Eisch Glaskultur Named "Glass Producer of the Year" for the Eleventh Year

FRAUENAU, GERMANY--(Marketwire - February 25, 2009) - Eisch Glaskultur has been named the "Glass Producer of the Year" for the eleventh year by the German Retailers Association Fachkreis Hausrat. Owner Eberhard Eisch was on hand to receive the award personally at the "Ambiente" fair in Frankfurt, Germany on February 14, 2009.

Since 1995, Eisch Glaskultur has been voted as the number one glass producer by German retailers eleven times. This prestigious honor recognizes Eisch Glaskultur for its leadership in the industry, from the development of innovative products, design and marketing expertise to the company's fair and equitable pricing policies.

"We are honored once again to receive this national award," says Eberhard Eisch, owner of Eisch Glaskultur. "In a country that leads the world in glass quality and innovation, we are constantly working to make our company better, and it is heartwarming to know that our efforts have been recognized yet again by the German retail industry."

"This will just make us work harder in 2009 to win the award for the twelfth year," says Alan Zalayet, Partner and President of Exports for Eisch.

About Eisch Glaskultur

Most known in the U.S. for its "Breathable Glass," Eisch is at the cutting edge of glass innovation and technology. Recent additions to the Eisch portfolio include the Diamond, 10 Carat, Bellagio, Havanna, and La Fenice Gold lines. In addition, Eisch recently released a new Vacuum Decanter to help preserve wine's freshness. Eisch products are available at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Macy's department stores, and other fine retailers nationwide. Founded in 1946 by Valentin Eisch, Eisch Glaskultur has grown into one of the world's finest and most important glass manufacturers. Today, the company is run by Julia Eichinger-Eisch and Eberhard Eisch, third generation members of the Eisch family, as well as Alan Zalayet, Partner and President of Exports for Eisch, and Managing Director of Eisch USA. For more information about Eisch Glaskultur please visit the website at: www.eisch.de.

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