Selco Custom Time

Selco, a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based timepiece manufacturing company, completed three days of training with the American Watchmakers - Clockmakers Institute (AWCI). The training took place in AWCI's state-of-the-art mobile training lab. The assemblers split into two groups, made up of Selco veterans and newer assemblers. Since the veteran assemblers worked with AWACI previously, they spent their…

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In order to provide production employees relief from high gas prices, Selco announced it has shifted production to a four-day work week. By eliminating one day of travel per week for the employees, the Tulsa, Oklahoma-based company will save 20 percent in transportation costs. Company employee Susan Cartwright stated, “It saves gas money and I enjoy the extra time to take care of personal things.” Her coworker, Kim Domres added, “The extra day I can spend time with family.” Even though production will be operating four days, total production hours, on-time shipping and sample requests will continue to be maintained. In addition, customer service

The Selco Companies, based in Tulsa, Okla., has completed installation of a new phone system, which will allow distributors easier access to Selco personnel. “Due to the large volume of calls, we wanted to make it easier for distributors to contact Selco, but also the specific person they want to speak with. The new system will allow direct access to key company contacts, as well as new and improved voice mail capabilities,” said Tiffany Jones, customer service manager. About Selco Companies: The Selco Companies was established in 1935 and is currently a manufacturer and supplier of custom imprinted and die struck medallion watches,

Eunice Seligson, widow of the Tulsa, Oklahoma-based The Selco Companies founder, Jack Seligson, passed away Feb. 24 at the age of 95 in Oklahoma City. Eunice moved to Oklahoma City in 1934 and opened Weber’s Jewelers, which later became Selco, a chain of 47 stores including Peacocks, Kays and Cardan & Co. In 1961, Larry Abels, Eunice’s son-in-law saw the opportunity to sell custom watches and in 1965 industry supplier Selco became the “Original Logo Watch Company,” the first watch company to enter the promotional products industry. In 1980, the jewelry stores were sold and today, the family’s fourth generation continues to focus on

Industry veteran Tom Carroll has been named vice president of marketing and sales for the Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Selco Companies, which includes the Selco Geneve, Abelle Tech and Abelle Promotional Time lines. “I am truly excited about this new adventure with The Selco Companies, a very established and reputable company. I am looking forward to further developing Selco’s marketing strategies to help our distributor clients create new business utilizing our products, ideas and support!” said Carroll. “Most salespeople don’t realize the internal capabilities Selco makes available to them, with in-house production and assembly expertise here in the U.S. as well as years of timepiece experience.

The Selco Companies, Tulsa, Okla., recently announced the launch of its new comprehensive Web site, www.selcocompanies.com, featuring all three lines of Selco’s products. This is the first time the company’s lines, Selco Geneve, AbelleTech and A*Belle Promotional Time, have been brought together on the same Web site, making the entire experience more user-friendly for customers. Distributors can search through an individual product line or all three lines easily within the site. They can also search by price point, keyword or by a specific line. In addition to a new look and layout, the Web site offers several new marketing tools for