Christian Art Distributors purchases wholesaler

Leading international gift supplier Christian Art Distributors (CAD) has bought Brisbane, Australia-based wholesaler Harvest Christian Products (HCP).

CAD had been distributing its products through HCP—a division of GPH Society Ltd. in New Zealand—since 1985, “and it was a natural next step to acquire the distribution business,” said CAD President Chris Johnsen.

The purchase—terms of which were not disclosed—“underlines our belief in, and commitment to, the distribution of Christian products in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Rim,” he added.

With Gordon Cowell remaining as manager of the Australia operations, the new owners said that a Feb. 1 move to a new warehouse and the introduction of a more competitive pricing structure would be followed by a three-fold increase in in-hand stocking in the next six months in order to improve availability and reduce shipping delays.

CAD consists of Christian Art Publishing, Christian Art Gifts and Christian Art Media, with offices in South Africa, USA and Asia.

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