(DORTMUND, DE) Capitalizing on sales success in the US, El Artista will attend and exhibit at InterTabac 2017 in Dortmund Germany in September to establish a firm foundation for the brand in Europe. InterTabac is the worldโ€™s largest trade show for tobacco products. It is composed of thousands of exhibitors from dozens of countries. โ€œI am very excited, this is our first time as an exhibitor at this show,โ€ says Radhames Rodriguez President of El Artista Cigars, โ€œOur focus at the show will be on growing our core line and developing new business with our distributorโ€.

El Artista recently contracted with Kleinlagel Zigarrenfabrik which began distributing El Artista in September 2017. โ€œOur strategy in Europe starts with a good partner. A group that knows boutique brands and has the experience to grow with us, which is why we chose Kleinlagel,โ€ says Jonas Santana Marketing Manager for El Artista. Kleinlagelโ€™s portfolio of brands includes many well-known brands from the US.

โ€œIt is satisfying to see the brand in Europe, this is a big step for the company, one that we have been marching towards for a while now,โ€ stated Kevin Newman PR Manager for El Artista. โ€œEl Artista brandsโ€, Mr. Newman added, โ€œhave a classic look and feel to them that makes them perfect for Europeโ€. InterTabac runs from September 21-24.