Dibble sets up B&S distributor

Former Rodenstock managing director Barry Dibble has founded a new company to distribute Breitfeld and Schliekert (B&S) products in the UK and Ireland.

Based in Chatham, Kent, Dibble Optical Supplies (DOS) will receive daily deliveries from Germany to its warehouse where all of B&S' commonly used products will be kept in stock for same-day dispatch. Jackie Smith, formerly responsible for B&S at Buchmann UK, joins as operations manager. Dibble's son Adam is a fellow director.

DOS opens for business from October 5 and aims to offer a seamless transition of business for existing B&S customers. Dibble said: 'I have always respected B&S and their product range and have considerable experience with their company and products, having been involved with their UK distribution for six years since 2002.'