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SFM Promotes Lisa Griffiths to Director of Marketing
SFM has announced the promotion of Lisa Griffiths to director of marketing .
Griffiths has been involved in many facets of SFM over the years , starting as a marketing project manager for the MI , CI , and Lighting divisions in 2011 , then moving over to managing corporate and Shure marketing projects in 2012 . She was then promoted to marketing manager in 2015 .
“ One of my biggest passions is working collaboratively to bring ideas to life . Since day one , there have been so many opportunities to contribute to the growth of SFM ,” says Griffiths . “ I ’ m happy to have found a place where I ’ m constantly challenged to adapt and grow alongside a fantastic team of individuals . These are very dynamic times in the industry and I ’ m delighted for this opportunity .”
“[ Lisa ] has a great vision for the marketing department and her ability to acquire and nurture the team and resources will help bring SFM to the next level ,” adds Joey Molino , SFM ’ s director of brand management .
For more information , contact SFM : 514-780-2070 , info @ sfm . ca , www . sfm . ca .
Solotech to Acquire Morris Light & Sound
Montreal-based live production and systems integration company Solotech has announced that it is expected to acquire Nashville-based Morris Light & Sound . This initiative will strengthen Solotech ’ s position in the U . S ., expand its inventory , and add to its team of industry professionals . This synergy will maximize Morris Light & Sound customers ’ access to a larger pool of expertise and technology around the globe .
Morris Light & Sound was formed nearly 30 years ago by Dale Morris to outfit tours for the country music supergroup Alabama . With this step , Morris created a unique business model that not only represented and managed artists , but also provided full production services under one roof .
The InteRise systems integration division , a more recent addition , also works under the Morris Light & Sound umbrella . It addresses the audiovisual needs of houses of worship and corporate campuses .
“ The Morris Light & Sound and InteRise brands will be strong additions to the Solotech family , perfectly complementing our corporate goals and expanding our capabilities as well as our footprint in the United States . With this acquisition , the increased reach of Solotech as a leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology will reinforce our positioning as an industry innovator ,” says Martin Tremblay , president and CEO of Solotech .
For more information , contact Solotech : 514-526-7721 , www . solotech . com .
3Dot Technologies Signs Distribution Agreement with Datapath
Video wall solutions company 3Dot Technologies has announced that it has signed an agreement with Datapath , a manufacturer of IP / digital video display wall controllers , capture cards , KVM , and software control for video , to distribute Datapath ’ s products and solutions in Canada .
3Dot Technologies creates end-to-end display wall solutions utilizing DLP , LCD , and LED display technologies , image processing and content distribution technologies , as well as mounting structure solutions , personalized to the needs of
DAVE MUSCAT & JOHN HALLMAN OF 3DOT its clients . 3Dot Technologies works together with end users , consultants , integrators , and manufacturing business partners to create system solutions that meet the customers ’ specific application needs .
“[ Datapath ’ s ] world-leading video wall controllers and digital video processing solutions are the perfect addition to our growing family of video wall-focused products ,” says Dave Muscat , partner at 3Dot Technologies . “ We are happy to have the VSN video wall controllers and Datapath ’ s full range of capture cards in our toolbox , which includes the VSN1192 - the world ’ s most powerful video wall processor - and the VisionSC-UHD2 - the ultimate 4K capture card .” For more information , contact 3Dot Technologies : info @ 3dot-tech . com , www . 3dot-tech . com .
SFM Announces Expansion of CI Sales Team in Western Canada
SFM has announced the appointment of industry veterans Perry Yee , Tony Hinson , Blair Hindmarsh , and Stuart Pringle to its CI sales team .
The newly-appointed sales agents are responsible for supporting SFM CI brands , including AVPro Edge , Bullet Train , ConferX , Da-Lite Screens , Just Add Power , Luxul , Murideo , Panamax , Pro Control , RTI , and Shure ; along with the following pro AV accessory brands : Attero Tech , Canare , Digiflex , Furman , K & M , Littlite , and Neutrik .
Perry Yee re-joins the SFM team in British Columbia . He has 25-plus years of experience in retail , custom installation , and intimate knowledge of brands such as RTI , Just Add Power , Luxul , and Pro Control . He can be reached directly at 604-727-0184 or perry . yee @ sfm . ca .
Tony Hinson , a 30-plus-year veteran of the electronics industry , has joined SFM in Alberta . He can be reached at 403-560-3126 or tony . hinson @ sfm . ca .
Blair Hindmarsh has more than 30 years ’ experience as a rep in the prairies and is joining the SFM team to support Saskatchewan . Hindmarsh can be reached at 306-230-7797 or blair . hindmarsh @ sfm . ca .
Lastly , Stuart Pringle will be supporting dealers and integrators throughout Manitoba and Northern Ontario ( Thunder Bay ). He can be reached at 204-782-5946 or stuart . pringle @ sfm . ca . For more information , contact SFM : 800-363-8855 , info @ sfm . ca , www . sfm . ca .
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