June, 2006 – Oklahoma City, OK -
Mat Hoffman, of Hoffman Bikes, and Mark Owen, owner of newly formed Sidewall Distribution, LLC, announced today that Sidewall Distribution will manage and become the exclusive USA distributor of the Hoffman Bikes Brand. Mat Hoffman had this to say about the agreement.
“I am very excited to announce that I have reached an agreement with longtime employee and friend, [url=//fatbmx.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=770]Mark Owen[/url], and his new company Sidewall Distribution. For some time now I’ve been looking for a business structure that would allow me to step away from the day-to-day management of Hoffman Bikes. I would like to have more time to focus on dreaming up new projects, riding, flying my paraglider and other flying toys, promoting Hoffman Bikes and of course devote more time to my family. I still plan on being involved, just not as hands-on as in the past. Mark has been working for Hoffman Bikes since 1992. You name it Mark has done it for me. "
Hoffman continued:
"Mark has been head of product development since 1997 and for the last 3 years, Mark has been in charge of all Hoffman Bikes operations. Over the course of the past 3 years, Mark has done an incredible job. Through Mark’s and my history together, I have complete confidence that the overall operations of HB are in excellent hands. Mark and Sidewall Distribution will manage product development, design, marketing as well as US and International sales. I plan to continue to help with the marketing, the Hoffman Bikes Team and, as always, I will remain the official Hoffman Bikes crash test dummy. Mark is family, it just seems right for Mark to be the person to partner with”.
As of July 1st, 2006, Sidewall Distribution LLC will take over all Hoffman Bikes operations. Current Hoffman Bikes dealers will see no change other than the name. The inside sales staff and the current contact numbers will remain unchanged.
“I am very excited about this. I have been working with Mat and the staff here for many years. We have tons of great ideas to make Hoffman Bikes an even more successful brand overall. We are working on better incentives for our current and future dealers and will continue to improve our already great customer service. In addition, we are working to bring on more brands in the near future. We will announce these other brands very soon.”- Mark Owen
For more information Please contact Sidewall Distribution LLC at:
P: 405-528-4130
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