On the Move

WEBSTER, NY — Ashly Audio appointed LVX Marketing as its rep firm for northern California and northern Nevada. Between them, LVX President Ed Ulibarri and LVX CEO John Hernandez (pictured here, L-R) have more than 50 years of experience working with professional audio manufacturers, and their combined experience in the retail market extends even beyond that.

ARMONK, NY – Italian Speaker Imports has expanded its product line and entered into an agreement with Bespeco of Castelfidardo, Italy to be the exclusive distributor of its products here in the United States. The partnership ­­­­unites two companies that are dedicated to quality, integrity and a superior customer experience – and promises to bring European music accessories of exceptional quality to the U.S. market. 

NEWBURY PARK, CA — American Music & Sound named Tim Schaeffer senior vice president for Allen & Heath USA. Schaeffer, who has more than 30 years of pro audio sales and marketing experience, will manage Allen & Heath USA to build and develop its sales and support teams and to promote sales growth and customer satisfaction. The appointment marks a return for Schaeffer to the company.

dBTechnologies is pleased to announce the appointment of Image Marketing, Inglish Marketing Group, Darby Associates, Midwest AV Group and BC Electronics Sales as independent representative firms for the company. Pictured here is Colin Stuybaker, dBTechnologies’ USA Sales Manager.

PHOENIX — Clearwing Systems Integration announced that Jeffery Sussman has joined their team as general manager. Sussman will oversee integration operations for both Milwaukee and Phoenix offices.

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA — Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro) has appointed Jessica R. (Jess) Sullivan to the position of National Sales Manager. The announcement was made by Bradley Johnson, GC Pro Director, and reflects the division’s ongoing efforts to assemble the strongest leadership team possible. In her new position, Sullivan will be responsible for the overall management of the GC Pro Account Managers, developing/growing their overall sales figures through effective management of their clients’ needs. She will also form a working partnership with the Retail Store Managers, District Managers, and Regional Vice Presidents to ensure the success of each Account Manager.

ARGENTINA – DPA Microphones is pleased to announce that it has named Equaphon Sistemas de Sonido SRL as its new distributor in the Argentina market. Equaphon designs, develops and manufactures international-quality sound products, and represents the best international brands in professional audio. At the same time, the company guarantees all its products: the ones designed and manufactured in Argentina and abroad, as well as the products of the companies it represents.

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MEXICO CITY – DOR Internacional, S.A. de C.V. based in Jalisco with offices in Mexico City, Mexico, has been appointed the new exclusive Mexican Distributor. The distributorship was announced at the recent Expo Sound:Check tradeshow where DOR Internacional added VUE Audiotechnik presence to their exhibit portfolio. DOR is responding to the enormous interest VUE garnered at the expo by holding an immersive open-house demo in May, providing an immediate chance for people to hear VUE systems in a real world environment.

BURBANK, CA — Continuing the expansion of its North American team, Riedel Communications has appointed Rhett Frazier to oversee business development for the Western United States. Frazier joins the company with nearly a decade of experience in broadcast- and media-focused sales, account management, solution design, and business strategy and development.

AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND – Audio Brands Australia was recently named exclusive distributor for Earthworks Products in Australia and New Zealand. Audio Brands Australia began distributing Earthworks installation microphones in 2014 as the company’s Contractor Distributor. With this new appointment, Audio Brands now offers the complete line, including measurement, instrument, vocal, choir, gooseneck, video conference and boardroom microphones, as well as the Earthworks Zero Distortion preamps.