OXFORD, U.K. — Solid State Logic named industry veteran Jay Easley vice president of Live Consoles in the Americas. Easley, most recently with Midas/Klark Teknik, will work closely with the company’s U.S. operation, SSL Inc., to assist with the studio console company’s push into North and South America’s live music marketplace.
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BEDFORDSHIRE, UK – Cadac has announced an expansion of its marketing team with the creation of dedicated brand development and brand marketing positions, and the appointment of Richard ‘Fez’ Ferriday and James Godbehear, respectively, to these positions (pictured here, L-R). Both had previously held similar positions at Midas/Klark Teknik.
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NILES, IL — Shure Inc. announced that Avi Vaidya, senior vice president of product development and chief technology officer has been promoted to executive vice president of product development and chief technology officer.
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MERIDIAN, MS — Peavey Electronics announced a new distribution partnership with Australian Music Group (AMG). AMG will distribute Peavey MI and Pro Audio products to Australia and New Zealand through its wholesale business, Australian Musical Imports/Music Link Australia.
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ANDOVER, MA –– As part of a concerted effort to grow and optimize their sales team, Fishman has recruited Ron Kronewitter as Key Accounts Manager. In his new position, Kronewitter will be responsible for handling major retail accounts including Guitar Center, Musician’s Friend and Sam Ash, as well as a number of other important independent dealers.
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GLASGOW — Outline s.r.l., the Italian manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems and associated products, is pleased to announce the formation of a new distribution partnership with CUK Audio. Effective immediately, CUK Audio assumes exclusive UK distribution rights for all Outline products.
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BEIJING — Stanley Lee has been named Business Development Director for Asia of NEXT-proaudio, the professional audio systems manufacturer from Portugal.
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SEATTLE — Symetrix named Mary Marshall, who has worked in an advisory role with Symetrix for many years and has been an integral part of the management team, as its CEO.
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CHESTER, PA — Community Professional Loudspeakers announced that John T. Wiggins, Community’s vice president, is retiring after a distinguished career spanning 41 years with the company. His last day with the company is June 28.
Read More »LONDON — Electra Partners, based here, acquired mixing console manufacturer Allen & Heath from D&M Holdings. Electra Private Equity PLC and Allen & Heath’s management have provided £43 million — about $66.2 million — of equity and debt.
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MANILA, Philippines — Music Group named Graham Rowlands senior manager of for its Midas, Klark Teknik and Turbosound brands in the Asia Pacific region, which includes China and India. Rowlands most recently served as Harman Professional’s Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia-based Regional Sales Director, Asia.
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CAMARILLO, CA — Rat Sound Systems, Inc. named Paul Freudenberg general manager. Freudenberg will be responsible for managing all operations and developing business with Touring, Installations, Retail Sales and the SoundTools brand.
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