A new important challenge will engage Garlando from the next months, after an agreement was signed, in early July, by which the Italian company won a prestigious exclusivity: Garlando will become the sole distributor for the Italian market for Kettler, the fitness multinational company whose central seat is in Ense-Parsit, Germany. Mr. Hans-Hermann Deters, German CEO said about the agreement: With a strong product offensive, particularly with regard to a high demand of design and quality we strive for the goal to extend our market position considerably. We are convinced that this is most possible with a company with a high reputation. Therefore we chose to assign the exclusive distributional rights for home fitness, table tennis tables and outdoor toys to Garlando. In this regard Kettler s.r.l. was dissolved. This is not meant to be a withdrawal from the Italian market, but a signal for a clearly more intensive market development together with an eminently respectable company like Garlando. The result of the last few months negotiations, the agreement has sealed a close cooperation between two businesses with a lot in common: an over 50 years long history (Kettler was founded in 1949, Garlando five years later), strong family traditions (both companies are still led by the founders heirs), an international outlook with a widespread presence abroad, the production phylosophy centering on innovation and quality.Garlando aims to distribute Kettlers articles through its widespread sales network and new dealers particularly interested in fitness goods.Garlando will deal with three product lines: home fitness items, table tennis tables and accessories and outdoor games for children. Heinz KETTLER GmbH & Co. KG is now celebrating its 60th birthday, a long history of achievements. In 2009 the company won the award for the most innovative brand for technology, sport and lifestyle in the most important European contest. Its continuous research in technology, electronics and design makes it an ever evolving company, which has customers assistance as a strong point. Garlando has a strong reputation for quality football tables, and in the last few years it expanded its offer to include sports goods and family games. It is with great pleasure that we announce that an important agreement has just been signed between Heinz KETTLER GmbH & Co. KG and Garlando. The agreement establishes the exclusive right for Garlando to sell the Kettler products in the Italian territory.This is the official press release: