Harnessing the strength of their respective premium brands, CODi (http://www.codidirect.com/store/index.html) and FranklinCovey Products (http://www.franklincoveyproducts.com/) today announced a joint distribution agreement that will present each company'ss product solutions to a broader range of consumers this holiday season. Beginning October 2009, select CODi and FranklinCovey products will be sold through both company'ss Web sites, catalogs, and the CODi products through FranklinCovey'ss retail stores as well.
With an extensive line of products to help one achieve an organized life, the FranklinCovey brand pairs well with CODi, a leading provider of innovative and affordable laptop bags that
simplify mobile life. Through the agreement, FranklinCovey Products will add several of CODi'ss checkpoint-friendly, military-grade ballistic nylon laptop bags, backpacks, messenger bags,
and rolling cases to its line-up. CODi will now also offer many of FranklinCovey'ss popular laptop bags and rolling cases in new, appealing women'ss styles.
FranklinCovey has joined forces with CODi to offer products from an industry leader in laptop bags that eliminate travel hassles, said FranklinCovey Products CEO Sarah Merz. The CODi
approach to an ergonomic bag that is lightweight and provides superior protection expands our offering to business travelers and the technology marketplace.
CODi CEO Jim Bland adds: We are very excited about the new opportunities this relationship brings and look forward to developing product together in the future.
ABOUT FRANKLINCOVEY PRODUCTS, LLC.
FranklinCovey Products, LLC (http://shopping.franklinplanner.com/shopping/index.jsp) is a global retailer and the
exclusive worldwide licensee of the FranklinCovey's8482; brand owned by FranklinCovey Co. (http://www.franklincovey.com/tc/) FranklinCovey
Products helps individuals and organizations achieve greater productivity, effectiveness, and success. The Company'ss products are sold throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle
East and in more 15,000 retail outlets across North America, including 54 FranklinCovey stores. Some of the Company'ss best-known consumer products include the popular FranklinCovey
planner, PlanPlus's8482; planning software, PlanPlus's8482; Online, as well as a line of binders, laptop bags, totes, and other productivity and organizational tools and accessories.
www.franklinplanner.com.
ABOUT CODi, Inc.
CODi, Inc. is a trusted provider of mobile business solutions, from a complete line of light-weight, quality laptop carrying cases to mobile accessories and security solutions. Since
1992, CODi has been a pioneer in the notebook and tablet case industry, using only premium materials for durability and a lifetime of use. CODi'ss unwavering attention to the corporate
road warrior ensures unique and attentive service to corporate partners and consumers. www.codidirect.com.
Contacts:
Melissa Clyne
Scribe Inc. for FranklinCovey Products
801.486.6763; cell - 801.860.1458
Julie Bancroft
Marketing DirectorCODi, Inc.
800.263.4462 ext.1240