EP Brands are UK commercial managers for 8 leading glassware manufacturers from across Europe. We manage the trade supply of their brochured tabletop glassware and giftware ranges direct to retail trade customers, without the need for a distributor or wholesaler.
In addition we work with our trade customers to create and supply private label ranges for their consumers.
EP Brands management portfolio is an established collective of the most stable and proficient manufacturers within the tabletop glassware retail sector. By delivering progressive and continued long term success in sales turnover.
President
Cerve Group
Head Communications
Cerve Group
CEO
Stolzle Lausitz
Export Director
Stolzle Lausitz
World Leader
Cerve began to successfully enter the market with its own brands and decorations in the 1980s, it is divided into two divisions: one for decorations for third parties, the other for the decoration and commercialization of glass items for the kitchen and home. In those years a policy of strong expansion began with new plants, technologically advanced production lines, investments in research and development: enters the new millennium as a world leader in mechanics applied to glass decoration and still continues its pioneering role in the sector.
6 plants in northern Italy
80 decoration and production lines
4 million pieces per day
World Leader
Largest crystalline stemware manufacturer in the world. Stölzle Lausitz are like a strong tree: its roots go back far into history. Lusatia has been a center of glassmaking since the Middle Ages. The experiences of entire generations gave and continue to give Stölzle strength. The well-trained workforce and the wide variety of products give it a competitive edge. Stölzle Lausitz is in a class of its own. Anyone who has been loyal to their customers for 130 years will not be distracted by short-term success. Stölzle Lausitz continues to focus on sustainability and fair working conditions.
2 factories in Germany and Poland
8 production lines
80 million glasses per annum
In 2016 Steve identified an evolving market demand from retail buyers in the UK. They wanted 'The most cost, product and buying efficient retail supply model'.
He focused this principle and established a company within his market area of expertise (Tabletop Glassware). That represented the most prominent European manufacturers to supply UK retailers DIRECTLY without need for wholesaler or distribution. Thus significantly reducing cost for the buyer.
EP Brands Commercial Managers was born.
In the 8 years since conception EP Brands has proactively evolved with hard work and a highly skilled team of professionals. To supply glassware product ranges to independents, online retailers, multiples, chains and nationals. Along with prominent collaborations with celebrity sommeliers, HoReCa and leading drinks companies.
We have also forged long term trusted collaboration business relationships with leading glassware global business families the Grupp's (Germany) and the Bormioli's (Italy).
EP Brands are now the UK's leading commercial managers in the UK for tabletop glassware. Among 8 of their principal factory's. They manage the UK market for the largest glass decorators in the world and the largest crystalline manufacturer in the world. Steve is very passionate and dedicated person, and at 45 his resolve has seen him beat 2 cancers in his life with 'The One' love (LMN). He is now one of the leading tabletop glass experts in the country. With a wry smile on his face, Steve attributes EP Brands success to 'The King' for watching over him and the company.
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