
Hartford Distributors Inc./Franklin and Star Distributors each launched Shiner Specialty Beers from Spoetzl Brewery, a Gambrinus brand, in company-wide kick-offs on April 28, 2014. About 40 HDI/Franklin staff enjoyed the outdoor event and Shiner. At Star Distributors, the beer line launched with a southwest-themed breakfast, presentation and education on Shiner Bock, Ruby Redbird, White Wing and Wild Hare. Spoetzl Brewery, makers of the Shiner line, was founded in 1909 and is located in Shiner, Texas.
- Shiner six-packs, neon and point-of-sale materials at Star.
- The Star team showcases their Shiner shirts at the kick off in their West Haven office.
- Shiner Bock on ice at HDI/Franklin.
- Mark Mattei, Vice President, Sales, Star; Ed Mangine, Northeast Region Manager, The Gambrinus Company; Rocky Gallo, Vice President, A. Gallo & Company, Litchfield; Anthony Gallo, President, Star; Peter Gallo, Vice President, Star; Charlie Paulette, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, The Gambrinus Company; Derrick Ransford, Retail Account Manager, The Gambrinus Company.
- HDI/Franklin team celebrates Shiner’s arrival. The group includes Ed Mangine, Northeast Region Manager, The Gambrinus Company and Charlie Paulette, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, The Gambrinus Company.