COLT Studio Group (CSG) has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Netherlands-based distribution giant Scala Agenturen B.V. for exclusive European distribution of the complete COLT Studio Group product line.
CSG brands include Buckshot Productions, COLT Minute Man Solo Series, Olympus Studio, COLT Gear, Buckshot Toys, COLT Publications, and COLT Apparel lines such as COLT Leather
COLT recently celebrated its 40th year as a leader in the all-male erotica industry.
Scala Agenturen B.V., now in its 35th year, is the distribution subsidiary to Beate-Uhse ag.
In a statement issued today, John Rutherford, CSG President and Executive Producer, stated, "I have done business with Scala Agenturen B.V. for many years before and with the new leadership of Serge van der Hooft and his extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable team I have complete confidence in their successful long-term relationships and distribution channels that no other distributor in Europe can compare to. It's a perfect home for the high-quality and pinnacle brands of COLT Studio Group."
"We are thrilled to have found a unique partner who shares our goals and beliefs for the development and distribution of the entire COLT Studio Group brand across Europe," said Tom Settle, CSG Chief Financial Officer. "We are doubly excited to have found that partner in Scala Agenturen B.V., a team that believes in the same ideals we set for ourselves in the United States."
Scala's van der Hooft stated, "Scala Agenturen B.V. continues to build an excellent reputation for gay marketing, retailers and distribution. Our belief in long-term strategies and investments is proven by years of successful business and market leadership geared for the European consumer. With John Rutherford, Tom Settle and their team at COLT Studio Group, we found wonderful and successful partners who know how to produce one of the all-male industry's widest assortments and pinnacle-product lines. Our team here at Scala Agenturen B.V. shares their vision of creating a COLT Corner and one-stop-shop for retailers and distributors all across the European continent."
Scala Agenturen B.V. commences distribution of COLT Studio Group products with the three newest CSG DVD titles, COLT's Waterbucks 2 and Buckshot Productions' two-disc Premium Collector's Edition Big Rig: Extended Cab and Muscle Ranch 2.
For European distribution information on all COLT Studio Group products, please contact Tim Griek, 31 (0) 36 5219047 and [email protected]. Or contact CSG directly at [email protected].
Tom Settle, John Rutherford photo: GAYVNawards.com
