Press Release:
(Seattle, WA) – March 14, 2013 – Marine View Beverage, The Odom Corporation, Sound Beverage Inc and C. Stein Distributing are pleased to officially announce General Distributors as their newest partner in the Great Artisan Beverage Company. General Distributors will distribute a selection of key Craft/Specialty Brands throughout Columbia, Washington, Multnomah, Yamhill, Clackamas, Polk and Marion counties.
General Distributors, Inc., Oregon City, Oregon has a storied tradition in beverage distribution dating back to 1933 and has been continuously owned and operated by the Fick family since inception. General will have dedicated personnel in their respective territories focusing on the craft and specialty portfolio of Great Artisan Beverage.
General will remain an independent distribution company proudly representing many high quality beverage brands and will continue to focus on the success of their supplier relationships that will now include additional brands through Great Artisan. “We look forward to our partnership with Great Artisan Beverage Company and the opportunities it provides General Distributors to distribute additional craft brands and specialty beverages in Oregon. This is a partnership of proud family owned businesses that understand the meaning of quality and service. General Distributors has been in business for over 80 years and we are looking forward in our partnership with Great Artisan Beverage.” comments Charles Fick III, President of General Distributors, Inc.
Great Artisan Beverage Co. provides seamless sales, marketing and distribution opportunities to craft and specialty beverage suppliers throughout Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. “We are proud to partner with the quality people of General Distributors whose distribution legacy and customer service aligns with the other members of Great Artisan Beverage Co. We look forward in selling a lot of craft and specialty products shoulder to shoulder with General in the very important greater Portland, Oregon marketplace.” – Nick Gagliardi, President