C&L

I am very pleased to present our C&L Group to you. C&L Group | C&L INT GmbH, headquartered in Aachen (Germany), is a leading company responsible for distribution, marketing, trading and global sourcing including technologies across sectors between two important continents: Europe and Asia.

GILBERT TH CHOI

OUR SERVICES


Production

Production

development and production

Partial development and production

development

Overall service: development, production, marketing

OUR GOALS


Global Leading

Global Leading

Always standing in a global centre at the forefront to satisfy partners and customers all around the world

Fair Trade

Fair Trade

Fair prices for customers and the guarantee of high quality products go hand in hand

Win-Win

Win-Win

Strengthening and promoting the partner's brand on the domestic and national market and working together towards a goal that creates high added value

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Always standing in a global centre at the forefront to satisfy partners and customers all around the world

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clint gmbh Logo
aixbio Logo
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BUSINESS AREAS


PL/PB

PL/PB (Private Label/Private Brand)

Direct business relationships with the producing industry

OEM

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing)

Global cooperation with companies specialized in OEM business from Europe and Asia

NATIONAL BRAND

NATIONAL BRAND (NB)

Development and distribution of NB in Europe and Asia

ODM

ODM (Original Development & Design Manufacturing Business)

Global cooperation with companies specialized in ODM business from Europe and Asia

B2B

B2B

Raw materials from all over the world are delivered directly from manufacturers to Europe

Further Business Cooperations

Further Business Cooperations

We offer a variety of services, ranging from investments, development and consulting to distribution and logistic services

PL/PB (Private Label/Private Brand)

Since trading and private brands in Europe have an average market share of 50%, with increasing tendency, they are a crucial business model.

We offer support for the production, as well all-in-one solutions: ranging from the development of the product to a complete marketing service range.

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing)

Production for renowned European companies.

Profitable business based on the reputation of partners` brands.

Benefits generated through the combination of Asian manufacturing technology with European selling experience.

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ODM (Original Development & Design Manufacturing Business)

Production for renowned European companies.

Profitable business based on the reputation of partners` brands.

Benefits generated through the combination of Asian manufacturing technology with European selling experience.

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B2B

Raw materials from all over the world are delivered directly from the manufacturers to Europe. Direct supply and sales to the manufacturing industry in Germany and Europe, as well as memberships in industry, business and trade associations, provide good access to the raw materials.

  • Sourcing of raw materials
  • Personal contact to the industrial manufacturing companies.
  • Direct delivery and vending to the manufacturing industries in Europe.
  • Our memberships of the industrial, business, and trade association enable an excellent access.
NATIONAL BRAND (NB)

Sophisticated methods of market analysis for an ideal selection of educational and smart brands, that are perfectly adapted to the European market

A fair and exclusive contract for NB products in order to grant a maximum range of brand operation, to strengthen the NB for fair trade and creating a win-win situation

Targeted adaption of products and distribution channels in domestic and regional markets, while considering the technical and linguistic requirements of each territory

Optimizing the marketing resources mobilized for each channel, goal-directed promotion and merchandising, facilitating an ideal positioning of the product

Ensuring business success through general merchandise management as well as regular and sustainable brand management

Further Business Cooperations

We offer a variety of services, ranging from investments, development and consulting to distribution and logistic services.

Furthermore for a solution-driven master plan as the basis of a successful business, we offer:

  • Cooperation with the agencies.
  • Individual consulting models.

REFERENCES


huynday
chimei
sto
glasslock
LG
partron
thyssen krupp
living icon
GL
sgc

HISTORY


2001 - 2009

2010 - 2012

2013 - 2015

2016 - 2017

2018 - 2019

2020 - 2021

2022 - 2023

2024

2001
LG
  • Consulting
  • LG Electronics
  • DMG Gildemeister
2004
Kmall
  • 2004: Founding of C&L Europe e.K.
  • 2005: Launch of K-Mall, the first Asian internet shopping mall, in Europe
  • 2005: Trading with food (dried, fresh and frozen)
2008
hzunday
  • Founding of Biorna, a premium organic and natural product brand
  • Consulting business project for Hyundai Steel
  • Business development project for GloMind (Mobile)
2009
thyssen
  • Collaboration with SMS Demag
  • Launch of a new business with Glasslock
  • Obtained the exclusive distributorship of Glasslock products in Europe
  • Glasslock distribution in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
2010
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  • Sourcing innovative products from Korea for distribution in Europe
  • Company expansion and restructuring: C&L INT, C&L Trading, C&L TEC
  • Business development, sourcing and consulting project for OBIGO
  • Distribution of innovative consumer goods from Europe to Asia
2011
CL 2011
  • Distribution contract with CHIMEI in Europe
  • Distribution contract with Herlag, Kettler (Germany) in Korea, Japan and Asia
  • Business development and consulting project for LG Electronics (Hybrid TV)
  • Distribution of Dr.Scheller in Asia (cosmetics)
  • Distribution of raw materials in Europe and Asia
2012
glasslock
  • Collaboration with SMS Demag
  • Launch of a new business with Glasslock
  • Obtained the exclusive distributorship of Glasslock products in Europe
  • Glasslock distribution in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
  • Launch Glasslock online shop www.glasslock-shop.com
2013
cl 2013
  • Glasslock distribution in France, Spain, Benelux, Denmark and Romania by
  • Aldi North Group
  • Metro Group
  • Schwarz Group
  • El Corte Ingles
  • Introducing Glasslock products on Amazon Germany and France
  • Promotion with leading home shopping channels
  • Collaboration with Home & Cook Stores, SEB Group and others across Europe
2014
cl 2014
  • Expanded distribution to professional shops in the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland, Iceland, and Lithuania
  • Launching Glasslock products on Amazon Italy, Spain and UK
  • Development and trademark registration of a new premium brand “CandL”
  • Beginning the distribution of CandL's kitchen & household items in central Europe
2015
cl 2015
  • Becoming a permanent supplier of Coop
  • Promotion campaign with EDEKA Group, Netto in Germany
  • A relocation to a new headquarters
  • Establishment of new warehouse next to the HQ with approx. 700 m2 of stockroom for B2C businesses and samples
  • Launch Cuitisan website www.cuitisan.eu
2016
cl 2016
  • Supplier agreement with Carrefour (Glasslock & CandL)
  • Launch of a permanent business with Interspar and Eurospar, and .T K Maxx
  • Cooperation with Vente-Privee, the No.1 private online shopping club in Europe
  • Launch of a new CandL range ‘GN 1/1’ TPU cutting boards
  • Warehouse expansion in Bedburg, Germany with approx. 10 000 m2 of stockroom
  • Starting distribution of Sillymann  products (silicone kitchen tools)
  • Cooperation with Eismann
2017
cl 2017
  • Upgrade of IT infrastructure
  • Implantation of the newest version of ERP and EDI systems
  • Product distribution in Europe and Korea: Partron
  • Glasslock vendor listings by REWE International
2018
cl 2018

Glasslock vendor listings in:

  • Auchan
  • Bofrost
  • C-Discount
  • Cadooz

Development of a new premium brand:

  • “CandL Beauty and Health”
  • Lebody
  • Leaders
  • Vanav

A launch of an exclusive distribution business of ‘Cuitisan by CandL’ products in Germany and Europe.
Business cooperation with Groupe Seb for Glasslock.

2019
cl 2019

Started selling CandL’s dual vacuum suction cups (Hooks).

Leaders’ distribution and promotions:

  • Moxy Hotels Germany & Italy
  • Marionnaud Austria
  • C&A Germany
  • Le Bon Marché France
  • Coop Switzerland
  • QVC Germany
  • Beauty Alliance Germany
  • Westwing Europe
  • Edeka Group in Germany
2020
cl 2020
  • Glasslock loyalty campaign with Käserei Loose, Käserei Champignon
  • Distribution to Intermarché France, Esselunga Italy, Hit Germany, Monoprix France, Kostbar Germany & Austria, Warmcook France
  • Launch of Online Shops candlshop.com & candllife24.com
  • Leaders' new partnership with ICI Paris XL in the Netherlands and DM Italy
2021
cl 2021

Started selling CandL’s dual vacuum suction cups (Hooks).

Leaders’ distribution and promotions:

  • Construction of new C&L HQ in Aachen, Germany
  • Establishment of C&L Holding GmbH
  • Founding of AIXBIO GmbH
  • Focus on sales channels with sustainable concepts like professional stores/supermarkets without packaging
  • Implementation of new warehouse IT
2022
cl 2022
  • Development and trademark registration of a new premium brand “KO&CO”
  • Development and trademark registration of a new premium brand “Like Nature”
2023
cl 2023
2024
cl 2023
  • Launch of exclusive distribution business of "DuftnDoft" products in Europe
  • Launch of Korean authentic street food, seasonings and snacks under KO&CO brand
  • Founding a branch in Korea under the name KOAIX

CAREER

Join our team in Germany

VERTRIEB VON TK-PRODUKTEN (M/W/D) B2B SALES/GROSSHANDEL – BeNeLux

SALES & MARKETING INTERNSHIP (M/W/D)

VORBEREITENDE BUCHHALTUNG (M/W/D)

AUFTRAGSABWICKLUNG (M/W/D)

KOMMISSIONIERUNG (M/W/D)

LAGERIST(M/W/D)

GRAPHIC DESIGNER (M/W/D)

C&L Office, Warehouses


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