Brunswick Corporation : Brunswick Billiards Announces Partnership With Family Leisure
The Industry Leaders Team Up to Offer Consumers Top-of-the-Line Billiards
Products
BRISTOL, Wis., Sept. 14, 2012 - Brunswick Billiards, a world leader in the
design of billiards tables, game room furnishings and billiards equipment, has
partnered with home recreation retailer Family Leisure to broaden the
manufacturer's distribution channel and further strengthen its ties to homes
nationwide.
"Brunswick Billiards has a rich history of connecting generations and enhancing
the billiards tradition at home," said Austin Rothbard, president, Brunswick
Billiards. "It is only fitting that we're teaming up with one of the largest
retailers of home recreation products to continue offering customers high
quality, world-class products."
"Like Brunswick Billiards, Family Leisure is dedicated to providing its
customers with quality furnishings and recreational equipment that embody a rich
heritage and superior craftsmanship," said Kevin Prefontaine, president, Family
Leisure. "We're thrilled to develop a stronger relationship with Brunswick, and
to take our current recreational offerings to an even higher level to meet our
customers' evolving entertainment needs."
The Brunswick-Family Leisure partnership combines Brunswick's reputation and
depth of design and craftsmanship of heirloom furniture with Family Leisure's
extensive marketing expertise, brand name recognition, and strong retail
network. Family Leisure plans to showcase the complete Brunswick product
portfolio in five markets, including Nashville and Memphis, Tenn., Oklahoma
City, Kansas City, Mo., and Indianapolis.
For more information on Brunswick Billiards, visit www.BrunswickBilliards.com,
or become a pool fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/brunswickbilliards. For
additional information on Family Leisure visit www.familyleisure.com.
About Brunswick
Headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., Brunswick Corporation endeavors to instill
"Genuine Ingenuity"(TM) in all its leading consumer brands, including Mercury
and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboard
engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Attwood marine parts and accessories; Land
'N' Sea, Kellogg Marine, and Diversified Marine parts and accessories
distributors; Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Brunswick Commercial and Government
Products, Cabo Yachts, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris FloteBote, Hatteras,
Lowe, Lund, Meridian, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Trophy,
Uttern and Valiant boats; Life Fitness and Hammer Strength fitness equipment;
Brunswick bowling centers, equipment and consumer products; Brunswick billiards
tables and foosball tables. For more information, visit
http://www.brunswick.com.
About Family Leisure
Formerly known as J&J Distributing Company and later Watson's, Family Leisure
began in 1967 as a vending machine distributor based out of Cincinnati and has
since grown to become one of the market leaders in the distribution of pool
tables, spas, above ground pools, patio furniture, game tables, poker tables and
more. Since 1969, Family Leisure has opened 12 stores in Indianapolis,
Nashville, Memphis, Kansas City, Dayton, Louisville, St. Louis, Grand Rapids,
Little Rock and San Antonio as well as helped affiliated stores open in Flint,
Michigan, Rochester, New York, and Columbus, Ohio.
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Contact: Kelly Karcz
JSH&A Public Relations
Phone: 630.932.9316
Email: Kelly@jsha.com
Contact: Christine Weyand
Brunswick Billiards
Phone: 262.857.5248
Email: Christine.Weyand@brunswickbilliards.com
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Released September 14, 2012