London, UK: 25th January 2012– Gem Distribution, announced today that it has signed a new partnership agreement with Jarre Technologies®, leading manufacturers of high-performance, elite home entertainment products.

Founded in 2005 by electronic music pioneer Jean Michel Jarre; Jarre Technologies® is a cutting-edge brand for technological lifestyle, home-entertainment products, embodying contemporary style, simplicity and optimal performance. Its range of high-end products is dedicated to restoring emotion in how we experience sound and vision in the comfort of our interiors. Jean Michel Jarre is renowned in his successful career for having broken new ground in music and concert performance: with Jarre Technologies®, a new page in experiencing and sharing home-entertainment is un-folding.

The new partnership will see Jarre Technologies® products becoming more accessible to the UK retail market with their strategic approach to the channel. Having selected Gem as their distribution partner in the UK, Gem is confident that with their extensive knowledge of working closely with the retail sector, they will ensure that their products and brand gain the awareness that they deserve and currently enjoy throughout the world.

Having already secured a deal to supply an elite range to Harrods for the launch of their new technology store in March, Phil Munro – Head of Business Development for Gem is confident that the new relationship will be prodigious for both Gem and Jarre Technologies. He comments “Being recognised for their high performance and cutting-edge products, we are delighted that Jarre Technologies® have chosen Gem as their distribution partner and given us the opportunity to represent their brand as they penetrate the UK retail market, we are very excited to what the future holds for this partnership.”

“The UK’s profound cultural and historical ties with music, Jean-Michel Jarre’s personal attachment to the country together with the major volume size it represents all make the UK a logical and fundamental step in our development. We are extremely excited and eager to introduce our brand by teaming up with Gem who brings a wealth of experience to grow our business whilst maintaining our reputation for outstanding quality” says Olivier Lenoir, Head of Sales for Jarre.

He continues “In sound, design or in the choice of material we always lay a particular emphasis on quality. We are confident that Gem gives the same care to the distribution, providing the ultimate platform for growth within the UK market.”

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For further information please contact:
Faye Le Duc, PR & Marketing Manager
Tel: 01279 459085 Fax: 01279 421979 Email: fayel@gem.co.uk