About Pro 10 Products

In 1994, the idea for Clipins was born — a simple yet effective solution to prevent nail clippings from flying everywhere. What began as a practical frustration quickly evolved into an invention.

We started by purchasing molding clay and experimenting with various designs. After refining the concept to a version we were confident in, we partnered with a local mold designer to create a temporary, single-cavity aluminum mold. Fortunately, we also had access to a nearby plastic injection molding company willing to produce our product.

The first production run was a success. The nail clipper fit snugly into the plastic case, effectively catching nail clippings exactly as intended. We were thrilled with the results.

We introduced Clipins at several trade shows, where the response was overwhelmingly positive. One consistent piece of feedback stood out: the product would make an excellent promotional giveaway item, allowing businesses to print their information directly on the side.

With growing confidence, we invested in a six-cavity steel mold and began producing up to 25,000 pieces per day. We purchased a pad-printing machine and printed each clipper individually, one side at a time.

Every sale was generated through word of mouth and direct relationships. Clipins were sold to gas stations, casinos, various businesses, and two of the largest retail department store chains in the country.

As demand increased, we hired as many employees as we could find in our small town. My wife and I worked six days a week, often 10–16 hours a day. Over five years, we sold nearly 4,000,000 units.

Then came a defining moment. One of our largest retail customers contacted us to share that Clipins had become one of their best-selling items. Instead of being displayed on clip strips in random aisles, they wanted the product placed at every checkout stand in all 4000 U.S. stores as an impulse purchase item. The initial order: 3,000,000 units.

Unfortunately, our six-cavity mold was worn out, and our production capacity was already stretched to its limits. Building a larger mold capable of doubling production would take months — time we simply did not have. When a major retailer places an order of that magnitude, they need immediate fulfillment. Regretfully, we had to decline the opportunity. In 2002, we ended production of Clipins with the hope that one day we would bring it back.

Now, twenty four years later, the landscape has changed dramatically. With the power of the internet, global reach is possible from a single office. Equipped with the lessons learned from our first journey, we are relaunching Clipins with stronger infrastructure and automation.

We now operate with a 16-cavity mold, capable of nearly 70,000 units per day, a robotic turntable system to attach the magnet and rubber tip, precision metal engraving for the handle, and automated packaging machines.

We are prepared, scalable, and ready for this next chapter.

The adventure begins again — and we’re excited for what lies ahead.