DKSH Japan K. K. has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with FAEMA, an Italian producer of professional coffee machines to promote its products in Japan.
Media release
Tokyo, Japan, January 25, 2021 - DKSH Business Unit Technology has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with FAEMA, a Cimbali Group brand that is one of the most renowned commercial coffee machine producers based in Italy. As part of this new partnership, DKSH will promote FAEMA's wide range of products.
FAEMA was founded in 1945 in Milan, Italy. They were the very first manufacturer to develop a coffee machine with positive displacement pumps. The company has been playing an important role in the growth of the coffee subculture through developing close relationships with professional sports since 1956. FAEMA's tagline of “Express Your Art” directly addresses baristas and other coffee enthusiasts in the community.
Millie Chan, Regional Director Asia Pacific of the Cimbali Group, commented: “We are excited to have DKSH as our partner and to benefit from their rich experience in the Japanese market and their in-depth expertise in the coffee industry. Our aim is to proactively expand sales to coffee chains as well as other suitable places in Japan and to let Japanese customers experience quality coffee made with our product”.
Shigeru Ishihara, President, DKSH Japan, added: “We are very honored to partner with FAEMA and to promote their professional espresso machines in Japan. We will fully utilize our strong service capabilities to enable growth and strengthen brand awareness for FAEMA's business in the Japanese market”.
For further information about the product, please contact:
Business Unit Technology
Specialized Industrial Applications
Phone 03-5730-7650
tec.jp@dksh.com
DKSH Japan K.K.
Asuka Maki
Manager, Branding & Communications
Phone +81 3 5730 7342
asuka.maki@dksh.com
About FAEMA
FAEMA was founded in 1945 by Carlo Ernesto Valente, in Milan, Italy and is part of the Cimbali Group, a leader in the design and production of professional espresso machines. They own a variety of innovative technologies and their first coffee machine with a positive displacement pumps is well known. They were also the first brand who recognized the connection between professional cycling and espresso culture. Since 1956, they have been involved with coffee’s subculture by sponsorships and participation to its community, contributing to the growth of the culture.
About DKSH
DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. The Group helps companies to grow across the Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials and Technology. The service portfolio covers sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the Group operates in 36 markets with 33,350 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.6 billion in 2019. With its Swiss heritage, DKSH has been deeply rooted in Asia Pacific since 1865. The DKSH Business Unit Technology offers complete solutions for specialized industrial applications. With around 1,670 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 431.9 million in 2019.