PACRIM Distributors

What PACRIM Distributors does

PACRIM Distributors (legal name Pacific Rim Distribution Co.) is a Vancouver-based full-service international beverage distributor founded in 2016 by Garett Senez. The company consolidates 15 Canadian craft breweries and beverage brands — including Phillips Brewing, Parallel 49 Brewing, Vancouver Island Brewing, Four Winds Brewing, Off the Rail Brewing, Bomber Brewing, Lonetree Cider, Muddlers and Cabron RTDs, Hey Y'all hard iced tea, Phillips Soda Works, iOTA non-alcoholic beer, Sparkmouth craft soda, and Whistler Water — into refrigerated container shipments (20'/40' at 2-5°C) for export to 19+ international markets across Asia, Latin America, Oceania and Europe. The company operates a cold-chain warehouse at 356 5th Street East, North Vancouver, holding approximately 150 core SKUs year-round plus over 1,000 seasonal SKUs.

The core technical and operational differentiator is a warehouse consolidation model that eliminates per-SKU minimum order quantities — international buyers can order only what they need while sharing container freight costs across multiple breweries. Supporting infrastructure includes automated export documentation (CFIA, health certificates, ingredients lists), the PACRIM Craft Beer Education Platform for in-market training of sales reps and accounts, and logistics partnerships (notably preferential COSGO shipping rates). Distribution spans both direct enterprise retail relationships — including a notable Phillips Brewing Iconic Box Set launch at Costco Japan in August 2025 — and independent distributor channels across 21 countries, with Southeast Asia (especially the Philippines via S&R, Shopwise, and Landers) as the core focus market due to proximity and underdeveloped local craft production.

PACRIM generates revenue through product distribution margins and export service fees on a transaction basis (EX-Works pricing from the Vancouver warehouse, with optional 3PL logistics assistance). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting international retail chains and independent distributors, supported by content marketing via the PACRIM blog, newsletter, Instagram, trade show presence, and an official partnership with the Canadian Trade Commission Service for government-backed market development. The company is privately held, founder-led, has 1-10 employees plus regional partner agents, and has not disclosed external institutional funding.

Name

PACRIM Distributors

Legal name

Pacific Rim Distribution Co.

Website

https://pacrimdistributors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PACRIM Distributors is a Vancouver-based full-service international beverage distributor that consolidates 15+ Canadian craft breweries into refrigerated container shipments for export to 19+ international markets across Asia, Latin America, and Oceania, with named enterprise retail wins at Costco Japan, Carrefour, and 7-Eleven.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beverage Distribution Services

NAICS

Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (424810), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bar, Restaurant & On-Premise Beverage Supply Wholesale (AFAIAGAI), Beverage Logistics, Warehousing & Cold-Chain Distribution (AFAIAGAM)

Keywords

• Craft beer distribution
• Beverage export services
• RTD cocktail wholesale
• Cold chain logistics
• International beverage distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution & Export: Full-service distributor model selling Canadian craft beer, RTDs (tequila, gin, vodka), ice wine, craft sodas, and non-alcoholic beverages to international markets. Revenue derived from product margins and export service fees. EX-Works pricing from Vancouver warehouse with optional 3PL assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PACRIM Distributors is a full-service international beverage distributor that consolidates Canadian craft beer, RTDs (tequila, gin, vodka cocktails), ciders, ice wine, craft sodas, and non-alcoholic beverages from 15+ breweries at its Vancouver cold-chain warehouse and exports them to 19+ international markets. The company provides complete logistics including refrigerated container shipping, customs documentation, in-market sales support, listing calls, retail planning, and brand-building services to international retail chains and independent distributors.

Product overview

PACRIM Distributors operates as a full-service international beverage distributor and export company, consolidating products from 15+ Canadian craft breweries and beverage brands into a unified distribution network. The core portfolio includes craft beers (Phillips Brewing, Parallel 49 Brewing, Vancouver Island Brewing, Four Winds Brewing, Off the Rail Brewing, Bomber Brewing), RTD cocktails (Muddlers, Cabron, Hey Y'all), ciders (Lonetree Cider), non-alcoholic craft sodas (Phillips Soda Works), non-alcoholic beers (iOTA), and premium waters (Whistler Water). Services include export logistics with cold-chain refrigerated containers, customs documentation, in-market sales and marketing support, education programs, and government trade facilitation. The company ships to 19+ international markets across Asia, Latin America, and Australia from their Vancouver warehouse.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Phillips Brewing
• Parallel 49 Brewing
• Vancouver Island Brewing
• Four Winds Brewing
• Off the Rail Brewing
• Bomber Brewing
• Hey Y'all Hard Iced Tea
• Muddlers RTD Cocktails
• Cabron Tequila RTDs
• Lonetree Cider
• Phillips Soda Works
• iOTA Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer
• Whistler Water
• Sparkmouth Craft Soda
• Electric Unicorn IPA
• Craft Pilsner
• Happy Lager
• Export & Distribution Services
• PACRIM Craft Beer Education Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-year shelf life for RTDs vs 9-12 months for traditional beer
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canadian Trade Commission ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPACRIM is a partner of the Canadian Trade Commission Service, working with local embassies and chambers to build the 'Canada' brand in international markets. This government partnership supports market development and provides credibility for Canadian craft beverage exports.
• COSGOminorOthersPreferred shipping rates through COSGO partnership for international freight logistics, reducing transportation costs for consolidated container shipments.
• STARMEDIXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAjit Pal from STARMEDIX based in UAE listed as part of PACRIM's team network, representing sales efforts in the Middle East region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Breakthru Beverage Group: One of the largest US beverage wholesalers distributing wine, spirits, and beer across multiple states. Comparable to PACRIM as a multi-category beverage distributor, though vastly larger in scale and primarily US-domestic rather than international export.
• Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits: The largest beverage distributor in North America, carrying wine, spirits, and beer. Comparable as a broad multi-category distributor, though with materially larger scale, US focus, and primarily domestic wholesale rather than craft-focused international export.
• Republic National Distributing Company: Major US beverage alcohol distributor covering wine, spirits, and beer across multiple states. Comparable to PACRIM in distribution function but with a much broader and deeper US-centric portfolio versus PACRIM's export-focused craft specialization.
• Winebow Group: Large US wine and spirits importer and distributor with international supplier relationships. Comparable to PACRIM in importing and distributing third-party beverage brands, though focused on wine/spirits and US-domestic distribution.

Regional players

• Mark Anthony Brands: Canadian-headquartered beverage company behind White Claw, Mike's Hard Lemonade, and other RTD/craft brands with international distribution. Comparable to PACRIM as a Canadian-rooted beverage company with RTD emphasis and global reach, though far larger and brand-owner rather than third-party distributor.
• Bières du Monde: Canadian specialty beer importer and distributor serving the Quebec and broader Canadian market with international craft brands. Comparable to PACRIM as a Canada-based craft beer distributor aggregating international breweries, though focused on Canadian inbound distribution rather than Canadian outbound export.

Direct peers

• Merchant du Vin: Long-standing US craft beer importer representing Belgian, British, and other international breweries to American wholesalers. Comparable to PACRIM as a specialty craft beer importer/distributor working with multiple brewery partners, though smaller and primarily US-focused.
• Skurnik Wines & Spirits: US-based specialty importer and distributor of fine wine and craft spirits from family-owned producers worldwide. Comparable to PACRIM as a specialty multi-brand beverage importer representing independent producers to retail and on-premise accounts, though wine/spirits-focused rather than beer-centric.
• B. United International: US-based importer and distributor specializing in craft beer and specialty beverages from international breweries. Closely comparable to PACRIM in business model (consolidating third-party craft brands for export/import) and customer base (retail and on-premise accounts), though focused on inbound US distribution rather than outbound from Canada.
• Eurobrew: Canadian-based beverage distributor representing imported and domestic craft beer brands to Canadian licensees. Comparable as a Canadian craft beverage distributor aggregating multi-brand portfolios, though focused on the Canadian market rather than international export.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/pacrimdistributors
• Xx.com/pacrimbeer
• Facebookfacebook.com/pacrimdistributors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pacificrim-distributors

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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