)

Please see our website for images and trade price.

New Antique Illuminated Globe

In stock for immediate delivery is the Copenhagen Antique globe.

Sister globe of the Copenhagen Blue model, this antique ocean illuminated globe features:

• up to date political map
• excellent detail including famous ocean voyages
  
• durable black plastic base and meridian
• 30cm (12" diameter) globe ball
  
• mains powered illumination
• EU fittings available

The Copenhagen Antique globe is part of Replogle Globes' Scanglobe range and is an ideal budget option suitable for all ages.

Please refer to our website for price and access to image.

NEW! Floorstanding Illuminated Globe

Here it is -The Bornholm - combining the understated elegance of the Edinburgh II globe with the features and the functionality of the Livingston. The Bornholm has a solid wood base in a highly-polished, dark mahogany finish which complements beautifully the bright blue ocean of the globe ball.

Features include:

• 40 cm (16") illuminated globe ball with raised relief and dual mapping.
• stand can be removed to convert to desk top model.
  
• gyromatic meridian.

Model 87028 The Bornholm globe is manufactured by Replogle Globes Inc. as part of the Scanglobe series.

See our website for image and price.

Stock Update

Just to let you know that the following globes are now in stock for immediate delivery:

Adventurer
Atlas
Orion
Pioneer
Quincy
Wonderglobe blue

Just to let you all know that the Regency globe is currently out of stock. Estimated delivery is early November. Please refer to our website for further information.

Please note our new fax number: 01536 201797