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SC Media Pushes Forward, Welcomes New Marketing Coordinator (L-R) SC MEDIA’S PATRICIA CARR, NOAH DAOUST, JEAN DAOUST & RAHIM NATHU Montreal-based distributor SC Media Canada, which has been serving audio, multimedia, and video dealers and end-users for over 35 years, has announced the appointment of Noah Daoust as its new marketing coordinator. “Noah’s bringing lot of new ideas, skills, and energy to our marketing department. We’re glad to have him,” says Rahim Nathu, national sales manager for SC Media’s Absen, Barco, and The Screen Work lines. SC Media also recently announced the addition of several highly-regarded audio brands to its distribution portfolio. “I’m really proud of the success we’ve had over the years,” comments Jean Daoust, SC Media’s president, who founded the company in 1983. “But even more proud of how SC Media has be- come such a trusted partner for so many dealers and production companies across the country. We’ve worked hard to provide great service and great technical support for our customers.” “Absen and Barco are global market leaders,” adds Nathu. “Our dealers have access to the best projection and image management technology on the market and the broadest range of quality LED panels. With Aurora Multimedia, Screen Works, Novastar, and Viss, we have end-to- end solutions for virtually any application.” For more information, contact SC Media Canada: 514-780-0808, [email protected], www.scmediacanada.com. Intellimix Names Greg Hansen as New Ontario Rep John Devries Joins PAG Canada Sales Team Intellimix has announced the appoint- ment of Greg Hansen as its Ontario sales representative. Hansen has over 25 years of experience in profes- sional audio GREG HANSEN and lighting, broadcast audio and intercom, production, sales, and installations. “Before joining Intellimix, Greg has been a consultant, administrator, manufacturer’s representative, technical sales specialist, key account manager, as well as an audio and lighting systems technician. Greg’s experience at the dealer, distributor, and manufacturer levels make him an ideal can- didate to service our clients and faithfully represent our product lines,” says Intellimix CEO Stephen Kosters. Hansen can be reached at 647-330- 0360 or [email protected]. For more information, contact Intellimix Corp.: 514- 457-9663, [email protected], www.intellimix.com. Professional audio and video industry veteran John Devries has joined the sales team at PAG Can- ada Ltd. He will cover Ontario, excluding the Ottawa region, for all of the manufacturers JOHN DEVRIES represented by PAG Canada, including Bosch, Electro-Voice, Dynacord, AC Lighting, Luminex, RDL, Light- house, and more. Prior to joining PAG Canada, Devries was most recently the VP of sales and marketing at RP Dynamics. “John’s experience at Roland Pro AV Canada and more recently at a GTA integrator made it a very easy decision to have him join us,” says PAG Canada Managing Partner Mark Kulas. “His skills in professional audio and video sales, plus his full understanding of sales operations, make him a great fit here.” Devries can be reached at [email protected] or 905-751-8535. For more information, go to www.pagcanada.com. Hazebase Opens North American HQ Hazebase, a German manufacturer of professional smoke, haze, and fluid products, has announced its expansion into the North and South Amer- ican markets with a new office and distribution centre in North Carolina. “Our recent focus has been on improving value and reach and I am really excited to be expanding Hazebase for this growing market. With a new shipping centre and United States office, we can reduce 10 | Winter 2019 AMX Canada Names Kyle Gagne as Regional Sales Manager for Western Canada AMX Canada, a division of Techni+Contact Canada, has announced the ap- pointment of Kyle Gagne to the position of regional sales manager for Western Canada. Gagne, who is based in Calgary, gained extensive AV experience KYLE GAGNE overseeing the entire ConocoPhillips Canadian Business Unit’s AV tech- nology assets, as well as developing and maintain- ing the corporate AV programming standards. He earned the CTS designation from AVIXA and holds several technical industry certifications, which he leveraged working directly with his sales team to develop and expand a major Canadian integrator’s brand in the western region with high-profile end users, according to AMX Canada. “With his remarkable combination of sales and technical acumen, Kyle is a great addition to our team and fit to our culture,” says Jean-Pierre Xenopoulos, director of sales at AMX Canada/ Techni+Contact. Gagne can be reached directly at 438-522- 8694 or [email protected]. For more information, go to www.amx.ca. the costs to our dealers and distributors while providing greater service and support,” says Uta Raabe, founder and president of Hazebase. Hazebase America says it will first focus on building a dealer and distribution network to reach end users in all specialized markets and work closely with these high-end specialists. For more information, contact Hazebase America: 704-886-2300, [email protected], www.hazebaseamerica.com.