Accokeek, MD — Cabela's, one of the biggest outdoor retailers in the nation, has recognized Benelli USA with the company's prestigious Strategic Partnership Award in Firearms for 2014. The coveted accolade is awarded to the Cabela's supplier providing the best service, support and strategic leadership in a given category. This year, Phil Martin, VP of Category Management at Cabela's, made the announcement to an elated Benelli team.

Benelli's legendary quality and reputation is backed up by some of the best customer service and technical support in the industry, and Benelli VP of Sales Bill Pugh acknowledged their expertise as he discussed the award. "Our team is focused on excellence," said Pugh. "And when our largest customer recognizes that, you're on the right track." "From Greg Radar's outstanding sales support and execution, right down to the channel and distribution teams—their industry-leading service and commitment to success will help us grow with a strategically-significant partner like Cabela's." The award and a commemorative plaque will be presented to the Benelli USA team by Cabela's on Friday, April 9th at the NRA Show in Nashville.

"Our success would not be possible without the relationships we have with our vendor partners," said Roger Verhulst, Cabela's Senior Vice President of Merchandising. "Of the thousands of vendors that we work with, these partners truly stand above the rest for the collaboration they've demonstrated over the past year. We are pleased to recognize this very select group and are grateful for their commitment to both our business and our loyal customers."

Benelli is a world leader in manufacturing quality semiautomatic shotguns and rifles that are known for their ultra-reliability and high-performance standards.


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