Pipedream Products Announces Withdrawal From ANME

CHATSWORTH, Calif.—Pleasure products manufacturer Pipedream Products announced today it will no longer participate in the twice-yearly ANME Founders Show. “Our team can be of better service by being on the road and in our customers’ stores and offices. So that’s exactly what we’re going to do,” said Miranda Doyle, Pipedream sales manager. The decision comes on the heels of several corporate and culture changes at the mega-manufacturer, following the appointment earlier this year of Matthew Matsudaira as the company’s new CEO. “We will continue to focus on our customers’ success and work tirelessly for them, but ANME no longer fits our agenda,” said Matsudaira. “We’d like to thank the ANME show and the Founders for a great run. We’ve enjoyed many years of successful shows, and we wish all our friends, customers and competitors well this year.” Coming off the heels of one of its best quarters ever in the company’s history, Pipedream credits the success to a renewed focus on culture, operational efficiency, reliability and product differentiation. With a revamped product release schedule, sizable investments in infrastructure, and a new customer-obsessed culture, Pipedream’s priorities have radically shifted under new management. As a result, Pipedream has decided to no longer participate in the bi-yearly ANME show. “Pipedream is taking chances, thinking differently and changing the game,” said Sales Executive Mona Madrigal. “Not only is it refreshing for us; it’s paying off for our customers. I know they appreciate the focused attention at one on one visits in their own backyard more than 30 minutes at a trade show.” For more, visit PipedreamProducts.com.