FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio, July 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OurPet’s Company (OTCQX:OPCO) (www.ourpets.com), a leading proprietary pet supply company continues to enhance its international footprint, as it announced new and expanding relationships with partners in Germany, China, and South Korea.
As part of a Master Distributor relationship in Germany, the company’s partner will sell a variety of best sellers, including our electronic cat toy products such as Catty Whack®, Tail Spin & Chase™, Twirl and Whirl™, Mouse in a Pouch™, Pounce House™, Bird in a Cage™, and the Whirling Wiggler™. In addition, the partner will be selling the company’s new OurPets® Switchgrass Natural Cat Litter™. The agreement envisions active sales of most OurPet’s innovative, quality pet products in 28 countries in Europe, as well as increased company visibility in European trade shows. Products will be marketed under the OurPets® and PetZone® brands as well as under private label.
The company also announced the opening of a bonded warehouse in China’s Free Trade Zone, as well as a partnership with a new Chinese distributor that will give OurPet’s access to the Chinese market. Within South Korea, OurPet’s has grown its relationship with its distributor, who continues to expand into the full product line of OurPet’s, including the Intelligent Pet Care™ product, SmartScoop® - Intelligent Litter Box.
“OurPet’s is staying ahead of the curve when it comes to the changing retail landscape,” said OurPet’s CEO, Dr. Steve Tsengas. As a result of our strong, adaptive business model, the distribution of our products has become agnostic, meaning we sell to various channels seamlessly. We believe this diverse platform positions us to grow and prosper regardless of channel strength in any particular market or medium. The OurPets® brand is designed for Pet Specialty, the Pet Zone® brand is for the Grocery Mass Retail, including Value stores, and both brands are sold on E-Commerce and internationally. As a company, we remain committed to producing great products for pets and their owners, and we continue to seek the best ways to reach our customers and position ourselves for future growth.”