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Benelli USA

ACCOKEEK, MD --(Ammoland.com)- Benelli USA is pleased to announce that Bentley-Scott Marketing was awarded Agency of the Year for 2011 at Benelli USA’s annual sales awards banquet held during the SHOT Show in Las Vegas.

Bentley-Scott Marketing is a group of independent manufacturer’s representatives dedicated to providing sales and marketing services for premium brands in the shooting, hunting, law enforcement and outdoor industry.

The organization provides a full range of services to manufacturer clients for marketing to consumers, sporting goods retailers, wholesalers and large format retailers in the Southwestern U.S.

Other rep groups receiving awards for outstanding performance at the awards banquet included Covey Sales & Marketing recognized as Franchi Agency of the Year for 2011, Pestilli & Associates recognized as Uberti Agency of the Year for 2011, Core Line Marketing recognized as Stoeger Airgun Agency of the Year for 2011. In addition to being awarded Agency of the Year for 2011, Bentley-Scott was also recognized as Agency of the Year for 2011 for the Benelli and Stoeger Firearms brands.

“We are pleased to win this award and proud that our efforts are being recognized by such a great company,” said O.M. Rhea, Principal, Bentley-Scott Marketing. “We believe a strong sales effort with quality products and profitable sales program are the key to success in our industry. We take great pride in representing Benelli USA and being a part of their team.

“Having our group finish in top place in 2011 was a goal of ours and it is very rewarding to have accomplished this,” added Chad Rhea. “The whole Benelli sales support team should share in this award, for it was truly a team effort. Our reps fought hard for market share through a strong sales, service and promotional effort.”

“Benelli USA is very proud to name Bentley-Scott Marketing as the winner of our ‘Agency of the Year,’” said Jason Evans, Benelli USA VP Commercial Sales. “Achieving excellent performance against a very competitive field, they have proven their outstanding abilities with all of the Benelli USA brands.”

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Swarovski Optik

Cranston, Rhode Island --(Ammoland.com)- SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA LTD, a subsidiary of the Austrian-based company announces that Dean J. Capuano has been promoted to the position of Director of Communications that will report to Albert Wannenmacher, CEO.

Mr. Capuano brings years of experience in the hunting and shooting industry to his new role at SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA.

Dean has been an integral part of the company’s growth over the last 14 years. His background and deep industry experience make him an ideal choice to take the company’s communications to the next level. In his duties as Director, he will oversee all aspects of the company’s communications which include advertising, public relations, trade shows and internal communication as well.

Swarovski Optik's Dean J. Capuano Promoted To Director Of Communications

Dean’s extensive experience in hunting, shooting sports and nature observation coupled with his strong industry relationships and proven experience makes it a natural fit.

“I am honored to be part of such a wonderful company for so many years and to be able to help lead such a great team is exciting for me as we head towards the future,” said Capuano. “SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA has been growing strongly for the past two decades. I will continue to work tirelessly to help our brand stay recognized as the top optics manufacturer in the world. We have many new and exciting products coming to market and I am looking forward to sharing them with our customers.”

Albert Wannenmacher, CEO of SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA said, “A strong brand is like a beacon guiding customers the right way in a crowded market place. Dean does a great job in keeping the light of our brand shining brightly. He promotes his passion for the SWAROVSKI OPTIK brand not only to the market, but contributes his talents together with his people and our sales forces, making it an unbeatable, successful team. I wish Dean much success in his new role and look forward to his creative ideas in future.”

Mr. Capuano started at SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA in April of 1998 and has had many roles over the years which include training of the sales force and over that last few years building the communications team.

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