Ronstan and Andersen Now Distributed in France by Wichard
A Strategic Advancement for Nautical Industry Professionals
As of January 1, 2025, Wichard has become the exclusive distributor of Ronstan and Andersen in France. This major development strengthens Wichard’s offering, leveraging the complementary expertise of these renowned brands to provide an even broader range of products for nautical professionals.
The addition of Ronstan and Andersen enhances the Wichard catalogue, addressing a wider spectrum of rigging and deck equipment needs. Ronstan, a recognized leader in dinghy and performance sailing, is known for its innovative solutions in tracks, travelers, winches, and blocks. Andersen, on the other hand, enjoys a worldwide reputation for its stainless-steel winches, renowned for their reliability and premium design. Meanwhile, Wichard specializes in stainless-steel hardware (anchors, shackles, snap hooks) and safety equipment (lifelines, harness accessories, and rescue devices), ensuring a comprehensive product offering for all sectors of the nautical industry.
Optimized Integration and Dedicated Support
To support a seamless transition and immediate product availability, Wichard has expanded its inventory and streamlined its ordering procedures to ensure consistency across both new and existing product lines.
To help facilitate a successful integration, Wichard has enlisted Kévin Troale, managing director of Blue Océan and former sales representative for Ronstan and Andersen. His expertise will be instrumental within Wichard France’s sales team as they incorporate these brands into their portfolio.
He shares his enthusiasm:
“I am thrilled to contribute to the integration of these brands into the Wichard catalogue. This project represents an excellent opportunity to expand the presence of these products in the French market while reinforcing Wichard’s reputation for excellence. I look forward to working alongside the teams to ensure a successful transition.”
Jean-Claude Ibos, President of Wichard Groupe, emphasizes:
“With his proven expertise and extensive experience with the Ronstan brand, Kévin (and his company) are the ideal partners to help us drive this initiative forward efficiently.”
Alexandre Pomerantz, Marine Distribution Sales Director, adds:
“We are excited about this new challenge and the valuable support Kévin brings to the project.”
With this new structure in place, the first orders are already being fulfilled.
