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Pictured here, from left, are Sandra Gama (Accountant), Christian Schniering (Product Support Manager – VSM), Herbert Lemcke (President) and Doug Smith (Engineering Manager).

Lawo North America Moves HQ to New Toronto Location

TORONTO — Lawo North America Corp. has moved its headquarters offices to a new facility in Toronto. The new address is: Lawo North America Corp., 2041 McCowan Road Unit 1, Toronto, Ontario M1S 3Y6 Canada; 416.292.0078  (phone); 416.292.0402 (fax). The company also has separate East and West Coast sales and support operations in the U.S. Pictured here, from left, are Sandra Gama (Accountant), Christian Schniering (Product Support Manager – VSM), Herbert Lemcke (President) and Doug Smith (Engineering Manager).

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From left, Niels Jorgen Ohrgaard and Bob Snelgrove

DPA Microphones Names GerrAudio Canadian Distributor

BROCKVILLE, ON — DPA Microphones named GerrAudio, based here, as its distributor in Canada. GerrAudio president Bob Snelgrove pledged to support the brand with “product introductions, education and demonstrations, along with quick accessibility to products and technical support.” Pictured here are DPA Microphones executive vice president of sales Niels Jørgen Øhrgaard (pictured left) and Snelgrove (right).

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Michael Sipe

Michael Sipe to Head Western Region Sales for Allen & Heath

WOODLAND HILLS, CA — American Music & Sound (AM&S) named Michael Sipe western regional sales manager. Sipe, based in Kansas City, will work with the company’s dealers and reps. Along with experience gained at BC Electronics, Digital Sound Systems and ShowCore Inc., Sipe is an accomplished musician and graduate of the Berklee College of Music.

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Guitar Center’s GC Pro division installed a sound system that includes D.A.S. Audio gear

GC Pro Installs D.A.S. Audio Gear for Club 8 in Dallas

DALLAS, TX — For 10,000-square-foot Club 8, which opened in Nov. 2013, Guitar Center’s GC Pro division installed a sound system that includes D.A.S. Audio gear. The main system centers on Aero 12A elements with LX-218CA for the low end and Convert 12A for delays. Additonal D.A.S. Audio gear is used for monitors and for sound reinforcement beyond the club’s 100-by-65-by-20-foot main room.

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Pictured here, from left, are, from RCF USA, John Krupa (national sales manager) and Roni Nevo (president) and, from Cowser Marketing, Jim Cowser, Greg Labruzzi, John Fedorko and Brandon Bishop.

RCF Announces Rep Awards Winners

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – At its biannual rep meeting here in January, RCF USA honored high achievers with manufacturer rep awards. Cowser Marketing received the 2013 RCF USA Rep of the Year award. Jerry Sehi, southern Florida product specialist for Quest Marketing, and  Tod White, president of Bob White Associates, received individual rewards. Pictured here, from left, are, from RCF USA, John Krupa (national sales manager) and Roni Nevo (president) and, from Cowser Marketing, Jim Cowser, Greg Labruzzi, John Fedorko and Brandon Bishop.

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Holger de Buhr

VUE Audiotechnik Launches European Operation

SAN DIEGO — VUE marked the second anniversary of the company’s founding with the launch of VUE Audiotechnik Europa GmbH here, led by newly appointed managing director Holger de Buhr, pictured here. VUE Audiotechnik Europa GmbH begins operations immediately. VUE’s EVP Jim Sides, who has extensive European experience, will work directly with de Buhr during the initial ramp-up phase.

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Joey Wolpert

Joey Wolpert Named CEO of SCCS

SAN FRANCISCO — Audio industry veteran Joey Wolpert has been named CEO of SCCS and will oversee sales and marketing of SCCS’s four core brands: Studiomaster Pro Audio, Carlsbro guitar amps and accessories, CD electronic drum kits and keyboard and percussion amplifiers and Staar stage lighting and stands. SCCS is part of the global Soundking group of companies. Wolpert’s previous positions include VP of sales and marketing for AKG’s automotive group and president of Elepani Productions (Hawaii).

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