OREANDA-NEWS. April 06, 2012. Stolichnaya® Premium vodka today announced Telford International Company Limited as the new distributor of the Stolichnaya portfolio in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau across on- and off-premise and travel retail markets. The five-year agreement will include Stolichnaya® Premium vodka, Stolichnaya® Flavoured Premium vodkas, Stolichnaya® Gold, and the ultra-luxury elit™ by Stolichnaya®.

Val Mendeleev, CEO of SPI Group (owner of the Stolichnaya brand) commented, “We are delighted to be working with Telford International and adding Stoli to their prestigious brand portfolio. It is an exciting time to invest in this key market where the Stolichnaya brand has more than doubled its volumes year-on-year.”

With over 45 years’ experience, The Telford International Company Limited is the leading distributor of wine, spirit, beer, beverage and consumer products in the region. The family-owned business offers quality branded products from around the world and aims to provide the highest standard of service.

Lowie Edjan and Vincent Fong, respective general managers of Telford Hong Kong & Macau, and Telford China added: “We are pleased Telford International has been appointed by SPI Group as the official and sole distributor of Stolichnaya in the Hong Kong, Macau, HK Duty Free and China Duty Free markets. Stolichnaya is one of the world’s leading and most popular vodkas, and through Telford’s extensive distribution network and professional sales and marketing expertise, we will bring better service and profit to the trade.”