Hong Kong furniture manufacturer snaps up UK distributor; Ruddiman to focus on online venture
8th June 2009 | supply | Furniture supplier Ruddiman Furniture has been sold to Origin Red, a Hong Kong furniture and accessories manufacturer. The two firms have had a strong relationship spanning two decades.
David Ruddiman, chairman, will now focus on his new Internet trading platform, Your Department Store, which partners with independent retailers by providing them with a fully managed ecommerce website.
Origin Red boss Jon Veitch said he hoped to leverage the 43-year-old Ruddiman Furniture brand in the UK by utilising his own firm’s strength in furniture design and manufacturing.
Paul James will continue to head up Ruddiman Furniture as md.
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