Thursday, October 18, 2012
Drinks Americas Announces Asia Distribution Agreement With Oceanus AP
press release
Oct. 10, 2012, 9:00 a.m. EDT
LOS ANGELES, Oct 10, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd., (“Drinks” or the “Company”) (otcqb:DKAM), a leading developer and marketer of beverage products, today announced the appointment of Oceanus AP Pte. Ltd. (“Oceanus AP”) as its Asia distribution representative for all of the Company’s brands.
According to International Wine & Spirit Research, a market intelligence firm, Asia is expected to become the world’s fastest-growing alcoholic beverage market over the next four years, increasing its share of the global alcoholic drinks market from 36.8% to 40.2% between 2011 and 2016.
“Oceanus AP has a proven track record with major brands of spirits, and its CEO, Edward McDonnell, is a seasoned veteran with a long history in global distribution,” stated Federico Cabo, CEO of Drinks. “Over the past 14 months, we have grown our distribution from five states to all 50 states plus nine countries. This agreement further extends our global footprint within the Asia-Pacific region, one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for alcoholic beverages, and is expected to drive long-term sales growth.”
About Oceanus AP Pte. Ltd.
Oceanus AP is a Singapore-based warehousing hub supporting beer, wine and spirit companies from the European Union & the Americas. Our current and former partners are: Patron Spirits, La Fee Absinthe, Sagatiba, Matusalem Rum, Babco Brands and Casa Noble. Oceanus AP is a member of the Liberty Lighthouse Group, the oldest operating premium spirits agency in the Asia-Pacific region.
About Drinks Americas
DKAM develops, owns, markets, and nationally distributes alcoholic premium beverages. In June 2011, the Company entered into a sales, distribution and licensing agreement with Worldwide Beverage Imports, LLC and is now selling and distributing KAH(R) Tequila, Agave 99(R) Tequila, Rio Bravo Beer, Crazy Pig Mexican Ale and Chili Devil Beer. The Company also markets Willie Nelson’s Old Whiskey River Bourbon, receives a royalty for Kid Rock’s American Badass Beer and Damiana Mexican Liqueur, and owns and distributes Rheingold Beer.
For further information, please visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/KahTequila and on our new websites at www.drinksamericas.com and www.rheingoldbrewingcompany.com .
Safe Harbor
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this release, including the description of the company and its product offerings, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the historical volatility and low trading volume of our stock, the risk and uncertainties inherent in the early stages of growth companies, the company’s need to raise substantial additional capital to proceed with its business, risks associated with competitors, and other risks detailed from time to time in the company’s most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. The company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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SOURCE: Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd.
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
Matusalem Rums letter of recommendation
January 5, 2012
Dear Sir/Madame,
Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jim Tirrell, and I am responsible for worldwide sales of Matusalem Rums.
In April of 2010, I approached Ted McDonnell regarding our Asia/Pacific business and how we intended to grow that segment. At that time we were considering going into Australia only. After several discussions with Ted I began to realize there was an opportunity to expand our business using Ted’s Oceanus AP; Logistic and Warehousing Company and his Asia Pacific liquor network.
With Ted’s, Liberty Lighthouse Group Agency, support we added, in addition to Australia, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Japan. We now have a solid base of business from which to grow.
I would highly recommend working with Ted McDonnell and his group of Asia Pacific companies; Liberty Lighthouse Group andOceanus AP.
Sincerely
Jim C. Tirrell
James C. Tirrell
Senior Vice President
New Business Development
Matusalem Rums
2151 S. LeJuene Road
Miami, Florida 33487
Tele: 305 448 8255
Fax: 305 443 9528
Cell: 954 610 1930
jim@matusalem.com
www.matusalem.com
2008 Frontier Award- Logistic Company Name Change
The Wayzata Logistic Company takes a special pride in this
FDFA/AFHT award as Patron Spirits first & exclusive
Asia/Pacific logistic & supply chain.
In three years, the Patron Tequila Brand has gone from being a USA-centric to becoming a global player. The Patron Spirits Company set up its first international division in the Asia/Pacific region, 2005. Under the direction of Ted McDonnell, CEO, of the Liberty Lighthouse Group and Wayzata Company became a model for supplying global markets.
The Wayzata Company, is currently known as Oceanus AP and was proud to be the Patron Spirits Company key source for supplying all Asia Pacific Regional, Duty Free & Domestic markets, since its international inception. (2005 – 2011 Nov.)
This Award is voted by all the buyers in DF regardless of category chose Patron Spirits as the Best Supplier. Patron Spirits was up against heavy weights of the industry and all other duty free sectors.’ This is going to give us the opportunity to fill the gaps in the travel retail industry.’’ (JM)
In 2009 the Wayzata Company became OCEANUS AP.
Ted McDonnell, Jr. – CEO
Liberty Lighthouse Group and Oceanus AP Company
Monday, May 17, 2010
What We Do
Global Warehousing & Logistic Center
Where are You Now?
* Warehousing in Europe: makes practical business sense for your vast European customers: Germany, Belgium, Netherland, UK, or France.
* Warehousing in the USA; California, New York,or Florida makes good sense for the rather large USA middle & upper class consumers
Does your company have an Asia/Pacific (A/P) Hub?
* Does your business plan on brand building it presence in the most populace and largest surging wealth region in the world?
* Do your Asia/Pacific distributors paying premium prices for shipping & insurance?
* Does your company subsidize its profit or advertising funds to cover high cost in just doing business in the A/P region?
* Does your company its profits and pass on savings to your regional partners?
* Do you want to increase regional distribution and sale at true competitive RSP?
Warehousing Controller
* Every Case is accounted & report on each week by our warehousing partners.
* Each order shipped to your regional distributor is reported to your office with final Shipping Document on the day.
* Monthly the Oceanus AP will send out a Summary Reports covering: Cases sold, Bottle samples, Stock on hand, POS sent & on hand.
* Plus any other regional business issues.
Oceanus AP's is your Warehousing Partner...
Where: Singapore: Warehousing with the World's 1# Sea Port.
What: Your Asia/Pacific Regional Hub; Warehousing, Logistic, Communication and Documentation partner.
Why:
* We want your brands closer to your Asia/Pacific regional customers...
* We want your brands to be more competitively priced against market leaders.
* We want to save you and your regional distributors needless extra cost (s)...
How?
* By us working together and warehousing the next 6 month stock in Singapore.
* Pass on the savings per case with reduced shipping cost per case with a 20ft container will offer...
* By your Asia/Pacific distributors ordering out of "Asia's number 1# Sea Port" will offer a chance for consolidating orders and enjoy the Asean nations agreement with reduced shipping rates.
Bottom Line: We want your company to compete on par with the other major international brand companies.
Philippines Logistic Control
* Oceanus AP will accept all orders from Asia/Pacific Distributors.
* Oceanus AP will send a Layout document to Singapore warehouse.
* Oceanus AP will send a Proforma document for the invoiced order back to the distributor for approval.
* Once the Proforma is reviewed approved then instructions to ship is sent to Singapore.
* A copy of the Shipment document is sent to the brand company on the day of shipping.
* Oceanus AP understands the delicate nature of business concerning the Asia/Pacific regions; taxes, documentation, communications and as we act on behalf of its brand company.
SINGAPORE WAREHOUSE
* We will warehouse your brands in Singapore for your Asia/Pacific business.
* Our Partner; RS Bonded will arrange all shipments with the approved invoiced documentation
* Working with the finest Singapore Seaports that are recognized as the world finest and most efficient Seaport in the world.
* Singapore Ports are recognized to be the world's most efficient seaport makes Oceanus AP's quotes competitive for warehousing and shipping rates.
* Singapore Seaport average shipping days see; (Asia/Pacific Hub - Asia/Pacific Liquor Market Biz ).
* Geographically, it is also ideal as its offers the shortest distance to most key location in the Asian/Pacific region.
* Most importantly; Singapore's government demands transparency by having all operations on-line.
Warehousing Controller
* Every Case is accounted & report on each week by our warehousing partners.
* Each order shipped to your regional distributor is reported to your office with final Shipping Document on the day.
* Monthly the Oceanus AP will send out a Summary Reports covering: Cases sold, Bottle samples, Stock on hand, POS sent & on hand.
* Plus any other regional business issues.
Oceanus AP's is your Warehousing Partner...
Where: Singapore: Warehousing with the World's 1# Sea Port.
What: Your Asia/Pacific Regional Hub; Warehousing, Logistic, Communication and Documentation partner.
Why:
* We want your brands closer to your Asia/Pacific regional customers...
* We want your brands to be more competitively priced against market leaders.
* We want to save you and your regional distributors needless extra cost (s)...
How?
* By us working together and warehousing the next 6 month stock in Singapore.
* Pass on the savings per case with reduced shipping cost per case with a 20ft container will offer...
* By your Asia/Pacific distributors ordering out of "Asia's number 1# Sea Port" will offer a chance for consolidating orders and enjoy the Asean nations agreement with reduced shipping rates.
Asia's Banking Hub
Banking in Hong Kong
* The Oceanus AP Ltd (BVI) account is with HSBC Bank.
* All cash payments will be deposited into a Oceanus AP Bank Account prior to shipment.
* A second Account with the First Metro Bank is for those whom pay with Letter of Credit.
* Each 25th of the months is the cut off date.
* Each 30th of the Month the brand company receives their reports and all payments notices.
Where are You Now?
* Warehousing in Europe: makes practical business sense for your vast European customers: Germany, Belgium, Netherland, UK, or France.
* Warehousing in the USA; California, New York,or Florida makes good sense for the rather large USA middle & upper class consumers
Does your company have an Asia/Pacific (A/P) Hub?
* Does your business plan on brand building it presence in the most populace and largest surging wealth region in the world?
* Do your Asia/Pacific distributors paying premium prices for shipping & insurance?
* Does your company subsidize its profit or advertising funds to cover high cost in just doing business in the A/P region?
* Does your company its profits and pass on savings to your regional partners?
* Do you want to increase regional distribution and sale at true competitive RSP?
Warehousing Controller
* Every Case is accounted & report on each week by our warehousing partners.
* Each order shipped to your regional distributor is reported to your office with final Shipping Document on the day.
* Monthly the Oceanus AP will send out a Summary Reports covering: Cases sold, Bottle samples, Stock on hand, POS sent & on hand.
* Plus any other regional business issues.
Oceanus AP's is your Warehousing Partner...
Where: Singapore: Warehousing with the World's 1# Sea Port.
What: Your Asia/Pacific Regional Hub; Warehousing, Logistic, Communication and Documentation partner.
Why:
* We want your brands closer to your Asia/Pacific regional customers...
* We want your brands to be more competitively priced against market leaders.
* We want to save you and your regional distributors needless extra cost (s)...
How?
* By us working together and warehousing the next 6 month stock in Singapore.
* Pass on the savings per case with reduced shipping cost per case with a 20ft container will offer...
* By your Asia/Pacific distributors ordering out of "Asia's number 1# Sea Port" will offer a chance for consolidating orders and enjoy the Asean nations agreement with reduced shipping rates.
Bottom Line: We want your company to compete on par with the other major international brand companies.
Philippines Logistic Control
* Oceanus AP will accept all orders from Asia/Pacific Distributors.
* Oceanus AP will send a Layout document to Singapore warehouse.
* Oceanus AP will send a Proforma document for the invoiced order back to the distributor for approval.
* Once the Proforma is reviewed approved then instructions to ship is sent to Singapore.
* A copy of the Shipment document is sent to the brand company on the day of shipping.
* Oceanus AP understands the delicate nature of business concerning the Asia/Pacific regions; taxes, documentation, communications and as we act on behalf of its brand company.
SINGAPORE WAREHOUSE
* We will warehouse your brands in Singapore for your Asia/Pacific business.
* Our Partner; RS Bonded will arrange all shipments with the approved invoiced documentation
* Working with the finest Singapore Seaports that are recognized as the world finest and most efficient Seaport in the world.
* Singapore Ports are recognized to be the world's most efficient seaport makes Oceanus AP's quotes competitive for warehousing and shipping rates.
* Singapore Seaport average shipping days see; (Asia/Pacific Hub - Asia/Pacific Liquor Market Biz ).
* Geographically, it is also ideal as its offers the shortest distance to most key location in the Asian/Pacific region.
* Most importantly; Singapore's government demands transparency by having all operations on-line.
Warehousing Controller
* Every Case is accounted & report on each week by our warehousing partners.
* Each order shipped to your regional distributor is reported to your office with final Shipping Document on the day.
* Monthly the Oceanus AP will send out a Summary Reports covering: Cases sold, Bottle samples, Stock on hand, POS sent & on hand.
* Plus any other regional business issues.
Oceanus AP's is your Warehousing Partner...
Where: Singapore: Warehousing with the World's 1# Sea Port.
What: Your Asia/Pacific Regional Hub; Warehousing, Logistic, Communication and Documentation partner.
Why:
* We want your brands closer to your Asia/Pacific regional customers...
* We want your brands to be more competitively priced against market leaders.
* We want to save you and your regional distributors needless extra cost (s)...
How?
* By us working together and warehousing the next 6 month stock in Singapore.
* Pass on the savings per case with reduced shipping cost per case with a 20ft container will offer...
* By your Asia/Pacific distributors ordering out of "Asia's number 1# Sea Port" will offer a chance for consolidating orders and enjoy the Asean nations agreement with reduced shipping rates.
Asia's Banking Hub
Banking in Hong Kong
* The Oceanus AP Ltd (BVI) account is with HSBC Bank.
* All cash payments will be deposited into a Oceanus AP Bank Account prior to shipment.
* A second Account with the First Metro Bank is for those whom pay with Letter of Credit.
* Each 25th of the months is the cut off date.
* Each 30th of the Month the brand company receives their reports and all payments notices.
About Us
The Oceanus AP is you complete Asia/Pacific Partner. We will manage your;
* Warehousing
* Shipping
* Communications
* Logistic
* Invoicing and Documentation
* Banking
Oceanus AP Capability / Features
Oceanus AP will be able to handle more than 15 clients and 500 orders per week
Oceanus AP has the answers for your brands Asia/Pacific success…
In late 2005, The Patron Spirits Company joined forces with the Oceanus AP resulting in a 98% penetration into regional markets. Patron’s business has more than quadruple in terms of case volume with soaring profits month on month, year on year.
Oceanus AP Management Report Capability
Oceanus AP is able to generate various warehouse management report, stock movement report, product location report. Some of the reports are Picking List, Location allocation Report, Stock Ageing Reports, Stock Count Reports, Stock Balance report, Stock Movement Report, Audit Report, Goods Discrepancy Notes, Excess Inventory Note.
We ascribe to Asia/Pacific Better Business Practice...
Diplomacy with its regional customers that is not normally fully understood from afar.
Work within International and the Asean Treaties...
Mindful of International Understanding & Agreements between our partners.
We protect your Company by compiling within all regional shipping, documentations, declarations and documentation Laws...
Jointly, we will develop an understanding for long term success.
Mission Statement
Oceanus AP ascribes too all businesses are local in a Global Village… Our Vision is to offer superior services on behalf of our Brand Company partners in the Asia/Pacific region, while indextaining regional values & customs.
* Warehousing
* Shipping
* Communications
* Logistic
* Invoicing and Documentation
* Banking
Oceanus AP Capability / Features
Oceanus AP will be able to handle more than 15 clients and 500 orders per week
Oceanus AP has the answers for your brands Asia/Pacific success…
In late 2005, The Patron Spirits Company joined forces with the Oceanus AP resulting in a 98% penetration into regional markets. Patron’s business has more than quadruple in terms of case volume with soaring profits month on month, year on year.
Oceanus AP Management Report Capability
Oceanus AP is able to generate various warehouse management report, stock movement report, product location report. Some of the reports are Picking List, Location allocation Report, Stock Ageing Reports, Stock Count Reports, Stock Balance report, Stock Movement Report, Audit Report, Goods Discrepancy Notes, Excess Inventory Note.
We ascribe to Asia/Pacific Better Business Practice...
Diplomacy with its regional customers that is not normally fully understood from afar.
Work within International and the Asean Treaties...
Mindful of International Understanding & Agreements between our partners.
We protect your Company by compiling within all regional shipping, documentations, declarations and documentation Laws...
Jointly, we will develop an understanding for long term success.
Mission Statement
Oceanus AP ascribes too all businesses are local in a Global Village… Our Vision is to offer superior services on behalf of our Brand Company partners in the Asia/Pacific region, while indextaining regional values & customs.
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