Mikasa Signs Merchant Processing Agreement with National Processing Company
Thursday August 28, 8:50 am ET
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- National Processing Company, LLC (NPC®), a leading provider of merchant credit and debit card processing and a wholly owned subsidiary of National Processing, Inc. (NYSE: NAP), announced the signing of a multi-year credit card processing agreement with Mikasa, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, NPC will provide authorization and settlement services for all VISA® and MasterCard® transactions accepted at retail stores in the United States.
Mikasa, Inc. is a recognized leader in tabletop dinnerware, stemware, flatware and decorative accessories. Quality and great design have been synonymous with the Mikasa brand for over half-century. In 2001, Mikasa was acquired by Arc International and the two companies compose the largest tabletop company in the world. Mikasa markets its products under the Mikasa and Studio Nova brand names.
"We are honored to be selected by Mikasa as their merchant processor," said Tim Munto, senior vice president and general manager of National Sales for NPC. "Mikasa is a prominent name in the retail segment and known worldwide for their quality and workmanship. Like Mikasa, NPC has developed and instilled a very customer-focused culture within our organization. From our products to our service, NPC has one goal in mind -- serving our customers' needs. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with Mikasa."
"In evaluating a processor for our credit card transactions, it was essential that the organization embrace our philosophy of superior customer service -- enabling us to continue to provide our customers with the same high-quality that they have come to expect from Mikasa over the years," said Jean-Rene Gougelet, chief executive officer of Mikasa, Inc. "NPC not only embraces that philosophy, they strive to enhance the overall customer experience each and every day." |
