Dubai, UAE: Jumbo Distribution, a division of Jumbo Group, has expanded its brand portfolio by partnering with Swiss brand Laurastar SA, the world leader in Premium Quality professional ironing systems.

Jumbo Electronics will become the exclusive representative, distributor and service provider of Laurastar garment care products in the UAE, including end-to-end operations from distribution, logistics, warranty and service. Among the products that will be distributed are a collection of steam generators and two new products:

  • the Laurastar #CONNECTED LAURASTAR SMART range an exclusive 3-in-1 system equipped with suction and blower, a steam generator and a professional iron;
  • the #PROTECT LAURASTAR LIFT range, a steam station that irons, steams and purifies simultaneously.

Commenting on the partnership, Atul Joshi, Head of Distribution, Jumbo Group, said: “True to our mission of providing customers in the region access to the latest innovative products, Jumbo Distribution is pleased to announce yet another association with a world class, cutting edge brand. We are proud to bring Laurastar’s latest products and professional ironing experience to customers in the UAE. We are sure that their line of products will be of great value to the discerning customer in the UAE who is looking for the latest in design & technology.”

Meanwhile, Christian Bordas, EMEA Export Director, Laurastar SA stated: “We are pleased to partner with Jumbo Distribution to bring Laurastar to the UAE. Thanks to the high-end positioning of Jumbo Distribution and their trade partners, we are confident that they will meet the expectations of consumers in the garment care category, with our innovation and design. The UAE has an established fashion culture which fits with the Laurastar product offering and our promise to “Beautify and Purify your Life.”

Laurastar prides itself for its unique Dry Microfine Steam (DMS) technology, a high performing, exclusive hygienic steam system that naturally eliminates 99.99% of bacteria and fungi and 100% of parasites[1], as well as professional iron plate and smart active board. Laurastar products eliminate wrinkles in a single movement through balanced steam pressure providing purified and perfect care for customers’ clothes.

The high-end brand’s product line ranges between AED 1,999 to AED 8,999. Laurastar’s products are supplied in the UAE by Jumbo distribution & are now available with premium appliances retailer showrooms like Better Life, Jashanmal, Sharaf DG as well as online on Mumzworld, Amazon and Sprii.

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About Jumbo Distribution

Jumbo’s Distribution SBU provides specialised services, including Mobility & Solutions for telecom and information technology sectors, as well as specialty consumer goods. The firm’s B2B business focuses on office automation products, managed services and ELV solutions.

Over the years, Jumbo has evolved its flagship retail, distribution and trading businesses to offer services under diverse verticals such as Enterprise, Logistics, Engineering and Light Manufacturing. Through its multi-discipline approach, Jumbo enjoys a presence in core industries across regional markets, including hospitality, retail, construction, education, healthcare, oil and gas, and financial services.

For more information, visit www.jumbogroup.com

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About the Laurastar Group

The Laurastar Group is the world leader in professional ironing systems for private users, with more than 2.7 million products sold in more than 40 countries around the world. The Laurastar Group’s headquarters are in Switzerland.  It employs approximately 230 employees, with subsidiaries in Germany, France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

In 2020, Laurastar will celebrate 40 years of innovation and care, serving only the very highest standards of quality. In Switzerland, nearly a quarter of households are equipped with a Laurastar product thanks to the brand’s authorised partners.

[1] Scientific tests were conducted for this purpose by an independent Swiss laboratory, Scitec Research SA.

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