As a founding company of the ANME Founders Show, CalExotics celebrated the event’s 30th anniversary with the debut of its Fall 2026 New Item Collection, seven StorErotica Award nominations, and Businessman of the Year honors for Vice President of Business Development Austin Ferdinand.
Throughout the show, CalExotics welcomed retailers, distributors, and industry partners to its booth for an exclusive preview of its Fall 2026 lineup. Building on the success of some of its most sought-after collections, CalExotics expanded fan favorites including California Dreaming®, Milk Master®, and Stroke It®, while introducing fresh innovations designed to give retailers even more opportunities to engage customers and drive sales. The showcase also reflected the company’s continued evolution, featuring elevated branding, refreshed merchandising, and a product strategy focused on helping retail partners succeed.
To ensure customers unable to attend ANME could still experience the excitement, CalExotics kicked off opening day with a special livestream in partnership with Williams Trading University. The virtual event showcased the Fall 2026 collection, highlighted key product introductions, and gave retailers an opportunity to explore the new lineup from anywhere.
“This year’s ANME carried special meaning for all of us,” said Susan Colvin, Founder and President of CalExotics. “As one of the founding companies behind this show, celebrating its 30th anniversary was incredibly rewarding. It was wonderful to connect with our customers, introduce our newest collections, and extend that experience beyond the show floor through our WTU livestream. The enthusiasm we saw throughout the week reminds us why these relationships continue to be at the heart of our business.”
The celebration continued during the 15th Annual StorErotica Awards, where Ferdinand was named Businessman of the Year. The award recognizes his more than two decades of leadership, dedication to customer relationships, and lasting contributions to the pleasure products industry.
Adding to the excitement, CalExotics earned seven StorErotica Award nominations, underscoring the company’s continued impact across multiple categories and reinforcing its reputation as one of the industry’s most respected and innovative brands.
“Receiving the Businessman of the Year award is an incredible honor,” said Ferdinand. “I’m grateful to everyone who has supported me throughout my career, especially our customers, our partners, and the entire CalExotics team. ANME has always been about building relationships, and being recognized during the show’s milestone anniversary made the moment even more meaningful. Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees and winners.”
From celebrating three decades of ANME to unveiling its latest innovations and earning industry recognition, the event marked another memorable chapter for CalExotics. As the company continues to evolve its brand and product portfolio, it remains focused on delivering innovation, quality, and the exceptional service its retail partners have come to expect.
About CalExotics
Founded in 1994, CalExotics is the world’s leading manufacturer of intimate lifestyle products, offering one of the industry’s largest selections of innovative, high-quality collections. Headquartered in Ontario, California, CalExotics continues to serve retailers worldwide with award-winning products, exceptional customer service, and a passion for innovation that has defined the company for more than three decades.
