Glen Dimplex Americas (GD Americas) has appointed Kevin Rantin as Director of Sales, and he will lead the U.S. Trade Flame Sales Team for the company’s fireplace brands, including Dimplex, Faber and Nectre. A world leader in electric fireplace technology under the Dimplex brand, Glen Dimplex Americas offers a range of industry-leading solutions for virtually every commercial sector and recently added the luxury Faber gas fireplace brand and the trusted Nectre wood-burning stove line to its expanding product portfolio.
“We’re very excited to add Kevin as the leader of our fireplace sales team in the U.S.,” says Jim Bottrell, Vice President of Sales/Marketing Flame. “Kevin’s arrival is happening at a time when we’re continuing to expand and build on the strength of our best-in-class electric products with new, premium offerings in both gas and solid fuel. Providing an exceptional range of products that is fuel agnostic benefits our customers by giving them a more complete basket of goods from an existing trusted partner.” According to Bottrell, the addition of Rantin to the U.S. team comes at a perfect time, allowing the company to capitalize on a wide range of opportunities, from residential and commercial construction to the strong retrofit market.
Mr. Rantin joins Glen Dimplex Americas from Ortal, where he worked for several years in a sales and marketing leadership role. Rantin comments, “I’m excited to build on my experience and relationships in the hearth industry, especially with the new opportunities that Glen Dimplex has to offer. What I see is an exceptional product mix and range of solutions, including new fuel options and outdoor products, which add up to major growth opportunities for the organization and our customers.” In his new position, Rantin intends to support and grow the distribution of GD America’s core fireplace brands – Dimplex, Faber and Nectre and target several burgeoning vertical sectors, including hospitality, multifamily and senior living.
