Corgi USA Teams up with Reeves International to Expand Distribution in Specialty Stores.HONG KONG Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. -- Zindart Limited (Nasdaq:ZNDT) today announced that Corgi corgi: see Cardigan Welsh corgi; Pembroke Welsh corgi. USA, a leader in die-cast replicas, has signed a distribution agreement with Reeves International Inc., best known for its popular Breyer(R) model horse line, to handle distribution of Corgi collectibles in the specialty trade in the U.S. Corgi will continue to handle directly its key U.S. mass-market retailers as well as selected specialty accounts. Reeves International, a 60-year-old privately-held company, has built a dominant market position in the specialty market with its Breyer(R) Animal Creations(R) collection of equestrian-themed toys, gifts and collectibles. Reeves also markets the popular Bosun Boats(R) line. "We're uniting the sales and marketing strengths of two premium brands to create improved value, service and distribution for retailers and consumers," said Anthony Fleischman, president, Reeves International. "It's a win-win for both companies." Corgi Classics will celebrate 50 years in business in 2006. The company has built a worldwide following for its authentic replicas of military and civilian aircraft, cars, trucks and other die-cast vehicles, as well as its Hollywood-licensed DC Comics Batman(TM) Collectible Die-Cast Editions and James Bond(R) Director's Cut director's cut n. The version of a film in which the editing process is overseen, executed, or approved by the director, usually including footage not included in the standard release. series. President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. George Volanakis, of Corgi, said, "The new agreement makes tremendous sense for both companies. It maximizes the sales and marketing strength of each partner." About Zindart Founded in 1978, Zindart's current operating divisions include Corgi Classics Limited Corgi Cars was launched in 1956 as a new range of die cast toy model cars by Mettoy Playcraft LTD, the toy car company founded in 1936. These new toy cars were soon a huge hit because at the time they were the only toy cars on the market that included transparent plastic windows, and Zindart Manufacturing. Corgi develops and markets high-quality lines of die-cast collectible products sold through retail channels in Europe, Canada, Mexico, the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Australia and Asia. Zindart Manufacturing provides both product design and high quality turnkey manufacturing for multi-national companies requiring rapid, high-volume production of intricate die-cast and plastic promotional items, collectibles and gift items. Zindart is based in Hong Kong with offices in the United States and the United Kingdom. Zindart has a website at www.zindart.com. Collectors can find more information at www.corgiclassics.com or by calling 1-800-800 CORG CORG Combat Operations Research Group . About Reeves International Reeves International, Inc., Pequannock, N.J., is a privately held corporation Noun 1. privately held corporation - a corporation owned by a few people; shares have no public market close corporation, closed corporation, private corporation that specializes in the development, marketing and sales of specialty businesses within the toy, collectible and gift markets. Reeves owns Breyer(R) Animal Creations(R), the market leader in authentic model horses and toys for play and collecting, as well as the Bosun Boats(R) toy boat business. Breyer(R) is renowned for memorializing equine legends from Hollywood heroes like The Lone Ranger's Silver to sporting legends like Secretariat and Seabiscuit. For more information, please visit: http://www.BreyerHorses.com. |
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