Professional Sound - February 2019 | Page 12

SIGNALS Prolight + Sound 2019 to Debut Broadcast + Production Forum & Vintage Concert Audio Show GLENN KALINOWSKI EAW Appoints Glenn Kalinowski as Director of Sales for North America Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has announced the appointment of Glenn Kalinowski as its new director of sales for North America. In his new position, Kalinowski manages and supports EAW’s dealer network and client base throughout North America, promoting product knowledge and business development. Kalinowski comes to EAW after 11 years at Bose Corporation’s Professional Systems Division, most recently serving as national major accounts business manager. While at Bose, Kalinowski earned several awards, including the company’s Distinctive Service Award. EAW is distributed in Canada by SFM. For more information, contact EAW: 508-234- 6158, www.eaw.com. The 2019 edition of Prolight+Sound, which is being held concurrently with Musik- messe from April 2-5 in Frankfurt, Germany, will introduce two new features: the Broadcast + Production Forum seminar program and the Vintage Concert Audio Show. The Broadcast + Production Forum will be held on Friday, April 5 and feature speakers presenting technological trends and future-oriented projects. It’s meant to be a contact point between companies, decision makers, and users. Manufacturers of products such as cameras, radio links, streaming encoders, picture mixers, broadcast panels, and specialized audio applications have the chance to present their solutions in 45-minute lectures. At the Vintage Concert Audio Show, visitors will see and hear milestones from four decades of concert PA systems. Over 200 exhibits on a special show area in Forum.0 will present PA systems from the 1960s to ‘90s. On the Saturday following the two trade fairs, April 6 th , the Vintage Concert Audio Show will go into extra time at the new Musikmesse Plaza pop-up market. For more information, go to www.prolight-sound.com. North45 Distribution Names New President & COO, Ontario Sales Rep Korg to Partner with Greg Mackie & Peter Watts on Pro Audio Product Design Korg has announced a strategic alliance with noted pro audio product designers Greg Mack- ie and Peter Watts. Their company, M&W, has been instrumental in the behind-the-scenes development of products for numerous major manufacturers over the last 15 years. “Peter and I have been ‘gestating’ some product concepts that are perfect for Korg, and which we think will be well received in the market. These guys have a powerhouse engineering department and they are a joy to work with,” says Mackie. Korg says its first products designed by M&W are slated for a third-quarter 2019 release. For more information, contact Korg Canada: 514-457-2555, FAX 514-457-0055, [email protected], www.korgcanada.com. 12 PROFESSIONAL SOUND TINA PIKE WALLY BIENIAWSKI North45 Distribution has announced the appointment of Tina Pike in the role of president and COO. As well, the company has also named Wally Bieniawski as its new sales representative for Ontario. “Building a winning team is a key element of the growth of our company, and the key to any successful team is an extraordinary leader,” says North45 CEO Vaino Gennaro. “We are very fortunate to have someone with Tina Pike’s experience and background heading up the development and execution of N45D’s strategic planning.” The company says Pike’s broad experience in business, expertise in team building, and leadership capabilities will propel it forward towards a bright future. About his appointment as Ontario sales rep, Bieni- awski says, “I am truly excited about joining the N45D team here in Ontario. Dealers will be pleasantly surprised to find an array of products delivering exceptional quality and value for their everyday needs.” North45 Distribution is the Canadian distributor for Proel Sound Systems, Axiom Pro Audio, and DH Stage Equipment. For more information, contact North45 Distribution: [email protected], www.north45distribution.com.