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About Arc International
Introducing
www.ArcbyBlockHouse.com

A wholesale website created exclusively for Block House retail accounts. Featuring products from Arc International brands like Luminarc, Chef & Sommelier, Cristal D'Arques, and Arcoroc. Browse products, view product images, place orders, and view your order status 24/7.

Visit www.ArcbyBlockHouse.com today to sign up for an account.

It is with great pride that Block House is a master distributor for Arc International and its product lines.

Established for almost 2 centuries and headquartered in Arques, France - Arc International is a world leader in the tabletop market; producing over 6 million items per day, and exporting more than 80% of its production all around the world.


Established in 1825, the Verrerie Cristallerie d'Arques became Arc International in September 2000. A fitting name for a group whose products have been applauded throughout the world!

And for a very good reason… Arc International manufactures glass and lead crystal items on an industrial scale, while preserving the tradition inherited from the Master glassblowers - the assurance of quality !

Today, Arc International
- Has a turnover of $1.9 billion
- Employs more than 16 000 employees worldwide
- Produces more than 5 million items/day
- Launches 800 new products/year
- Distributes products in more than 160 countries
- Works 365 days a year 24 hours a day.

Aerial view of ARC International


Arc International's Brands  
  A solid portfolio of 7 renowned brands allow Arc International to market its products through specific distribution channels such as mass distribution, assisted retail sales, food service, and of course - special markets groups. While Block House places a particular emphasis on products from 5 of these brands (Luminarc, Cristal d'Arques, JG Durand, Mikasa, Studio Nova), some products are available through special order, and we encourage you to contact us with your requirements.

Note: In September 2000, Arc International announced the purchase of Mikasa, an expert in terms of design, development and marketing of tableware and decorative products. Arc International owns an 85% share stake in the company.

Particularly sensitive to the purity of shapes and to fine detail, Mikasa found a natural ally in the JG Durand brand, which, since it was launched in 1983, has cultivated a taste for subtle detail and a flawless finish. With so much in common, the JG Durand brand has now become part of the Mikasa collection and its name will gradually disappear.

   
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