The Pedre Company Acquires Webster Watch

The Pedre Company, parent of industry supplier Pedre Promotional Products, announced the acquisition of the Webster Watch Company. The acquisition of the New York-based Webster’s assets includes brand names and trademarks, as well as its Avalon Watch division. “We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Webster following the completion of recent negotiations,” stated R. Peter Gunshor, The Pedre Company CEO. “Webster’s almost 60 years of operation as a manufacturer/wholesaler of timepiece products, complements our own rich 65-year history. The six members of our combined senior management team have more than 180 years of timepiece industry experience,” he added.

Anthony Farello, president of Pedre Promotional Products, further stated, “Their niche products will complement those presently marketed and distributed through both our retail and corporate markets groups. This acquisition not only strengthens and enhances our global supply chain, it also underscores our position as the leading resource of timepiece products to the promotional products industry.”

For more information on The Pedre Company, visit www.pedre.com

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