On the Move

CHESSINGTON, U.K. — Audiotonix announced the acquisition of Solid State Logic (SSL) as part of its expanding Group that already includes leading audio brands DiGiCo, DiGiGrid, Calrec and Allen & Heath. The deal was concluded Dec. 20, bringing together some of the world’s leading console manufacturing companies. Peter Gabriel, the majority shareholder in Solid State Logic, also becomes an investor in Audiotonix as part of the transaction.

AMHERST, NY — Stampede announced its recent appointment as Bose Professional’s distribution partner for the Caribbean and Latin American regions.

MADISON, WI – Full Compass appointed Craig Johnson chief executive officer. In his role as CEO, he will be responsible for setting the future strategy and direction of Full Compass Systems, as well as building and leading the senior executive team. Johnson comes to Full Compass with many years of experience in the pro audio, video, lighting and musical instrument markets, including senior positions with Musician’s Friend, Guitar Center and Gibson Guitar.

ELMSFORD, NY – Lawo, the Germany-based manufacturer of IP audio, video and control infrastructure solutions, is once again expanding its U.S. operations, adding personnel and opening a new support and logistics hub in Elmsford, NY, near New York City. Now with three times the size and capacity of its previous facility, Lawo’s new hub will serve as warehouse, test facility, training center and East Coast sales and support office. This new facility complements Lawo’s existing U.S. headquarters in New York City, West Coast sales and support office in Los Angeles, and Canadian headquarters in Toronto.

RIVERVALE, NJ – Professional audio visual manufacturing representative company On the Road Marketing has announced the addition of Ed Cox has joined OTR team as Vice President of Sales.

U.K. – Clear-Com announced the recent appointment of Chris Willis to Vice President of Sales.

AVANTE Audio announced the appointment of Chuck Green to Sales Manager.

BUENA PARK, CA – Yamaha Corporation of America, Professional Audio division named Dennis Dillinger district manager for its expanding Commercial Installation Solutions (CIS) sales team. The dedicated team serves the sound reinforcement integrator, contractor, and CIS dealer base to provide effective systems for the commercial, retail, and corporate markets. Dillinger comes to Yamaha from Brightline and he will be based in San Diego, CA.

DALLAS – Highlander Partners L.P. acquired Biamp Systems from Lomar Corporation. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Beaverton, OR, with additional engineering operations in Australia and New York, Biamp offers commercial audio systems for business, education and government facilities. Lomar will continue as a minority partner in the transaction.

NEW YORK – L-Acoustics has added Sandy Macdonald, pictured here, to its East Coast team and opened a new office in New York City. The new office space, inaugurated in October, offers the capacity for training as well as meetings and will be home to the growing L-Acoustics East Coast support team. The appointment of Sandy Macdonald as L-Acoustics sales manager, Musical and Theater, reinforces the L-Acoustics East Coast team, which includes Scott Pizzo, regional sales manager and Jesse Stevens, applications engineer.

PORT PERRY, Ontario – Adamson Systems Engineering named audio industry veteran Marc Bertrand managing director for Adamson Americas. In his new role, Bertrand will lead sales growth and network expansion in both the touring and installation markets in North and South America. Bertrand also announced the addition of Steve Allen and Chris Weatherford to the Adamson Americas team.

NEW YORK – Studio Instrument Rentals (SIR), a leading backline, audio, rehearsal and production support service company, which also rents gear for gigs from a dozen locations in the U.S., recently added Dallas, TX to the roster of markets it serves. The company, which started 50 years ago in New York, also serves Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle. The Dallas location is at 150 Express St., Dallas, TX, 75207-6706; 214.716.0611; [email protected].