Professional Sound - August 2019 | Page 11

Nationwide Video Announces New Business Development Manager to Serve Canada North American subrental gear provider Nationwide Video has hired Steve Torok as part of its business develop- ment team. A native of London, ON, and an experienced account manager with over 25 years of experience in the pro AV industry, Torok will serve as a resource for Nationwide’s Canadian clients from the company’s newest North American facility in Mississauga, ON. “We hang our hat on providing the highest quality everything – gear, service, and support,” says Scott Nayor, VP of business development for Nationwide Video. “Torok fits this bill and we’re confident that our Canadian event staging clients will enjoy working with him.” For more information, contact Nationwide Video: 800-935-2323, [email protected], www.nationwidevideo.com. STEVE TOROK PRES. RASHID SKAF Biamp Acquires Community Loudspeakers & Apart Audio Biamp, the Oregon-based supplier of professional audio and video solutions, has acquired Audioprof Group Interna- tional, the parent company of Community Loudspeakers and Apart Audio, from 3d Investors of Belgium. “Building a comprehensive lineup of speakers has been a priority of mine as we move to position Biamp as a full-line pro- vider of professional audiovisual solutions,” says Biamp President and CEO Rashid Skaf. “Acquiring Apart Audio and Community Loudspeakers was my preferred route to accomplishing that quickly with incredibly strong and respected brands.” Community Loudspeakers and Apart Audio will join Biamp as product families within the company’s portfolio, with busi- ness functions gradually blending to form a single Biamp business. For more information, contact Biamp: 503-641-7287, [email protected], www.biamp.com. PROFESSIONAL SOUND 11