PRESS RELEASE
 

GMASK PROFESSIONAL opens in Manila
 Starts accepting franchisees
   
  September 2006 – Gmask Professional, a new concept store targeted for business people and professionals, has recently opened its doors to Filipinos. This store is the first in the world of its kind and is different from the Gmask Beauty Wrap concept in the sense that it offers a more subtle, clean, and modern look primarily for laptops, communicators, and PDA’s. "So many people have approached us wanting to GMASK their laptops, but our films were too small for laptops so that we had to connect two films to cover one surface of a laptop", said Eric Chao, Marketing Manager for Gmask. "So, finally, we decided that we need to come up with bigger sheets and more executive designs that can cover even 17" laptops without any lines in the middle. Additionally, we developed a new material that has an EXTRA layer of clear laminate film on top for extra protection. We offer this to the customer at the same price as before without extra charge."
 
 
 


Gmask Professional also offers a PROTECTION-only feature for executives who are satisfied with their current laptop or gadget color scheme. This means that using only a special transparent film from Japan, Gmask staff can cover the entire laptop or PDA and it will look the same as before, but will have the feature of being scratch-resistant, weather, and sweat-resistant.
 
 
 
 


This is the 6th outlet of Gmask in the Philippines, marking a landmark for the pioneering company. The first store was opened in Glorietta only last May and to date, already more than 2,000 Filipinos have had their gadget Gmasked. The product and brand also attracted attention from various TV and print media so that Gmask was recently featured in TV shows such as the Lifestyle Channel’s Goodfinds, Studio23’s US Girls, ANC’s Business and Life features, GMA7’s Unang Hirit, and more. Magazines and Newspapers also featured Gmask as a new way for Filipinos to extend the life of their gadget, protect it, and express their personality. Thus, giving life to the Gmask slogan "If you love your Gadget – Protect, Personalize, Revitalize".

According to Eric Chao, Gmask is now accepting local and international franchisees. "We wanted to prove that our business concept works, that’s why we did not rush into franchising before. When we accept franchisees, we must make sure, to our utmost ability, that they are well-trained, that they will handle the brand with care, and that the customers will get the same satisfaction from each store anywhere in the Philippines. Additionally, we must make sure, to out utmost ability, that the franchisee will make a decent profit from his investment. Now that we have already opened for 4 months, we have the track record to PROVE our business model. So far, we have received more than 200 inquiries and we are already into serious discussions with some of them."

Further expansion plans are in the works and Gmask is soon to launch a new and exciting add-on product which is currently being kept under wraps. "It will be a delightful surprise for our customers. We plan to bring in a unique Japanese product to complement their Gmasked gadgets, so watch out for it!"

In the meantime, those who have waited a long time for their laptops to be finally Gmasked can now visit the pioneering GMASK PROFESSIONAL store in Greenbelt 1. One local celebrity, Ms. Bubbles Paraiso, is the first Philippine customer of Gmask Professional. Shown below is Ms. Paraiso proudly showing off her GMASKED IBOOK. It was formerly a plain white, but now it has become an exciting pink camouflage design. Just perfect for
her passion for pink.
 
 
 
 
Gmask Professional is located at:

Greenbelt 1 – 2nd floor, near NOKIA and APPLE CENTER

Special PROMOTION OFFER:

The first 50 Customers who have their laptop GMASKED will get a SPECIAL FREE GIFT worth Php 250 .
 
 

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