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SSL Joins Audiotonix Group , Now Distributing Direct in Canada
Audiotonix has acquired Solid State Logic ( SSL ), which now joins an expanding group of companies including Digico , Digigrid , Calrec , and Allen & Heath . As well , SSL has announced it will take over its own Canadian distribution , which will be handled out of its Los Angeles and New
AUDIOTONIX CEO JAMES GORDON York offices . Iconic musician
Peter Gabriel , the majority shareholder in SSL , becomes an investor in Audiotonix as part of the transaction .
“ To reach our full potential , we need the support and resources of a larger group to help us achieve our aspirations ,” says Antony David , managing director of SSL . “ Audiotonix ’ s success in investing in and nurturing similar audio-focused businesses was crucial to us . Once we got talking , we quickly discovered that this was something we both wanted to happen .”
Regarding Canadian distribution , SSL ’ s L . A . office will handle distribution to British Columbia , Alberta , Saskatchewan , and the territories while SSL ’ s New York office will oversee distribution to Manitoba , Ontario , Quebec , and the Atlantic provinces .
For more information , contact SSL : 212-315-1111 , sales @ solidstatelogic . com , www . solidstatelogic . com .
PLASA Appoints New Chair & Board Members
PLASA has announced changes to its elected board , including the election of Adam Blaxill as the new chair . Blaxill joined the PLA- SA board as the professional services representative in
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2012 and was elected as vice-chair in 2014 . Blaxill takes over from Ed Pagett who has served as chair for an extended seven years .
As a director of Stage Electrics , a U . K . integrator and supplier for entertainment technology , Blaxill ’ s expertise includes hire , sales , events , and installation , as well as testing and servicing operations at regional and national levels .
For more information , contact PLASA : info @ plasa . org , www . plasa . org .
AVANTE AUDIO ’ S CHUCK GREEN
Avante Audio Appoints Sales Manager , Confirms SFM as Distributor
Avante Audio has announced the appointment of Chuck Green as its sales manager . Avante Audio is a new professional audio brand that is part of the ADJ Group of Companies . SFM , the Canadian distributor of ADJ ’ s audio , lighting , and effects brands , has confirmed it is also distributing Avante Audio .
Green joined the ADJ Group 15 years ago , working his way up to his current position of international sales manager . Now also taking on the role of sales manager for Avante Audio , Green will be responsible for providing worldwide sales support for the brand .
“ We are very pleased to have such a strong partner like SFM for Avante Audio ,” Green tells Professional Sound . “ I have worked closely with them over the years and I ’ m confident they are the best partners to help grow Avante Audio in the Great White North .”
For more information , contact Avante Audio : 323-316-9722 , info @ avanteaudio . com , www . avanteaudio . com .
EMD Music Now Distributing Nady Systems in Canada & U . S .
EMD Music and Nady Systems have announced a new distribution partnership for 2018 covering
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( L-R ) EMD MUSIC ’ S BILL FILEK , PAUL GARDNER , JIM VERWOERD , the U . S . and Canadian markets . EMD will join the existing Nady distributor network in the U . S . with exclusivity in Canada .
“ Nady Systems has been a pioneer and market leader for decades and we ’ re very excited to add such a quality product to our distribution portfolio ,” says EMD Operations Manager Andrew Swift .
“ This partnership with EMD will expand on our goal to offer quality , affordable wireless and pro audio gear to the Canadian market in addition to building upon our well-established U . S . market ,” says Nady Director of Sales Edward Van Waes . “ We share EMD ’ s creative vision and commitment to excellence and look forward to a bright future together .”
For more information , contact EMD : 877-231-6653 , canada @ emdmusic . com , www . emdmusic . com .
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