Company Overview

Brandess-Kalt-Aetna Group (BKA) is the nation's premier photo/digital distributor. This 50 plus-year-old company serves retail customers nationwide. We carry over 9,000 products, ranging from small photo and digital accessories to specialty professional equipment and fine art and craft products. Our strategically located warehouse in Chicago allows BKA's customers instant access to all of their most needed goods. Professional customer service representatives ensure complete customer satisfaction.

Mission Statement

Brandess-Kalt-Aetna Group is committed to being the very best provider of a broad range of highly profitable photographic, digital and imaging products as well as selected fine art and craft supplies for both the amateur and professional. BKA continually provides new products to ensure that our customer is always on the cutting edge of photography with a dedicated focus on quality, value and service.

Awards and Accolades

2005
Received the Web Marketing Association’s Standard of Excellence Award in Web Site Development for our Interactive Catalog Application

2004
Pelican Gnarly Sales Award

2001
Pro Supplier of the Year
Top 50 Products (Marshall's Inkjet Paper) from Digital Output

1998
Distinguished Service Award from the Photographic Marketing Association

1992
Supplier of the Year Award from Nam Reps Inc

1989
Distributor of the Year Award from Yankee Photo Products

1988
Distributor of the Year Award from Yankee Photo Products
Highest Percentage Increase Sales Award from Tiffen Manufacturing

1987
Distributor of the Year Award from Yankee Photo Products
Highest Percentage Increase Sales Award from Tiffen Manufacturing

1984
Superior Sales Performance Award from Tiffen Manufacturing
Greatest Percentage Increase Sales Award from Sima Products