DKSH, the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia, received an award from Lamy for its remarkable achievements as an exclusive partner in Japan.
Media Release
Tokyo, Japan, October 17, 2018 － DKSH Business Unit Consumer Goods, the leading Market Expansion Services provider for companies seeking to grow their business in Asia, was awarded as “Best Distributor 2018” in the “World Conference 2018” held by LAMY, a manufacturing company of writing instruments in Germany. The World Conference was held in Munich, Germany from September 25 to 26. Among the 55 countries that participated, it is the first time for DKSH Japan to win this award. DKSH has been involved in import, sales and management of Lamy's products for 20 years as an exclusive partner in Japan.
Michael Loefflad, Representative Director and President of DKSH Japan, commented: “It is our great honor to be awarded as “Best Distributor 2018”. We are proud to say that, thanks to our commitment and determination, we have managed to raise Lamy's brand to be among the most renowned ones in the Japanese market. This award reflects the hard work and passionate dedication of our team and underlines the excellent cooperation with our partner Lamy. We will keep contributing to further advance their business in Japan in the future.”
For further information, please contact:
DKSH Japan K.K.
Asuka Maki
Manager, Branding & Communications
Phone +81 3 5730 7342
asuka.maki@dksh.com
About Lamy
The LAMY brand stands for high-quality designer writing instruments defined by their timeless modern aesthetics and perfect functionality. It has continued to set trends, not just through its annual special editions and inspired writing enthusiasts around the world with its innovative colors and surface finishes since Lamy was first founded in Heidelberg, Germany, 1930. The writing instruments manufactured in their own factory by the latest technology and skilled worker’s handmade processes have acquired numerous patents and received many design awards.
About DKSH
DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. As the term "Market Expansion Services" suggests, DKSH helps other companies and brands to grow their business in new or existing markets. Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 2012, DKSH is a global company headquartered in Zurich. With 825 business locations in 37 markets – 800 of them in Asia – and 31,970 specialized staff, DKSH generated net sales of CHF 11.0 billion in 2017. DKSH was founded in 1865. With strong Swiss heritage, the company has a long tradition of doing business in and with Asia and is deeply rooted in communities and businesses across Asia Pacific.
DKSH Business Unit Consumer Goods is Asia’s leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on fast moving consumer goods, food services, luxury goods, fashion and lifestyle products as well as hair and skin cosmetics. The Business Unit’s comprehensive Market Expansion Services extend from product feasibility studies and registration to importation, customs clearance, marketing and merchandising, sales, warehousing, capillary physical distribution, invoicing, cash collection and after-sales services. With 700 business locations in 22 markets and around 18,340 specialized staff, Business Unit Consumer Goods serves 310,000 retail outlets on a daily basis and generated net sales of CHF 3.6 billion in 2017.