Retail Observer

RETAILOBSERVER.COM SEPTEMBER 2019 24 Queen's consistently industry-leading warranties. The incredible new warranty promotion celebrates a recent survey by a leading consumer publication that reaffirmed Speed Queen's reputation for durability, by awarding it the coveted title of Most Reliable Appliance Brand. "We have always staked a claim to the highest reliability in the industry, and the recent survey ranking certainly reinforces this key brand attribute," said Jay McDonald, vice president of Speed Queen Home. "Now, by combining a 10-year warranty with this news, we are giving customers, who may be suffering from repair bills or just plain unreliable washers and dryers, a reason to upgrade their laundry." All Speed Queen home laundry products are tested to deliver at least 10,400 cycles, or roughly 25 years of service in an average household. The brand produces top load washers, front load washers, dryers, and stack washer-dryers. Visit speedqueen.com to learn more about the range of products and the 10-year warranty, or to find a Speed Queen dealer near you. BERTAZZONI EXPANDS ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH DISTINCTIVE APPLIANCES DISTRIBUTING, INC. TO OVERSEE SALES OPERATIONS IN THE SOUTHEAST Distinctive Appliances will distribute Bertazzoni in Florida, Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee Bertazzoni, the family-owned Italian manufacturer of award- winning kitchen appliances, has announced that Distinctive Appliances Distributing, Inc. will oversee sales of its products to dealers in the Southeast. Distinctive Appliances, which currently represents Bertazzoni in the Midwest, will represent Bertazzoni in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee, effective September 1, 2019. "We are delighted to build on our relationship with Distinctive Appliances who have been valuable partners for us over the last six years," said Nicola Bertazzoni, vice president of sales and a sixth-generation Bertazzoni family member. "Our market strategy is focused on providing the greatest value to our customers, and we look forward to the support of the Distinctive team to achieve this goal successfully." Distinctive Appliances is known for distributing prestige products and providing outstanding customer service. The company sells to national chains, regional retailers and independent stores, and to architects, designers, and builders. With multiple warehouses across the country, Distinctive Appliances is well-supplied with Bertazzoni inventory to serve dealers and specifiers across the Southeast. "Our team members have vast knowledge and expertise in the premium marketplace segment, and we are deeply committed to growing our brands through the dealer channels," said Michael Benoit, president of Distinctive Appliances. "Bertazzoni offers fantastic value with outstanding performance, engineering, design, and an impressive family heritage that spans six generations." Bertazzoni offers a full kitchen suite of appliances, including ranges, built-in ovens, specialty ovens, cooktops, ventilation, refrigerators and dishwashers. The company launched its new Master and Professional Series of appliances in 2018 and introduced its new Heritage Series this year. Dealers in the Southeast may contact Barry Cohen, Distinctive Appliances senior vice president of sales, with any questions: bcohen@distinctiveappliances.net. Visit www.bertazzoni.com to learn more about the Bertazzoni product portfolio. Four different cutouts to fit your needs! I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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