YNOT EUROPE – Chatsworth, Calif.-based novelty manufacturer and distributor Pipedream Products Inc. has added Raymond Houtenbos to its staff in the newly created position of sales executive for the European market.

Houtenbos said he has wanted to join the company’s “dream team” for half a decade.

“It has taken me five years to become an official member of the Pipedream family,” he revealed. “I have known [Chief Executive Officer] Nick [Orlandino] for a [long] time and am most happy to be representing such a quality selection of brands and supporting Pipedream’s distribution network in Europe.”

Houtenbos will operate a small office near Amsterdam, as well as travel to meet existing customers in the company’s expanding distribution network. European customers can expect to receive the same marketing, promotional and merchandising support as Pipedream’s Merch Team provides to customers in the U.S., he said.

According to Orlandino, Houtenbos’ 10 years of adult industry experience with major distributors including SCALA and DCL is a welcome addition to the Pipedream team.

“Ray is not only a personal friend of mine, [but] he [also] has been an unofficial member of the Pipedream family for several years,” Orlandino said. “Now it’s official, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have him on our Dream Team. Raymond’s experience in the European sector and familiarity with Pipedream brands is just what we need to continue to grow in this market.”

Houtenbos may be reached by email.

Pipedream’s selection includes more than 3,000 gifts, gags, lotions, vibes and novelties. For more information, visit PipedreamProducts.com.