Down-N-Dirty Outdoors

Lewisburg, Ky --(Ammoland.com)- Down-N-Dirty Outdoors, makers of high-quality handcrafted turkey and duck calls, announced today that Lincoln, Neb.-based Todd Walter Sales & Service has been signed as its new “MINK” states sales representative team.

Effective immediately, Down-N-Dirty will be represented by Todd Walter Sales & Service in Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas.

Todd Walter Sales & Service is a full-service sales agency dedicated to shooting, hunting and outdoor industries.

The agency represents some of the finest manufacturers of premium brands, and it works with its clients to bring products to the market, grow market share and effectively match the customer with the product that meets their needs.

“The decision to bring Todd Walter Sales & Service on board was an easy choice,” said DND President Mark Coin.

“Their expertise and relationships in these four key states is quite impressive. Their experience and efforts within this territory will further strengthen the DND brand.

“We look forward to working with them to increase DND’s market visibility, and to strengthen our commitment to excellent products and customer service,” Coin concluded.

For more information on Down-N-Dirty Outdoors and to watch demonstrations on the entire line of calls, go to www.downndirtyoutdoors.com. Be sure to visit the Down-N-Dirty Outdoors fan page on Facebook.

Down-N-Dirty Outdoors

Lewisburg, Ky --(Ammoland.com)- Down-N-Dirty Outdoors, makers of high-quality handcrafted turkey and duck calls, is pleased to announce that Simpson Sales Company, Inc., will be selling the complete line of DND friction, locator, and diaphragm calls throughout the southern U.S.

With 18 sales associates —12 of whom are dedicated solely to the shooting sports industry— Simpson Sales Company’s 10-state territory includes West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky.

Founded in 1964 with a focus on hunting and fishing, the Simpson Sales Company has a long-standing reputation for representing excellent product lines, and it is one of the most sought after sales groups in the industry.

“We are very excited to be working with such a well-established sales team,” said Mark Coin, DND president.

“Their experience and market penetration in their 10-state territory will certainly help DND reach millions of potential new customers, who will be able to experience the exceptional quality of our product lines first-hand.

“We look forward to a long and successful partnership with the entire Simpson Sales team,” continued Coin.

For more information on Down-N-Dirty Outdoors, and to get demonstrations on the entire line of calls go to www.downndirtyoutdoors.com. Be sure to visit the Down-N-Dirty Outdoors fan page on Facebook.

Otis Technology Gun Care

Lyons Falls, N.Y. –-(Ammoland.com)- Otis Technology is pleased to announce a new partnership with the representative agency Dynamar to manage sales and business development in the Premium and Incentive Market.

This new partnership will provide additional sales support nationwide in those markets.

Based in Brecksville, Ohio, Dynamar is a respected and well-established agency that has represented premium law enforcement and sporting goods brands in the incentive market for many years.

“Dynamar has proven themselves to be a focused team that can both grow existing client partnerships and pioneer new relationships within the Incentive and Premium markets,” says Len Nelson, National Sales Director at Otis Technology. “We welcome their professional approach in responding to opportunities and introducing the Otis brand portfolio to new channels and customers.”

Doug DiCamillo, President of Dynamar commented “We are very excited and proud to announce a national partnership with Otis Technology – the industry leader of advanced gun cleaning systems and accessories. We are confident that Otis Technology, an iconic brand with the highest standard of quality, will make for popular premiums and incentives among our clients in this industry.

The internal Otis Technology sales team will continue to support marketing, customer service, and warranty support through their Lyons Falls, New York facility while working closely with Dynamar. Otis Technology is known for manufacturing the most advanced gun cleaning systems available. The superior Breech-to-Muzzle design combined with unmatched quality has positioned Otis as the gun care system of choice with the US Military.

Otis Technology Names Helmut Hofmann To International Sales Team

Otis Technology Gun Care

Lyons Falls, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Otis Technology, manufacturer and industry leader in firearms cleanings systems and accessories is pleased to announce the addition of international distributor Helmut Hofmann.

“We are all extremely excited to bring Helmut Hofmann on board. Having a well known, recognized distributor supporting our product in the EU has been a strategic goal of Otis for some time. After first meeting with Helmut Hoffman in 2010, it was apparent that both businesses shared commonalities.”

“Both Helmut Hoffman and Otis Technology are family owned business and embrace a grass roots philosophy, “says Nancy Szewczyk-Davoy, Otis Manager of Contract Administration and International Sales.

“One year after our initial meeting with Helmut Hoffman, our relationship has come full circle and in March Otis will be exhibiting at the Helmut Hofmann booth during the 2011 IWA Trade Show in Nuremberg, Germany. With these opportunities Otis hopes to increase our international market share and develop other long lasting partnerships with companies that are known and respected in the industry.”

Helmut Hoffman is located in Mellrichstadt, Germany and has been in business for over 50 years supplying industry products for hunters, shooters, police, military and security services.

Otis Technology is known for manufacturing the most advanced gun cleaning systems available.

The superior Breech-to-Muzzle design combined with unmatched quality has positioned Otis as the gun care system of choice with the US Military.

Otis Technology Gun Care

Lyons Falls, N.Y. –-(Ammoland.com)- Otis Technology is happy to announce a new partnership with Maschmedt & Associates.

This new partnership will provide additional sales support for Otis dealers, catalog customers, and distributors in the Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas (MINK) states.

Based in Renton, Washington, Maschmedt & Associates is an award-winning sales agency that has represented premium sporting goods brands for over thirty years. The Maschmedt & Associates’ team includes an active field staff to represent the Otis brand within the territory as well as pro- staff associates across the territory to support accounts at consumer events and product training. Maschmedt & Associates will represent Otis Technology at the store and customers’ headquarter levels.

“Maschmedt & Associate’s reputation for excellent service in the field aligns very well with Otis core values of quality and service to our customers,” says Len Nelson, National Sales Director at Otis Technology, “our partnership with Maschmedt & Associates will allow us to best deliver the service and quality representation in the MINK territory that our customers expect from Otis. We are excited to take our customer focus to the next level in the center of the country.”

Maschmedt & Associates

The internal Otis Technology sales team will continue to support marketing, customer service, and warranty support through their Lyons Falls, New York facility while working closely with Maschmedt & Associates.

Otis Technology is known for manufacturing the most advanced gun cleaning systems available. The superior Breech-to-Muzzle design combined with unmatched quality has positioned Otis as the gun care system of choice with the US Military.

For more information on Otis products log onto www.otistec.com.

Otis Technology Gun Care

Lyons Falls, N.Y. –-(Ammoland.com)- Otis Technology is pleased to announce a new partnership with the sales agency Kolder Canada.

This strategic partnership provides sales support for new and existing Otis customers in Canada.

Kolder Canada is based in Bradford, Ontario with a team of eight territory managers and five customer service associates. Kolder Canada is an award-winning sales agency serving the Canadian outdoor and public safety markets for over twenty-five years. Their team will represent Otis Technology at the retail and customer headquarters levels.

“At Otis, we are continuously strengthening our sales and brand awareness outside of the USA. Our reputation for high quality, excellent service, and innovative products is well-known in the Canadian marketplace,” says Len Nelson, National Sales Director at Otis Technology.

“Kolder Canada’s experience and history of quality service and sales makes for a natural partnership in expanding our mutual business throughout Canada. We’re truly excited to be working together.”

Kolder Canada

The internal Otis Technology sales team will continue to support marketing, customer service, and warranty support through their Lyons Falls, New York facility while working closely with Kolder Canada.

Otis Technology is known for manufacturing the most advanced gun cleaning systems available. The superior Breech-to-Muzzle design combined with unmatched quality has positioned Otis as the gun care system of choice with the US Military.

For more information on Otis products log onto www.otistec.com.

Disse Outdoor Gear

GLEN ALLEN, VA – -(Ammoland.com)- Disse Gear, providing high quality bags and cases to the hunting, shooting and outdoor industry is currently seeking established, motivated sales representatives in select territories to represent the Disse brand to their established dealer base.

If you are interested in representing the Disse product line in your area, please contact sales@dissegear.com

About Disse Gear:
From the beginning, team members at Disse Outdoor Gear, LLC have been working in close collaboration with individuals in the tactical and outdoor industry to define their products. Because of these partnerships, the team at Disse has a great understanding of how important it is to have quality gear that serves their intended purposes. Disse continues to work quickly to introduce product lines that exceed the needs of their customers by maximizing functionality and quality. For more information on Disse Outdoor Gear or to view their complete line of products please visit www.dissegear.com or by calling 888.854.5605.

American Tactical Imports Signs PMI Rep Group

American Tactical Imports

ROCHESTER, NY --(Ammoland.com)- American Tactical Imports is proud to introduce their newest sales representative group, Professional Marketing, Inc. (PMI).

PMI is a six-person team of sales professionals based out of Starkville, Miss. They began working with ATI on August 13, 2010, and are currently covering the southern territories of Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida.

Tom Wiley, principal owner of PMI, will lead the team in their sales efforts. More than 10 years ago while working as a registered nurse, Wiley was inspired by some medical tubing to design a flexible game call for hunting.

Since that time, he left the medical field and devoted himself to the outdoor and hunting industry where he has designed numerous products. As a former owner and general manager of Flextone Game Calls, Wiley developed valuable skills and experience in advertising, production, sales, licensing and acquisitions, which he now uses to ensure the success of the clients he works with through PMI.

American Tactical Imports is excited to welcome PMI to their team and looks forward to a successful working relationship.

For more information regarding American Tactical Imports please visit www.americantactical.us

Benelli USA

ACCOKEEK, MD --(AmmoLand.com)- Benelli USA is seeking high quality, independent-dealer-oriented product sales representation, for its successful, dealer-direct product lines, in 19 central US states.

Qualified agencies must also be prepared to support national chainstore headquarter sales, in territories where applicable.

The Benelli USA product brands to be represented include: Benelli, Franchi, Stoeger, Uberti, and Stoeger Airguns, which are consolidated under one selling program.

The territories available include the following central US states: Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Interested parties should mail relevant information – including territory interest, agency prospectus, and a complete line list organized by state/territory and sales channel – to:

Attn: Michelle Deaver
Benelli USA Corp.
17603 Indian Head Highway
Accokeek, MD 20607
mdeaver@benelliusa.com

Dead Down Wind

Pleasant Valley, MO – -(AmmoLand.com)- Dead Down Wind, an industry leader in scent prevention, has announced the addition of William Gartland & Associates to their sales force.

“To be able to work with such a proven force and book end in the outdoor industry, like William Garland & Associates is a true pleasure” stated Gary Reed, “We know that all the fine folks at the agency will help Dead Down Wind continue its growth.”

With 33 years of experience and a territory that covers everything east of the Mississippi, including Oklahoma and Texas, William Gartland & Associates is one of the most sought after sales group in the hunting industry.

Headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio, this well respected sales group has 13 sales people covering a 29 state territory. They will be calling on large and small retail stores expanding the current market of Dead Down Wind products.

“I am thrilled to be working with such a great company and great product line” stated William Gartland & Associates. “I am looking forward to helping Dead Down Wind’s continue to dominate the scent prevention and hunting accessory categories”.

About Dead Down Wind:
Dead Down Wind is a premium supplier of quality scent prevention products designed to help outdoor enthusiasts become more successful in the field. Dead Down Wind revolutionized the scent elimination industry through the development of a bio-engineered process known as ESPTM (Enzyme Scent Prevention). Unlike cover sprays that can only attempt to mask these odors, or carbon clothing that only attempts to contain it., the enzymes in Dead Down Wind® actually PREVENT odor-causing bacteria from forming – allowing you to maintain a zero scent environment.

Beretta USA

ACCOKEEK, MD --(AmmoLand.com)- Beretta U.S.A. revealed full details today of its revamped law enforcement sales force.

In 2008, Beretta U.S.A. had five employees dedicated to direct sales to law enforcement agencies, dealers and distributors. With its reorganized structure, the number of sales personnel calling on law enforcement customers has increased to thirty.

“Beretta U.S.A. offers a deep and broad line of highest quality tactical products, including the new Beretta Px4 Storm pistol, the Benelli line of tactical shotguns, the Sako TRG and Tikka T3 sniper and marksman-level rifles, and supporting services such as armorer and firearm transitional training and specialized product engineering,” noted Gary Ramey, Beretta U.S.A.’s Vice President for Sales and Marketing.

“What we needed to match these products and capabilities was a strong team of on-the-ground sales staff who could meet with the numerous law enforcement agencies, dealers and distributors throughout the country to learn more about their needs and to introduce them to our remarkable products”.

To achieve this objective, Beretta U.S.A. has hired four law enforcement sales agencies that will focus on law enforcement agency and dealer sales.

These agencies and their respective territories are:

• Covering the East Coast is Sports Marketing South. They are headquartered in Norcross, GA. Skip Dahlstrom is president of the company, which has been in business for 25 years. The office phone number is 770-453-7787.
• The Mid-Central region is handled by Schueler, LaFond, Spry & Associates. Robert Schueler is president of the 30 year-old company. The office headquarters is in Palatine, IL, and the office phone number is 847-991-6119.
• Western Frontier Sales serves the Western Region and is headquartered in Jackson, CA. William Kuchan is president of the company, which has been in business for more than 8 years. The office phone number is 209-274-4800.
• The South Central Region is covered by Owens Outdoor Sales, a 5 year-old company, which is headquartered in Bourne, TX. The president of the company is Waylan Owens. The office phone number is 830-537-4472.

Within Beretta U.S.A.
The support for law enforcement customer sales and service remains the responsibility of a dedicated team of experienced Company employees.

Len Lucas is the Manager of Law Enforcement and Defense Markets, Customer Service and Training Division. Mr. Lucas can be reached at Llucas@berettausa.com, or at (301) 283-2191, x1372. Mr. Lucas, who has been with Beretta U.S.A. Corp. for eleven years, has during that time, trained thousands of law enforcement and military personnel and firearm users. Mr. Lucas is a United States Marine with many years of active duty experience. He is a combat veteran who has participated in military operations all over the world. His duties encompassed all aspects of land, sea and air warfare applications, extensive training in various small arms, small unit tactics, demolitions, unconventional warfare and maritime operations.

Additionally, Mr. Lucas currently serves with a major Virginia Sheriff’s Office as a Sr. Patrol officer and with special units in the department.

Beretta U.S.A.’s Law Enforcement Operations Manager is Ms. Ann Ringenberg. Ms. Ringenberg can be reached at Aringenberg@berettausa.com, or at (301) 283-2191, x1306. Ms. Ringenberg has been a Beretta U.S.A. employee for ten years, serving during most of her tenure on customer service issues. Both Mr. Lucas and Ms. Ringenberg are supported within Beretta U.S.A. by a dedicated team of talented Company employees.

For additional information on Beretta U.S.A.’s law enforcement products and services, visit www.berettale.com

About:
Beretta, established in 1526, is the oldest industrial dynasty in the world tracing its roots through 16 generations of continuous family ownership. Firearms bearing the Beretta name have been sold for almost 500 years. Beretta USA Corp. was founded in 1977 and supplies the standard sidearm to the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta manufactures, distributes and markets a complete line of firearms, accessories and apparel. Beretta also owns and operates six retail Beretta Gallery stores worldwide. For additional information, visit www.berettausa.com.

Countrymen Innovations

Red Hook, NY –-(AmmoLand.com)- Countrymen Innovations, the manufacturer of the innovative Jake Intimidator Turkey Hunting Decoy, announced today it has hired RCK And Associates as its sales agency for the North Central region of the United States.

RCK And Associates owner Rick Willey and his highly-experienced sales team will bring broad outdoors industry knowledge and the highest level of customer service to the Countrymen Innovations brand. Based in Litchfield, MN, RCK And Associates will cover the following territories for Countrymen Innovations: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Eastern Nebraska.

Countrymen Innovations, privately owned and managed by Rich Wyant and Guy Magarelli in Red Hook, NY, has a long history of designing and developing innovative hunting and fishing products. Their Jake Intimidator Turkey Hunting Decoy is like no other decoy on the market.

“We’re very excited about securing the highest-quality representation for the Countrymen Innovations brand.” said Guy Magarelli, vice-president of Countrymen Innovations, “We look forward to working closely with RCK And Associates on the sales of our Jake Intimidator Turkey Hunting Decoy.”

Countrymen Innovations continues its search for high-quality sales representation for their Jake Intimidator Turkey Hunting Decoy and other products in the Southern, Great Lakes, and Northeast regions. Interested sales agencies can contact Mark Murphy at mark@wildsportsmarketing.com for more information about these regions.

About Countrymen Innovations in Red Hook, NY
Countrymen Innovations, owned and managed by Rich Wyant and Guy Magarelli, is the manufacturer of the innovative Jake Intimidator Turkey Hunting Decoy and the GotMotion Revolution. Wyant and Magarelli are life-long outdoorsmen with a 25 year history of designing and developing hunting and fishing products. For more info, visit Countrymen Innovations on the web at: http://www.CountrymenInnovations.com.