Quaker Pet Group Announces Acquisition of Sherpa Pet Group

New York, New York (I-Newswire) February 24, 2011 - QUAKER PET GROUP ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF SHERPA PET GROUP™
Industry-leading pet products company continues to build momentum with 2nd acquisition

NEW YORK, NY – Quaker Pet Group is proud to announce its newest strategic pet-industry acquisition: Sherpa Pet Group™.

Quaker Pet Group was formed by industry veterans David Blatte and Neil Werde. After acquiring New York Dog, a leader in pet apparel and accessories in July 2010, Quaker Pet Group is now excited to add the Sherpa Pet Group’s best-selling brand name products to its expanding product line.

Sherpa Pet Group is the leader in style, safety, and comfort for the on-the–go pet. Its leading brands include Sherpa’s Pet Trading®, Fox & Hounds™, Cloak & Dawggie™, GoDog™, Luna Brite™, Dog Mountain™, Pez® for Pets and Woof Wear Organics®.

“Quaker Pet Group’s goal is to build a world-class pet accessories business across a broad spectrum of product categories and distribution channels through a carefully planned mixture of product development and strategic acquisitions,” says David Blatte, Chief Executive Officer of Quaker Pet Group. “With this strategic acquisition of Sherpa, the Quaker Pet Group establishes a one-stop-shop resource in the pet specialty marketplace. This association provides strong retail positioning, a talented management team, creative leadership, product development expertise and additional sourcing and production capabilities. Quaker Pet Group is dedicated to continuing Sherpa’s exceptional commitments to product diversity, personalized customer care, and high product standards.”

Neil Werde, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Quaker Pet Group adds, “Through the addition of industry-leading Sherpa, our retail customers will have access to an ever-increasing variety of product categories and product innovations. This acquisition will provide the Quaker Pet Group an even greater opportunity to support our strong retail partnerships with the best-selling products. By providing industry experience and insight, innovative proprietary products, and a growing number of strategic partnerships, Quaker Pet Group is thoroughly committed to enhancing the lives of pets and pet-parents.”

“With incredible resources and a commitment to providing operational excellence, the Quaker Pet Group will accelerate the momentum Sherpa has initiated and enable the exceptional brands and products to grow to the next level,” notes Tim Ford, President of Sherpa Pet Group. “We look forward to dynamic growth, a continued commitment to outstanding customer service, and the strategic marketing expertise that being part of the Quaker Pet Group will bring.”

Experience this new partnership and their broad array of new products and industry innovations at the Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida March 16-18, 2011 in adjacent booths #1059/1159. For more information on this acquisition, including opportunities for your business, please call the Quaker Pet Group, parent company of New York Dog and Sherpa Pet Group, at 646.486.1331.

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Company Contact Information
Quaker Pet Group/Sherpa Pet Group/New York Dog
Erin Terjesen
133 West 25th St.
Suite 8E
10001
Phone : 602-625-2871