Rellingen, 08.08.2024 - For a long time, the family-owned company based in Rellingen near Hamburg remained silent about its brand portfolio. There was much speculation. Now the brothers Adam and Daniel Kohlhase have revealed the secret and announced the takeover of Skel Ton and Gilbert de Montsalvat with immediate effect. This marks the start of two industry favourites for the M. K. & Söhne portfolio.

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Behind the Gilbert de Montsalvat brand is the Swiss entrepreneur and connoisseur Raymondo Bernasconi, who has just celebrated his 15th company anniversary. He has been a friend and business associate of the Kohlhase family for well over twenty years. Together with Dirk Richter, Area Sales Manager for Northern Germany at M. K. & Söhne, Raymondo is already on a promotional tour this week.

Tonio Neugebauer has managed to secure a firm place for himself in the competitive cigar market with his Skel Ton brand and is high up on the bestseller lists. Due to growing demand and limited capacities, he consequently turned to the Kohlhase brothers to gain a professional logistics and distribution expert as well as more visibility for his brand.

»We are very lucky to work in an industry in which the owners are passionate and dedicated. Who push their own boundaries. Who want to make a difference. Who have a story to tell. Who have given up their secure job to follow their passion. That impresses and motivates us. Tonio and Raymondo are no exception. Working with such talented people is a gift. They are the heartbeat of our industry.

We are therefore particularly pleased that Gilbert de Montsalvat and Skel Ton are making the start. These brands still have great potential on the German market. We will shape the future together,« say Adam and Daniel Kohlhase.

At the same time, Adam and Daniel Kohlhase's team is growing by leaps and bounds. The crew consists mainly of old companions. »We are grateful and overwhelmed by the loyalty. Every single member is unique, contributes their skills and is highly motivated to contribute to the success of M. K. & Söhne. We have a great team spirit and we value the ideas and experience of our employees.«

Orders for the Skel Ton brand will be accepted from 12/08/2024. The products from Gilbert de Montsalvat will be available in the course of next week (week 33).

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