Dublin-based distribution company, KAL Group has been appointed by Groupe Brandt (France) S.A.S., to promote and distribute De Dietrich kitchen appliances throughout the UK.
As part of the agreement, KAL Group will honour all warranty obligations for the De Dietrich brand. The Group has also has appointed key members of staff from the former FagorBrandt-owned subsidiary company, De Dietrich Kitchen Appliances Ltd. including Stuart Frost, and it says that a re-stocking project is already underway.
KAL Group is no stranger to high-end appliance distribution. It is already a significant player in the Irish white goods market, distributing brands such as AGA, Bauknecht, Elica, Haier, Neff, NordMende and Sharp, together with related brands such as Franke and InSinkErator.
Established in 1981, KAL Group is a member of the Gowan Group, a family-owned holding company directly controlling many successful trading companies as well as significant property holdings and financial investments.
The business trades under the company name of AB Distributors in Northern Ireland, which is now expanding into the mainland UK market following the partnership agreement with Groupe Brandt (France).
Richard Broderick, managing director, KAL Group (seen here) said:
“We are delighted to be working in partnership with Groupe Brandt (France) to distribute the premium De Dietrich brand throughout the UK. Our first commitment is to honour all warranties and our second is to restore absolute confidence to retailers in this excellent and technologically advanced appliance brand and we have the manpower, service and support structure to make that happen.”