Press release
Marlin Brands Holdings today announced the acquisition of Albi, a leading Australian wholesaler of homeware products, as its growth strategy continues to gain momentum in Australia.
Albi, a wholesaler based in Melbourne, was acquired as from 28 June 2016, with the previous owners and key management retained for a minimum of three years.
Albi Managing Director, David Danziger commented: “We, at Albi, are thrilled to be joining Coast2Coast as we look ahead to being part of a new group of businesses in Australia that will complement each other and have many diverse skills. In many ways, particularly culturally, Coast2Coast and Albi are an excellent fit and, as this is most important with any acquisition, our executive team have signed on for a minimum of three years with the new group which is a huge vote of confidence.”
Albi is Marlin Brand’s first acquisition in Australia and the business will be used as a platform to expand further in the homewares sector in Australia and New Zealand. Marlin Brands shareholder, Coast2Coast already owns a number of successful consumer brand businesses in South Africa, Spain and Poland.
Mr. Greg Kerr the Managing Director of Marlin Brands Holdings commented: “Albi is the perfect platform from which to build our homeware strategy in Australia and we are excited to partner with industry leaders such as David Danziger and the rest of his team. We look forward to continuing the growth path that Albi has been on in the last 30 years.
Our vision is to acquire a number of strong branded businesses in this sector and retain the business owners and management through the growth journey. Our vision is to ultimately list Marlin Brands. In the group, we have to date partnered with over 30 business owners who have become part of the family and welcome the opportunity to partner with more business owners in Australia and New Zealand who are excited to form part of a larger, entrepreneurial group.”
Albi:
With offices and its central warehouse in Melbourne, Albi is a leading supplier of homeware, kitchenware and artificial flowers. The company owns and represents more than 35 different brands including its own brands such as Amalfi, Davis&Waddell, Emporium and Rogue. The company also distributes Masterchef, Anna Gare, Tara Dennis and Stephanie Alexander in Australia.
Albi has a very diverse customer base and services more than 3,000 customers with a particular focus on independent retailers.
The company was founded in 1985 and was acquired by David Danziger and Martin Susskind in 2000.
More information at: www.albi.com.au
Marlin Brands:
Marlin Brands is an Australian consumer business owned by investment holding company Coast2Coast Capital. Marlin Brands is planning to build a market leader in homeware, kitchenware and related products in Australia and New Zealand by growing Albi organically and by acquiring further companies in the abovementioned sectors. The strategy is to ultimately list the company on the ASX, as a diversified player in the homeware sector that achieves above average growth and returns for its shareholders.
With operations in South Africa, Eastern Europe and Australia. Coast2Coast Capital built and continues to have interests in two consumer brand businesses, Bounty Brands and Ascendis Health.