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Ralph Thielert Acquires Distributor iToy

April 7, 2014 By Magdalene Michalik

Ralph Thielert has acquired iToy, a distribution company specializing in the distribution of toy-related products and services. The Lichtenstein-based company will act as a full service distributor to German-speaking territories, providing warehousing, invoicing, and trade market services.

iToy will also act as a sales agency and distribution and logistics consultant to domestic and international toy producers. The company’s distribution will continue to cover specialty stores, food retailers, online trade, and wholesale.

Thielert has more than 20 years of experience in the toy industry, including positions at Studio 100 Media GmbH and Altenburger Spielkarten, Leinfelden.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: acquisition, Altenburger Spielkarten, Distribution, Germany, iToy, Lichenstein, Ralph Thielert, Studio 100 Media GmbH, toy sales

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