Draft:ZIPIT
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Comment: WP:NCORP typically requires two in-depth reliable sources that are independent of the subject of the article. As far as I can tell, Ref. 2 meets this requirement but we would need a minimum of one more. The other existing references are mostly non-independent (e.g. interviews) or are insignificant coverage (e.g. about products but not the company). WeirdNAnnoyed (talk) 22:07, 19 January 2026 (UTC)
| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer goods, Product design |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founders | Menachem Geber, Amit Raibi |
| Headquarters | Tel Aviv |
Number of locations | 4 (United States, Germany, China, Israel) |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Itamar Cohen (CEO), Ronen Kapon (VP Sales) |
| Products | Pencil cases, bags, backpacks, storage boxes |
| Website | just-zipit |
ZIPIT Ltd. is a global product design and manufacturing company specializing in storage cases, bags, and accessories. Founded in 2006, the company is known for its line of cases constructed from a single continuous zipper that can be fully unzipped into a flat strip.[1] ZIPIT products are carried by major retailers including Walmart, Target, Staples, and Office Depot.[2]
History
[edit]Founding and early growth
[edit]The company was established in 2006 by entrepreneurs Menachem Geber and Amit Raibi.[1] The founders licensed a design concept originating from a 2004 industrial design student project that aimed at transforming two-dimensional objects into three-dimensional forms; the result was a pouch made entirely from a single strip of zipper.[3][4]
Early sales in the United States were conducted through kiosks in shopping malls, including a location at Quincy Market in Boston.[2] In 2008, Itamar Cohen, previously at Check Point Software Technologies, joined as CEO.[2][4] Ronen Kapon joined as VP of Sales in 2010.[3]
Retail expansion
[edit]ZIPIT entered the American mass retail market in 2009, with Office Depot becoming the first major retailer to carry the products.[3] The company subsequently expanded distribution to Staples, Target, and Walmart between 2010 and 2012.[2][5] By 2017, ZIPIT products were carried by over 100 retailers across more than 60 countries.[3]
The company distributes in Asia including Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Latin American markets include Mexico, Chile, Peru, Argentina, and Brazil.[5][4]
Products
[edit]Single-zipper cases
[edit]ZIPIT's primary product line consists of cases in which a single zipper forms the entire body of the case, allowing it to unzip completely into a flat strip.[6] The Wildlings Pencil Box was included in NBC News Select's list of top-rated pencil cases, noting its capacity and machine-washable construction.[6]
Monster line
[edit]The company's "Monster" product line features character-based designs with zipper "mouths" creating monster faces.[7] Popular Mechanics included the Monster case in its selection of best pencil cases, describing its "creepy-cute monster smile" design.[7] The Grillz Case became a top seller in Japan, Chile, Germany, and the United States.[3]
ZIPIT introduced Talking Monstar, a line of pencil cases featuring augmented reality technology that allowed the characters to sing and talk via a mobile application.[5][3]
Intellectual property
[edit]The company holds 36 patents in the United States, Europe, and China for its designs.[4]
Sales and production
[edit]By December 2017, ZIPIT had generated $140 million in cumulative retail sales over a five-year period and produced over 23 million products.[3] The company maintains a design team of five full-time designers at its Tel Aviv studio, supplemented by collaborators in several countries.[3]
Corporate structure
[edit]ZIPIT operates offices in multiple countries. The company's North American operations are based in Peabody, Massachusetts.[2] European operations are conducted through ZIPIT Europe GmbH, registered in Neuwied, Germany.[8] The company maintains manufacturing and sales offices in China and a regional sales office in Mexico City.[4][9] Design operations are headquartered in Tel Aviv.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Meet Itamar Cohen of ZIPIT in Foxborough". Boston Voyager. July 17, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f "Why ZIPIT Chose Foxborough As Their Headquarters". Patch. Foxborough, MA. February 5, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Richards, Laura (December 19, 2017). "How One Israeli Company Built a Successful Business Based on the Simplicity of a Single Zipper". Home Business Magazine. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ a b c d e Chen, Shoshana (July 31, 2025). "הצגה בדרך לבית ספר" [Show on the Way to School]. Ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved January 4, 2026.
- ^ a b c Zand, Liat (September 28, 2017). "קלמר ישראלי, בינלאומי" [Israeli Pencil Case, International]. Ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved January 4, 2026.
- ^ a b "8 top-rated pen and pencil cases for students". NBC News Select. August 11, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2026.
- ^ a b "The 9 Best Pencil Cases for Back-to-School and Beyond". Popular Mechanics. August 2, 2022. Retrieved January 4, 2026.
- ^ "ZIPIT Europe GmbH, Neuwied". North Data (in German). Retrieved January 4, 2026.
- ^ "ZIPIT CEO Interview". Shanghai Eye (in Chinese). Retrieved January 4, 2026.
Category:Companies established in 2006 Category:Design companies Category:Manufacturing companies Category:Office supply companies Category:Multinational companies Category:Companies based in Tel Aviv