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Founded in
1980 - Online since 1995
The
Beginnings 
Binkley Toys found its birth in Southern Ontario Canada in 1980. The
growth of Binkley was surprisingly quick as Canadians embraced the small
Teddy Bear company. Production was based mostly on a centralized office
and prep shop, with women sewing the bears at their homes. They brought
back the empty 'shells' to be stuffed with filling and lots of hugs.
Retail
Truths
Almost the entire amount of Binkley's sales in the 1980's came from selling
wholesale to retail shops in small tourist towns and higher end shops.
The general public at this time was open to paying just a little bit more
for the great quality in Binkley Toys. But as Asian prices dropped and
their domination of the North American market grew stronger, the price
gap became too great for Binkley to compete head to head. The early 1990's
looked bleak with a shrinking market and growing expenses.
Binkley
Reborn
So in 1995 Binkley Toys launched on to the Internet. We developed a strong
relationship with a small factory in China that shared our feelings of
a safe, good quality teddy bear that is produced in humane and safe working
conditions. We launched two new web sites ( easily found under 'Binkley
Family' on the left hand side ) which cater to the needs of distinct groups.
Same
as Always but Different
So as we proceed into the new millennium, we still have a Teddy Bear factory
where the process begins and ends. We still have quality Teddy Bears.
We are just presenting ourselves to you in a whole new way! Thank you
for staying with us and letting us know that quality still counts...
Thank
you.
You have made Binkley Toys what it is today and we can't say anything
but thank you.
Bear Hugs
Binkley Toys
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