Toronto, ON July 27, 2007
For the first time, Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee will now be available in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The announcement was made by aQmen Inc., a Markham based turnkey international solutions provider that helps companies expand into foreign markets. The company conducted a two-year market assessment and planning effort on behalf of Mother Parkers, which included the selection and signing of its joint venture partner, Al Ain Mineral Water Company of the United Arab Emirates.
As part of a nationwide arrangement for representing Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee in the United Arab Emirates, Al Ain Water will provide complete sales, service, distribution and logistics support for Mother Parkers. “This deal represents an important milestone for Mother Parkers as it looks to expand its presence beyond the Americas to the fast growing coffee markets of Asia and Middle East,” says Qamar Rizvi, President & CEO of aQmen Inc., which helped negotiate and secure the deal.
About Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee
Founded in Toronto in 1912, Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee is a leading tea and coffee player in Canada with over 90 years of blending and formulating experience. Family owned and firmly rooted in tradition, Mother Parkers’ unwavering commitment to quality, service and product innovation earned it a vote as one of the ‘50 Best Managed Private Companies in Canada’. The company also is one of the pioneers of freeze-dried instant coffee and the microwaveable coffee bag.
About aQmen Inc.
aQmen Inc., is an archetype mentorship firm that provides advice, planning and turnkey project management support to CEO's, board members, business owners and government policy makers alike. The company provides assistance in matters related to business strategy, corporate governance, organizaitonal structure and internatioanl expansion. For government it actualizes economic, health and education driven projects that spur growth, create jobs and improve living standards nationwide.