Monday, December 4, 2017 — Bradenton, Florida – Drew Estate & Royal Agio Cigars formally announce the opening of the Royal Agio Cigars U.S.A. headquarters in Bradenton, Florida. The two companies joined forces globally on April 1, 2014 with Drew Estate distributing Royal Agio Cigars’ products in the United States, and Royal Agio distributing Drew Estate products in key European markets, such as Holland, France, Belgium and Germany. As part of Royal Agio Cigars’ strengthening commitment to the U.S. market and related establishment of their new U.S. headquarters, Drew Estate & Royal Agio Cigars will officially end the U.S. distribution agreement on December 18, 2017. The existing, successful distribution partnership in Europe will continue uninterrupted.
As of December 18th, Royal Agio Cigars U.S.A. will directly manage all U.S. corporate functions, including distribution, sales and marketing from the Bradenton office for its key handmade (Balmoral Anejo XO) and premium cigarillo (Panter and Mehari’s) brands. Following is the U.S. office location and contact / customer order information:
Royal Agio Cigars U.S.A.
Address: 1812 44th Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34210
Office Phone: (941) 896-6969
Customer Orders: Orders@agiocigarsusa.com or (941) 896-6969
Any trade or consumer inquiries related to this press release can be made to Jaime Florez-Estrada, VP of Marketing, at jfestrada@agiocigarsusa.com.
George Margioukla, President of Royal Agio U.S.A., commented, “Since the official commencement of the U.S. distribution partnership between Royal Agio Cigars and Drew Estate on April 1, 2014, we have been honored to be part of the Drew Estate family. We are grateful for the enthusiastic support and significant contributions made on behalf of the Drew Estate organization that have helped improve distribution and awareness for our premium cigar brands over the past three and a half years. Thanks in large part to these efforts, Royal Agio Cigars is now in a position to strengthen our U.S. presence and enhance direct support for our highly-valued trade partners and consumers.”
“On behalf of the entire Drew Estate team, we congratulate Royal Agio and the Wintermans Family on this historic milestone in the company’s history. We are thankful to be a part of it and excited to continue to work together in The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, Luxemburg, Austria, Italy and Lithuania. Our partnership has been crucial in many strategic focus areas in our company histories and it stands the test of time and change. Congratulations!” noted Glenn C. Wolfson, CEO of Drew Estate.
About Royal Agio Cigars:
Royal Agio Cigars is a leading global cigar manufacturer offering internationally renowned premium brands such as Balmoral, Panter and Mehari’s. Established by Jacques Wintermans in 1904, Royal Agio Cigars continues to be an independent family company of cigar makers, located in Holland and currently headed by Boris Wintermans (4th generation). During the company’s 100 year anniversary, Agio Cigars was awarded the Royal warrant of appointment by Her Majesty, Queen of the Netherlands, formally changing the name of the company to Royal Agio Cigars. Production facilities are located in the Dominican Republic, the Netherlands, Belgium and Sri Lanka.
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