Dakine Appoints New Austrian & German Distributor

Dakine is changing their distribution partners for Germany/Austria and will start working exclusively with Trade Art Distribution GmbH from Stuttgart..

The leading team of the Master-Sales-Agency is built from long term business pros – the managing directors Hardy Tunnissen and Heiko Grelle supported by the new Sales Manager Sascha Lucas.

The agency is proving their Master-Sales-Agent setup is not just special but also successful for many years by doing sales for such brands like Volcom and Electric in Germany/Austria.

Besides the classic sales part the Trade Art Distribution GmbH will take over Customer Service and Marketing duties for their market to create their special agent experience.

Hardy Tunnissen said “We are stoked to welcome Dakine to our portfolio. A brand that stands for high end and well thought products. Since ever Dakine products were in the front row when it comes to quality, comfort and design – all driven by great passion. Translated from the Polynesian, Dakine means “The Best”. We are totally convinced that this name fits by 100%.

"The whole team is perfectly positioned to completely exploit the potential of the brand, to give our accounts a real added value and being best in class service partners for them. We are looking forward to being part of this trip and are ambitious to push the brand to a new level.”

Founded in 1997 as Progressive Sports to be the first European importer for Volcom, the company took some stages to become what it is today. Grown from a tiny garage company to a solid partner for brands to do business in Europe and especially Germany/Austria. The freshly founded Trade Art Distribution is the essence of 25+ years experience as a full service partner.

They say; "If you are looking for a strong partner to expand your business over Germany and Austria, The Trade Art Distribution is your 360° Go To Market partner. Working with our signature Master Agent Model, we cover all needs of a brand to strengthen their business within our markets. That means a professional and circular closed setup covering Brand- Sales- and Key Account Management / Sales Force / Showrooms / Marketing Services / Customer Service / Warranty Handling / Credit Control. All of this is backed with a network of more than 1000 long term partner accounts covering the Snow, Surf, Skate, Outdoor, Sports, Bike and Streetwear distribution."