Jan 15, 2016
Boston Warehouse Trading Corporation acquires GKI/Bethlehem Lighting

Boston Warehouse Trading Corporation, a leader in the housewares and giftware industries has acquired the assets of GKI/Bethlehem Lighting, a seasonal décor and supplier of pre-lit foliage and LED flameless candles.

The acquisition from Central Garden & Pet Company will enable Boston Warehouse to expand substantially their recent entry into the growing market of LED candles and lighting.

GKI Bethlehem Lighting is known for their line of professional quality pre-lit trees, wreaths and garlands. The wholesaler began as a resource for the professional decorating industry and later offered their innovative commercial quality pre-lit foliage items to retailers so homeowners could bring the beauty of professional decorating into their homes. Today GKI/Bethlehem Lighting develops and distributes flameless candles and seasonal décor products with many patented technologies to over 3000 customers. Top brands include Torchiér moving flame candles, Aquaflame flameless candle fountains, and Matrixflame digital flame candles.

“We are thrilled to be joining the Boston Warehouse team and are excited to continue to focus on the flameless candle business and the commercial market,” said Jim Wenz, general manager of GKI/Bethlehem Lighting. “We believe there are a lot of synergies between our two companies and we feel that there is a bright future ahead.”

Peter Jenkins, president of Boston Warehouse said, “Boston Warehouse is very pleased to complete the largest acquisition in our 40 year history. We believe Boston Warehouse and GKI/Bethlehem Lighting strengths will complement each other and offer our customers continued innovation in our categories of business.”




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