S&M Brands, Inc.
Five Generations Of Innovation Behind the CONTACT™ Vape Brand Line
Family-owned and operated S&M Brands Inc. in Keysville, VA, looks to the future as a
continuation of a past that has set it apart from competitors in a vibrant market.
The privately-owned company was founded in 1993 by Mac and
Steven Bailey. Among the key factors that distinguish S&M Brands
from other manufacturers are its customer service and dedication
to producing premium products, popularly priced, that retailers
and wholesalers trust.
While the company chooses not to divulge its annual revenue, a
company’s financial stability is key to its success in the industry
and President Steven Bailey confides that it exceeds $50 million. Its
customers operate in the wholesale and retail channels.
The S&M Brands’ product lines are supported by five generations
of manufacturing expertise that provides a foundation of innovation,
longevity and adaptability. The 22-year-old company is still
family owned today, has a workforce of 125, and remains ready to
meet the changing business environment. From traditional tobacco
products to today’s most popular electronic vapor devices, S&M
Brands offers a vertically integrated and complete line of products
from mods, vaporizers, e-liquids, electronic cigarettes, accessories
and more for the enjoyment of today’s vape enthusiasts.
One of their signature
vape brand lines,
CONTACT, recently
debuted in Vegas. The
CONTACT brand is
designed by vapers for
vapers, for those looking
for a brand that can
contribute to their vaping
experience that reflects
their vaping personality
and lifestyle.
A History of Innovation
Innovation continues to be a strong suit, with new products like
CONTACT e-liquid, box mod, and tanks all set to be introduced
to the mass market this year.
“The CONTACT exclusive aluminum bottle is the only e-liquid container that is shatter proof, sunlight proof, and pre-steeped, providing a protected environment for our coveted ultra-premium complex e-liquids,” Bailey explains.
The
exclusive aluminum e-liquid bottles set this product apart from
the crowds of e-liquid options on the market. CONTACT e-liquids
will be available in six flavors, two bottle sizes – 15ml and 30ml,
and three strengths – 0.0%, 0.3%, and 0.6% nicotine levels.
The Vessel SOTF is a powerful sub-ohm tank that can be conveniently
filled from the top, preventing messes and making onthe-
go filling easier than ever. The tank uses replaceable sub-ohm
atomizers built at 0.5ohms that are wicked with pure organic Japanese
cotton. The hardware is comprised of stainless steel and a glass
tank capable of holding an impressive 3.5ml of liquid. The Vessel
SOTF has an adjustable airflow design. Using the rings located at
the bottom of the tank, users can adjust the amount of air moving
through their device to create bigger clouds and better taste.
The CONTACT X50-SOTC boasts up to 50 watts of power and
a compatibility with atomizers as low as .1ohms. The X50-SOTC
brings the versatility of advanced temperature controls to the traditional
50 watt box mod. Its streamlined design utilizes a removable
2600mAh battery (18650) that can be charged through the
device’s convenient micro-USB port. The device uses a springloaded
connector to ensure a secure connection with most 510
tanks. And the X50-SOTC’s intelligent OLED screen keeps the
device’s operations simple and easy by displaying the voltage, wattage,
joules, temperature and remaining battery life at all times. The
X50-SOTC is, according to Bailey, “one of the most versatile and
innovative box mods available.”
Dedicated To Producing Premium
Products And Customer Satisfaction
Responding quickly to the needs of customers is a key to success,
says Bailey. “We make quick decisions based on our customers’
needs.” Indeed, Bailey’s personal philosophy of business is that
“customer service is paramount to our success.” In his company,
he adds, “There are no politics. Everyone strives to meet the needs
of our internal and external customers.”
In Bailey’s view, FDA regulation of the vapor industry will have the
biggest impact on the vapor business. “It remains to be seen how it
will affect the industry going forward.” The economy, he suggests,
will not have a significant impact on his business. However, the
presidential election will “because the vapor industry will struggle
to comply with the new regulations. The election may affect how
these regulations are adhered to.”
Not surprisingly, management is also politically active in federal,
state and local governments, the company says.
“We employ various strategies to make our voice and those of our customers known to all interested parties. We support fair-minded representatives that propose common sense solutions to today’s complex issues. Our lobbying efforts generally coincide with fair business practices and we generally support legislation and regulation that include these principles.”
The company’s goal for the remainder of 2016 is the same one it has always had: to “continue to provide adult consumers with products they want to buy.”