ANE’s International Pavilion a New Experience

LAS VEGAS—Foreign manufacturers looking for U.S. distribution and stateside inventors looking for help making their sex toy ideas a reality were able to meet and mingle at the first-ever International Pavilion, which took place as part of the AVN Novelty Expo at the Hard Rock Casino & Hotel. Xi Chen, who was manning the Digital J Media booth, said the company produces Japanese porn, which in their home country must be censored. The company, however, is looking for U.S. companies to partner with to provide the licensed content uncensored through various distribution methods. “We can provide the content in DVD, web upload … whatever format they want,” she said. U.S. credit card processing company Electronic Merchant Systems provides its services to all aspects of the adult industry, including retail stores and adult clubs. “We are priced competitively and will try to mitigate chargeback issues for our customers, which is important for adult-themed businesses,” said company rep Matt, who added that the company does its own underwriting. Liao Yang Baile Health Care Product produces sex toys and is one of the largest manufacturers in China, explained company manager Min. “We have been attending ANE for about seven or eight years, and we want to find more companies to collaborate with,” he said, noting the company can do manufacturing and is looking for distribution. Vibozzz, makers of the AVN Award-nominated Multi-Vibe, were visiting from the company's home base in Belgium. “We have received a lot of interest and people are telling us we have a real winner,” said company official Stefan of the vibe that is designed to easily slide in between lovers while making love in a number of positions. Kitland BDSM showcased its fetish and bondage gear, much of which is used in movies made by Bizarre Video, which was exhibiting side by side at the show. The pieces are made from rubber and stainless steel, and there are some high-quality leather goods as well, including a leather straghtjacket. International Direct Selling Technology Corp. rep Soloman said the company provides direct sales software to companies. IDSTC provides end-to-end solutions, he said, including everything from a website, interactive shopping cart and more. “We often hear that people are not even aware that software like this exists,” he said. “There are people spending a lot of time and energy on spreadsheets and the like, when our software handles everything for them.” French company Voulez-Vous displayed a variety of massage candles, lotions and oils, many of which are edible, in a number of new fragrances, including crème brulee, banana, gingerbread, mojito and margarita. Great Force Group Limited mainly deals with electronic products, toys, mold making, soft and hard plastic injection, development and production of sex products. The company made a splash it with vibrator that pulses to music and comes with a speaker system that conveniently hides the vibrator as well. Another manufacturers in attendance were Dongguan Zhida Toy Factory. Meanwhile, ABO Switzerland Co. Ltd. exhibited with the goal of letting enhancement pill manufacturers know that they provide many of the main ingredients for such pills and potions. China’s first latex factory, Double One Latex, showcased its lines of white-label condoms, while Nu-Sales met with vendors about its bullet vibes and stretchy cock rings, as well as its popular Magic Mascara Glow vibe. Shenzhen New Feeling Technology had cordless rechargeable and waterproof vibrators in unique shapes and colors. Company representative Gill said many of the materials used come from Europe. The vibes have two motors that perform eight functions. Rounding out the International Pavilion at ANE was Triple R International, which creates handmade glass objects. Company rep Samantha said the pieces are available in a number of colors, and falls or tails can be added to practically any one. ANE closed out its three-day run at the Hard Rock Casino & Hotel on Friday. For more information on the July show, visit AVNNoveltyExpo.com. Pictures from the International Room floor by HewmanBeing.com.