CHATSWORTH, Calif. - Roy Karch of Empire Distributors has launched Pacific Coast, a new wholesale distribution channel for adult DVD. Industry vets Craig Jelin and Ed Kail are on board as VP and national sales manager, respectively.
According to Karch, PCI aims to give manufacturers a boost “by gathering them under one roof and managing all aspects of their wholesale DVD distribution, including warehousing, sales, invoicing, shipping and collections, thereby allowing them to make the best possible movies while cutting costs and maximizing profits.
“By outsourcing their distribution to us, manufacturers can reduce their operations and overhead costs,” said Karch. “In this current climate, with the changes our industry is experiencing, that could be the difference between sinking and swimming.”
Jelin has eighteen years of experience in the adult industry, including over a decade with LFP Distributing, where he served as National Marketing Director and Director of Sales for Hustler Video. Most recently, Jelin was VP of Sales and Marketing for Pure Play Media where he oversaw the distribution of such studios as Private, Score, Naughty America and Swank.
“Pacific Coast is ideal for manufacturers who can’t afford to spend their precious time and resources on housing and moving the product they make,” explained Jelin. “We are going to free them up to concentrate on production while benefiting from our streamlined shipping operations, hard-won sales expertise and consortium-style distribution model.”
“Getting Craig on board to launch Pacific Coast was a major coup,” said Karch. “There are few players in our industry with the kind of experience, relationships, savvy and skills that he brings to the table."
Kail, who began his career at Caballero, spent over twenty years at VCA, and has also sold for such companies as Elegant Angel and Devil's Films.
“[Ed is] one of the great characters and great salesmen in porn and we're fortunate to have him on the team,” said Jelin.
Kail's most recent job was as National Sales Manager for DVSX and XCartel, two lines that PCI will represent. Other studios signing on with Pacific Coast include No Limit, Spitfire and Kimberly West Productions.
“I’m really excited that DVSX, XCartel, No Limit, Spitfire and Kimberly West Productions have chosen Pacific Coast for their wholesale sales and distribution,” said Jelin. “Our team is highly motivated and prepared to meet the challenges of a highly competitive marketplace.”
Jelin and Kail can be reached at 818-407-0696 or faxed at 818-407-1272 or via e-mail at [email protected] or [email protected].
