Nambé Inks Crystal Licensing Partnership with Rogaška

Santa Fe, New Mexico – Effective May 1, 2011, Nambé, the tabletop brand known for its museum-quality pieces and its prestigious roster of acclaimed designers, has entered into a licensing partnership with Rogaška for the distribution and expansion of its Crystal Collection.

Rogaška, which has always been the producer of Nambé Crystal, will continue to manufacture the current collections in its facility in Slovenia. The company will also handle sales, distribution activities for the Nambé line, as well as shipping from their Connecticut warehouse.

“We are pleased to announce this new partnership with Rogaška,” comments Robert Varakian, CEO of Nambé. “This partnership creates a perfect alignment in several strategic areas – first and foremost, it allows Nambé to continue to focus on and grow our core metal business. Rogaška – as the long-time producer of Nambé Crystal and the manufacturer of the best-quality crystal in the world – is the most valid partner for this venture. We are also pleased that Rogaška will continue to use the existing Nambé sales representatives, and is already working with the Nambé design team. We are confident that Rogaška will grow the Nambé crystal business to new levels and we look forward to working with them. Going forward, we will also be reviewing licensing opportunities for Nambé branded cookware.”

Davor Senija, President and CEO of Steklarna Rogaška d.d, adds “It is our great honor and pleasure to cooperate with such a reputable company like Nambé. Only with our knowledge, tradition, top quality of products and production flexibility are we able to satisfy requirements and requests of such a prestigious brand like Nambé. We will do our best to maintain the dedication and trust we receive from Nambé.”

As part of a seamless transition, the packaging, price points and branding of the Nambé Crystal Collection will remain unvaried. Additionally, Rogaška will introduce an expanded assortment at the New York Tabletop Show in April.

“Rogaška will dedicate all resources to successfully expand distribution of Nambé crystal,” remarks Bostjan Leskovar, President of Rogaška America. “Moving forward, Rogaška will make a clear distinction between Nambé branded crystal and other crystal lines in the Rogaška assortment. Rogaška is committed to maintaining the modern design that Nambé is known for.”

About Nambé
A family-owned company featuring exceptional American design since 1951, Nambé makes museum-quality art a part of daily life, combining fine materials with hand craftsmanship and design from the world’s most esteemed designers. Made from a remarkable metal alloy, unique to Nambé, and a 15-step casting process, Nambé metal designs have the beauty and luster of silver, the strength of iron, and yet will not crack, chip, peel or tarnish. In 1999, Nambé added full-lead, mouth-blown crystal to its collection. In 2007, Nambé launched its first collections of flatware and dinnerware products. Today, Nambé boasts a vast assortment of serving pieces, giftware, lighting, frames, dinnerware, flatware and barware – art designed for everyday living.

About Rogaška
With top-notch contemporary design, supreme quality and a centuries-old manufacturing tradition, Rogaška has paved its way to become one of the top players in the global marketplace. Tracing back to 1665, when the company was first documented to have organized and active glass manufacturing, Rogaška today is a leader in high-quality, exquisite tableware and glassware.