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Charter Arms Appoints Sales Reps in Western States

Charter Arms

Shelton, CT, --(Ammoland.com)- Charter Arms, manufacturer of American made affordable and reliable revolvers for over forty-seven years, hires two manufactures representative groups to expand its distribution.

Lammert Associates, based in Salt Lake City, Utah has sold to dealers, distributors and key merchants in the shooting, hunting, outdoor and law enforcement markets for 35 years. Covering inter-mountain and Northwest areas, Lammert will oversee retail promotions, tradeshow participation and set up sales programs. Al Lammert noted,

“We’re pleased to present a quality American made product to our established customers. We’re looking forward to building the Charter Arms brand with outdoor enthusiasts in our western market.”

Geoff Barclay& Associates, Inc. located in Temecula, California has worked in the shooting sports industry for 35 years covering California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii. Geoff’s firm represented Charter Arms in past years and is again working with Nick Ecker.

Geoff commented, “Charter Arms has a very bright future with an ever expanding line of American made innovative products.”

Nick Ecker, President of Charter Arms said, “I’ve known and worked with Geoff since my father founded Charter Arms. Al Lammert and his staff are seasoned professionals, I’m confident both groups will heighten our brand awareness on the west coast.”

Founded in 1964, Charter Arms manufactures a full line of revolvers made by professional, skilled American craftsmen in Shelton, CT in the heart of New England’s “Gun Valley.” Steeped rich in tradition with unmatched customer service, Charter Arms revolvers are consistently associated with personal protection because of their strength, reliability and accuracy. All Charter Arms revolvers are covered by a lifetime warranty.

For more information, visit www.CharterArms.com or call customer service at (203) 922-1652.

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Altus Brands Picks JT Gillen for International Sales

Altus Brands

TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN --(Ammoland.com)- Charles Ricci, EVP of Altus Brands announced the hiring of JT Gillen Enterprises to handle their international accounts.

“As we move Altus Brands product lines in a more aggressive marketing direction we know an important part of the strategy was hiring knowledgeable, aggressive manufacturer’s Rep Groups.

John Gillen has a proven track record and we are excited to have him onboard. They will take over all overseas sales responsibility with the exception of Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. We are looking for strong, predictable growth in our foreign markets over the next few years spearheaded by John and his associates.”

Altus Brands, LLC owns Pro Ears Hearing Protection/Amplification products, Benchmaster Shooting Products, Rifleman Hearing Protection, Bughats, Cass Creek Outdoors, Woodland Whisper, Harmon Scents, Heart Stopper Lures, Pro Hood and American Bison Leather Products.

For more information please contact:

Altus Brands, LLC
484 W. Welch Ct
Traverse City, MI 49686
800-891-3660
800-973-1741 fax
www.altusbrands.com

For JT Gillen Enterprise, Inc contact:

John T. Gillen
19 Mt. View Dr.
Cambridge, NY 12916
Ph/Fax: 518-677-3577

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