Arturia Pres . Frederic Brun
Korg Canada Now Distributing Arturia
Korg Canada , a JAM Industries company , is now the official distributor for Arturia in Canada . Arturia specializes in the development of music software and hardware for professional and amateur musicians and producers .
Steve Knowles , VP of Korg Canada and Erikson Music , says , “ We are very excited to add a premium brand such as Arturia to our lineup . Their passion along with our expertise and knowledge lines up well for success in the Canadian market .”
For more information , contact Korg Canada : 514-457-2555 , FAX 514-457-0055 , www . korgcanada . com .
SFM ’ s Franco Caruso
SFM Now North American Distributor for One Control
SFM MI has been appointed as the exclusive North American distributor of One Control products . Founded in 2010 , One Control is a Japanese manufacturer of pedal switchers , power supplies , and products that allow musicians to fine-tune their pedal boards .
“ We are thrilled to be One Control ’ s new distribution partner for North America ,” says John Kelley , GM of SFM MI . “ Their approach to effects and effect management design is fresh and innovative , and their professional-grade , affordable products are a natural fit with our other premium guitar-oriented brands .”
For more information , contact SFM : 514- 780-2070 , FAX 514-780-2111 , info @ sfm . ca , www . sfm . ca .
Eastman Music Company Purchases Portion of Backun Musical Services
Instrument and accessories manufacturer and distributor Eastman Music Company has made a significant investment in Backun Musical Services , a Canadian manufacturer of clarinets and woodwind accessories . This investment builds on the existing Eastman distribution of Backun products to dealers
Eastman ’ s Qian Ni & Backun ’ s Morrie Backun in North America and sees Backun President Morrie Backun and Eastman CEO Qian Ni sharing co-ownership of Backun Musical Services .
“ I have known Qian for several years , as we enjoy a similar history of being woodwind players who have developed our own businesses . The impressive organization he has built , including the exceptional team at Eastman , will help us grow the recognition and availability of Backun products , while bolstering Eastman ’ s line of woodwinds ,” says Morrie Backun . “ Our mutual goal is to continue offering exceptional products and outstanding customer service to musicians and dealers around the world .”
For more information , contact Backun Musical Services : 604-205-5770 , sales @ backunmusical . com , www . backunmusical . com .
Carl Langevin Promoted to North American Sales Manager for Godin
Godin Guitars has announced the promotion of Carl Langevin to the role of North American sales manager . Langevin has been with Godin since June 2016 and has over 25 years of experience in the music industry and 10 in MI .
“ I ’ ve always been a Godin Guitars fan ,” Langevin tells Canadian Music Trade . “ We build guitars in North America , guitars that adapt to yesterday , today , and tomorrow ’ s guitar playing . I am proud to be part of this great , innovative Canadian company that shares similar values to mine .” Langevin can be reached at clangevin @ godinguitars . com .
For more information , contact Godin Guitars : 514-457-7977 , FAX 514-457-5774 , info @ godinguitars . com , www . godinguitars . com .
GerrAudio Names Peter Snelgrove as Director of Marketing & Education
GerrAudio has announced the appointment of Peter Snelgrove to the newly-created position of director of marketing and education .
Snelgrove has 10 years of experience in sales and marketing , initially with the Canadian division of News America Marketing and , most recently , with the mobile application Checkout51 . He will be handling GerrAudio ’ s social media and online presence , co-ordinating all print advertising and online news activities , and focusing on the development and implementation of Gerr- Audio ’ s product training seminars and special events .
He will be based out of the new Brockville , ON head office and can be reached at 613-342-6999 ext . 102 and peter @ gerr . com .
Godin Guitars ’ Carl Langevin
Peter Snelgrove For more information , contact GerrAudio Distribution : 613-342-6999 , FAX 613-342-8499 , info @ gerr . com , www . gerr . com .
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