SIGNALS
WFW Announces Details
for 18 th Annual February
Freeze
The 18 th edition of February Freeze,
William F. White International’s annual
technology expo, will be held Feb. 5-6
at the William F. White Centre (800 Isling-
ton Ave., Toronto). The pre-NAB exhibit is
known for bringing together production
professionals with the latest innovations
and technologies.
“February Freeze has become a key
destination for the world’s top industry
manufacturers to showcase their newest
screen-based technologies and advance-
ments,” says Comweb Group Chairman/CEO
Paul Bronfman. “From students and emerging content creators to seasoned pros, The Freeze offers something for everyone.”
The education program will include a one-on-one interview with Shelly Quade from the National Screen Institute (NSI) as she
discusses the main programs the NSI offers and gives some insight into the process from submission to acceptance through to getting a
project made. As well, Zach Lipovsky will give an on-stage interview with tips on how to persevere through the ups and downs of being a
filmmaker. Other panels will be announced before the show.
For more information, including exhibition times and a list of exhibitors, go to www.februaryfreeze.com.
Marc Bertrand Named New CEO of Adamson
Systems Engineering
Adamson Systems Engineering has announced the
appointment of Marc Bertrand as its CEO. Bertrand
will lead Adamson’s global operations from its head-
quarters in Port Perry, ON, as company founder Brock
Adamson assumes the role of chairman.
“It’s a tremendous honour to be leading a
company as respected and reputable as Adamson
– especially amidst an exciting time of growth and
continued innovation,” says Bertrand. “We have one
of the most passionate partner networks I’ve ever
seen, and close collaboration has led to considerable
growth in key territories in recent years. Their connec-
tion to the product and the people that support the
MARC BERTRAND
network provides a solid foundation as we build on
Brock’s vision and proven approach to manufacturing with a host of new products and
innovations in 2019 and beyond.”
Bertrand spent a decade with Tannoy North America beginning in the mid-1990s,
eventually serving as managing director for five years. In 2009 he became the CEO of
TC Group Americas, overseeing a catalog of brands including Tannoy, TC Electronic,
Lab.gruppen, Lake, and others through to 2016. Following his time with TC Group
Americas, Bertrand assumed an advisory role with Adamson before formally joining the
company in November 2017 as managing director for the Americas.
“In his time with Adamson thus far, Marc has proven that his esteemed reputation
in our industry is well-earned, and that his strengths as a leader complement our
direction for the future,” says Brock Adamson in closing.
For more information, contact Adamson Systems Engineering: 905-982-0520,
www.adamsonsystems.com.
16 PROFESSIONAL SOUND
Biamp Acquires
Cambridge Sound
Management
Biamp has acquired Waltham,
MA-based sound masking company
Cambridge Sound Management (CSM)
from Gladstone Investment Corp. CSM
provides direct and in-
plenum sound masking solutions, with
approximately 50 per cent market share
and more than 20,000 installations.
“It has been just one year since I led
the acquisition of Biamp with Highlander
Partners with the stated intent of leverag-
ing it as a platform to build a respected
provider of comprehensive audiovisual
solutions,” says Biamp President, CEO, and
Co-Chairman Rashid Skaf. “This transaction
is the first evidence of that strategy being
implemented but far from the last.”
CSM will join Biamp as a product
family within the company’s portfolio,
with business functions gradually being
blended to form a single Biamp business.
For more information, contact Biamp:
503-641-7287, [email protected],
www.biamp.com.