News: BIG Jack is Here
Paul Palmer, Max Fernandez-Pujals and Master Blender Arsenio Ramos
We at CPD have been hard at work getting ready for #ipcpr2015. It has been hectic during this time now for the past five years.
We’ve worked with Jack Torano since 2012 and we’ve truly have built a great relationship on and off the humidor. So when Roberto Duran, of Duran Cigars called us about a Neya Big Jack project, we were all over it.
Today Duran Cigars officially has announced the Neya F-8 Ligero Typhoon Big Jack will be launched at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show. In addition to this new size, the cigar will feature the company’s new branding (Duran Cigars) as well as a secondary band highlighting the F8 band. Both the new F8 secondary band and Duran Cigars’ logo created by CPD.
Photos courtesy of: facebook.com/jack.torano
In a press release announcing the Big Jack, Duran Cigars owner Roberto Pelayo Duran, said, “As we all know, Jack Toraño has a larger than life personality, so I figured that it was a natural fit to name the Neya F8 7 x 70 after him. He (Jack) had been pushing for the bigger size because there is a growing segment of cigar consumers that enjoy not only a full-flavored cigar, but a larger sized cigar as well. We look forward to presenting the ‘Big Jack’ and feel that this new vitola will really impress those looking for the ultimate in size and strength.”
“Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I would have a cigar name inspired by me, but what better cigar than the Neya F8 7 x 70. The Neya F8 has been a smash hit for us. There are many consumers that are looking for a full size-strength cigar and this one delivers. It’s well balanced with complex flavors and it packs a punch! I’m very excited about it and I really look forward to introducing the “Big Jack” at the IPCPR.” said Toraño.
The Neya line was introduced at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show by Duran Cigars. There are two blends, the Neya Classic and the Neya F8 Ligero Typhoon. The F8 is a stronger, bolder version of the cigar.
The company has also announced it has rolled out a redesigned website – http://www.robertodurancigars.com
At a glance, here is a look at the Neya F8 line blend profile:
Wrapper: Habana Ecuador
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Nicatabaco SA)
Above: White foil stamp treatment onto 5-cigar packs.
We met and exceeded all requirements for the project. We designed and supervised production and manufacturing of limited production samplers. Final boxes were primed, painted, varnished and finished of with white foil stamping. A small window cut on the lid was created so that three out of the five cigars (and bands) showed through.
Above: Final cigar packs displayed on TWIN Design Group’s Instagram account.
Result: Client now has a premium 5-cigar sampler giveaway he can use to promote his brand of cigars around golf courses, country clubs and tournaments around the country.
Above: Flor de Gonzalez 20′ x 10′ booth at this year’s IPCPR in Las Vegas
For the second year in a row, we have the privilege of working with Ms. Yadi Gonzalez-Vargas, from Flor de Gonzalez (FDG) Cigars. This year we designed a graphic back drop for their booth space. We created a light and easy to setup 10’ x 8’ fabric banner structure, which reinforced the company’s other line of cigars, with a spotlight on their ’20 Aniversario’ signature blend. We executed an effective design and layout which pulled the entire 20’ x 10’ booth floorplan together. We also designed the logo, cigar band and packaging of their highly anticipated ’90 Millas’ cigar lines, which launched at this year’s trade show.
Above: American Caribbean Cigars’ 20′ x 30′ booth at this year’s IPCPR in Las Vegas
Also for the second year in a row, we get to work with Mr. Damian Tapanes, from American Caribbean Cigars (ACC). This year ACC went big with a 20’ x 30’ booth that housed four cigar brands: 1) La Rosa de Sandiego, 2) Don Gonzalez Cigars, 3) Tabacosta Cigars and 4) Cordoba & Morales. A design and floorpan layout was created in order to maximize the space, while giving each cigar line/brand their own area to shine. A 16’ tower graphic stood tall at the center of the floorplan and helped tie the booth space together. We look forward to helping ACC stand out once more at next year’s IPCPR in Las Vegas.
Above: Duran Cigars’ 20′ x 30′ booth at this year’s IPCPR in Las Vegas
We’ve been working with Mr. Roberto P. Duran of Duran Cigars since 2013. At the 82nd annual IPCPR trade show in 2014, our booth design won ’Best In Show for New Exhibitor’, a recognition we’re extremely proud of. This year, our booth design and approach combines a warm color palette, original and lifestyle images that showcased the art and craftsmanship of cigar making and manufacturing, all anchored by a 16-ft. tower that stands tall in the middle of the booth. In addition, four large display cabinets with custom graphics were positioned around the booth to display product plus served as storage space. In addition to the booth design and layout, we created packaging for the ’Azan Blue Connecticut’, ’Neya Texas Tactical’, ’NicaTabaco Blend No.5 Connecticut’ and a new ‘5-cigar sampler pack’ for Duran Cigars – all new releases at this year’s IPCPR.
So whether is your first year at the show, or the sixth like us, our goal is the same – Creating great work is not complicated, it’s simple. We work smart (and hard), play nice, and make our clients look good. So give us a shout out and let us know how we can help you get ready for next year’s show.