The team partnership between Brunotti and B.A.R/Honda has resulted in the launch of the first Dutch Honda CR-V Brunotti. This car, sold by Honda NL this summer (July-August 2004), has got all the technical and professional features which Honda is famous for. Moreover it comes with a Brunotti badge and Brunotti family package (a.o. sunglasses, bags, beach towel) which gives the car a special surfy and sportive look. The Honda CR-V Brunotti is completely beach-proof because of its huge trunk, picnic table in the loading platform, mini changing-room and water resistant boot. Let’s go to the beach!
Summer collection 2005
We ask for your patience but we have already seen the first results of the photo shoot Summer 2005. The action shoot in the Dominican Republic has resulted in innumerous spectacular kiteboarding. Our design studio is working round the clock to select the best images. ‘Less is more’ they say, but in this case it is so hard to throw something away! Same problem with the Miami fashion shoot. Terrific bikini shots and impressive casual sportswear! The real thing can be seen and touched during the upcoming ISPO.
Our professional riders have recently competed in the PKRA (Professional Kiteboard Riders Association) World Tour in the Dominican Republic (June 20th). PKRA organizes several competitions across the world and is one of the most professional associations.
Our Dutch talent, Ruben Lenten, beat some heavy opponents and aimed for the top 5. And he succeeded (no. 5). Even more impressive were the moves of our JoseLuis Ciriaco. This local hero won the 3rd prize!
Besides these and many other riders we have a new partnership with windsurfer Ruben Petrisie (see picture). This Caribbean guy works very hard to achieve the top in windsurfing (our roots). He is not only talented and sportive; he is also very enthusiastic and funny.
ISPO Preview
Visit Brunotti at the ISPO trade fair in Munich (Germany), hall A3, stand 102. Of course we present our colourful and impressive collection for Spring-Summer 2005 completed with accessories, Brunotti Footwear, Boards, Optics, Back-To-School and Bags. Besides that we have managed to take the F1 showcar with us. And because the Grand Prix of Magny-Cours starts at the 4th of July we broadcast the race at our stand. The B.A.R/Honda collection presentation makes this show complete so pay us a visit!
Export update
We are expanding our market by contracting the right partners across Europe. We are constantly professionalizing our business and therefore we are always on the look out for agents and distributors with the same ambitions. Recently we have contracted new partners who fit this profile.
In Spain the new distributor Campri Agencies (Barcelona) will start selling Brunotti for Spring-Summer 2005. The same developments take place in Portugal where Catwalk (nearby Porto) will distribute the SS ’05 collection. Furthermore, we have contracted a new agent in Austria called Women World (Salzburg). We welcome these partners and will support them to build our brand!
We already have an impressive beach house in Scheveningen (NL) called Brunotti Back2theBeach, but since this month we can also relax and enjoy the holiday atmosphere at the Greek Surf Club. It is located at Anabyssos Beach. For more information: Brunotti Hellas, Yiannis Roulos, Telephone number 0030-2109942004
Brunotti Bags
This summer we welcome a new licensee: Brunotti Bags. The bags will be produced by a Dutch company and sold in Europe. Several lines will be marketed such as Back-To-School, Travel, Fashion and Beach. In September a sales team of 12 people will start selling the products. Besides that, Brunotti Bags will be present at Trade Fairs and special sales meetings.
Miss Belgium
Brunotti is proud to sponsor the most important beauty pageant in Belgium: Miss Belgium. Our Belgium agent Rik de Veirman has built up a long-term relationship with the organization and therefore we get the unique opportunity to sponsor this well known event. The ladies will be wearing our swimwear and accessories during the pre-finals and the big Finale in September. May the best girl win!
His first podium place has become reality! Takuma Sato, the ambitious and talented driver for B.A.R/Honda, has won his first-ever podium place during the GP of Indianapolis (USA). Despite of the chaotic and difficult race Sato could retain his 3rd position. A historical moment for this young Japanese talent. He felt huge energy in Indianapolis because everybody was cheering after he had finished 3rd. Sato: “It was an unbelievable experience for me today.â€
This winter a team of 13 professional and experienced snowboarders is sponsored by Brunotti. These boarders have showed their skills in national cups and will compete in other events across Europe (mainly alpine snowboard). Meanwhile, they will be testing our technical and functional wintersports collection. Besides that, they will be standby for clinics, photo shoots and other sponsor activities. Moreover, these Soulboarders enter competitions of kiteboarding and sandboarding. For more information please contact Communications.
Agenda
July Start Sales Season SS’05
July 4th GP Magny-Cours, France
July 4-6th ISPO trade fair, Munich, Germany
July 11th GP Silverstone, UK
July 11-12th NoKidding trade fair, Houten, Netherlands
July 27th GP Hockenheim, Germany
