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Perlick Names New Manufacturer's Rep for Northwestern United States

MILWAUKEE, WI – January 7, 2008 – James Koelbl, national sales manager for Perlick Corporation, named Brittan-English as Perlick’s new manufacturer’s representative group managing the northwestern United States. With offices in Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon, Brittan-English will represent Perlick products throughout Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho and western Montana. Brittan-English has five outside sales people and two inside sales support people who will represent Perlick products to hundreds of dealers, consultants and end users in the territory.

“We are excited about working with a rep firm that has such a high profile and good working relationship with dealers and consultants in the northwest,” said Koelbl. “They’ve helped us expand our coverage area, have been through our product training program, and they’re ready to hit the ground running,” he added.

“Customer service and satisfaction is our cornerstone,” touts Jeff Brittan, president of Brittan-English. “We only represent manufacturers who produce high quality products, backed by service that’s second to none. We believe in bringing equipment and supplies to market that solve problems for the customers we serve, through innovation, energy efficiency, labor and cost savings, and we believe Perlick fits that profile.”

Bruce Dolman from Dolman and Associates, the former rep group for the Northwestern territory, is merging with Brittan-English and is planning his retirement.

Brittan-English is one of the oldest Manufacturer's Representative firms in the Foodservice Industry, and winner of many national awards. They have been the ultimate source of Foodservice Equipment and Supplies in the Pacific Northwest and are proud to have represented several manufacturers for over fifty years. Brittan-English brings over 175 years in combined commercial foodservice experience to the marketplace. For more information, visit www.repsnw.com or call (206) 767-6475.

Perlick Corporation is a leading manufacturer of innovative total package bar and beverage systems, including custom refrigeration equipment, custom underbar equipment, beer dispensing equipment and brewery fittings that optimize energy use, improve style, and increase durability to help maximize the profitability of any beverage service operation. Perlick employs over 200 people at its 300,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. To find out more, visit www.perlick.com or call 800-558-5592.