Protective gear label currently going direct to retail. Opens new warehouse and hires sales staff

MET UK distribution up and running

MET UK’s warehouse is now open and servicing bike retail direct, as the firm does in Finland, France, Norway and Asia.

Commenting on the launch, Luciana Sala, CEO of MET S.p.A, today said: “The UK branch opening is a key milestone in our history and, more significantly, an example of how important it is for us to offer first-class service and product availability to the bicycle retailers in the UK. We are highly specialised in our approach, fast-paced, and consider our dedication to innovation and unrivalled expertise to be clear differentiators. We are excited to be able to deliver stock in time for Christmas.”

Jo McAleer, sales manager at MET S.p.A. added: "We understand retailers’ business and clearly want them to succeed, this is why we’ve held our retail pricing across the range and we’re offering increased margins. We have a strong heritage in the UK and we are looking forward to offering excellent customer support backed up with indepth knowledge of the helmet and protective gear product categories.”

MET’s UK sales reps are:

Tim Hall – Scotland, North West England, North Wales. 07850 493 505
Dieter Pullan – North East and parts of the midlands of England. 07866 726 694
Darren Parish – London and South East. 07572 453 488
James Stewart – M4 corridor, including Brimingham. 07812 720 979
Andy Bray – south of England 07896 124 968

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