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We Bring You The Best of Both Worlds
Spherical Concepts is proud to offer you Artline Globes and National Geographic Globes.
Artline Globes - The Beauty of KnowledgeSM
Along with presenting the most accurate and up-to-date cartographic information, each
Artline Globe is truly a work of art. Highly skilled American artisans hand fashion
each Artline product for lasting beauty. Each one of our globes progresses through
more than forty intricate steps in order to achieve unsurpassed quality. Our
state-of-the-art technology allows us to offer a lifetime guarantee of quality and
craftsmanship. Each of our hand crafted spheres of the heavens and earth offers a
new and contemporary way to see the world, and a source of fascinating discovery for
years to come.
National Geographic Globes - No One Knows the World Like National GeographicSM
We are delighted to bring you these extraordinary globes, developed by National Geographic
designers and cartographers to be the finest ever offered. Each globe is a work of art,
crafted to be beautiful and functional over many years of use. Intricately detailed, the
14" globe offers nearly 5,000 name places. The 12" globe offers over 3,500 name places
and the 10½" globe offers nearly 3,000 name places. Each globe features the distinguished,
patented National Geographic typefaces, making it easy to read. Whether it is displayed at
home, in an office, or in a student's room, a National Geographic Globe is certain to become
the focus of attention that brings the experience of geography to life.
You're in Good Company
You will find our products in homes, businesses, museums, and classrooms all across America
and throughout the world. Whether your business is high-end gift retailing, mail order catalog,
corporate ad-specialties, or quality custom display work, Spherical Concepts is your source for
spheres. In fact, companies such as Barneys, Brookstone, Dayton-Hudson, AT&T, and organizations
such as the Museum of Natural History, NASA, and the Rockefeller Institute of Government are just
a few examples of satisfied Spherical Concepts' customers.
We are here to support your efforts
Spherical Concepts brings nearly a quarter century of experience as the only acrylic globe company
in the world. We are committed to giving you all the support you need to be successful with our
products.
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"Over the years suggestions on colors, design features, cartographic information, and merchandising we
have received from our many customers have been a major force in the development of our product line.
It is particularly satisfying to see an idea become a physical reality, and to have that product become
successful in the retail market place. "
John M. Szal, Founder and
CEO of Spherical Concepts, Inc.
John Szal is the Founder and C.E.O. of Spherical Concepts, Inc. John started Spherical Concepts in 1981,
after graduating from Michigan State University, serving in the United States Marine Corps, and building
his career in the plastics fabrication industry. John is a member of the Society of Plastics Engineers,
and has been involved with the International Map Trade Association, the trade association for our industry,
since its very beginning - serving on the Board of Directors and serving as President in 1989 - 1990.
Spherical Concepts has benefited greatly from membership and involvement in IMTA and John enjoys giving
back to the association and the membership.
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