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Korg USA Opens Canadian Distribution Center
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | June 21, 2018​Effective August 1st, 2018, Korg USA, Inc. will open a new distribution center located in Toronto, Canada.
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Pearl Announces North American Distribution Deal with KMI
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | June 21, 2018Pearl Corporation together with Keith McMillen Instruments (KMI) announce a distribution partnership to grow the availability and awareness of KMI products while expanding KMI's reach into new markets.
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PRS Guitars’ Ninth Experience PRS Open House
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | June 13, 2018On June 8th and 9th, PRS Guitars hosted their ninth "Experience PRS" open house event.
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Energy Department Recognizes Martin for Achieving Energy Productivity Goals
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | June 6, 2018The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized the energy productivity achievements of. C.F. Martin & Co. (Martin Guitar), a partner in DOE's Better Plants Challenge.
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Gibson Reportedly Approved for Financial Lifeline
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | June 5, 2018According to many outlets, Gibson Brands has won approval for a loan of $135 million, enabling the company to attempt a restructure following the bankruptcy filing in early May.
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NAMM Members Advocate for Music Education in Washington D.C.
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | June 4, 2018​In late May, nearly 100 music industry leaders, notable artists and arts education activists traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for all school-aged children to have access to quality, comprehensive school music education programs. As part of the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Advocacy Fly-In, held May 21-24, the delegation met with Members of Congress and other policy stakeholders to reinforce the importance of music as part of a well-rounded education.
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GHS Now U.S. Distributor of Innovation Double Bass Strings
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | May 25, 2018​GHS Strings has become the U.S. distributor of Innovation double bass strings.
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Reverb Doubles Size of Chicago Headquarters
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | May 24, 2018In late May, Reverb.com unveiled its new 10,000 square foot office expansion.
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ADJ Now Distributing Compu Show DMX Lighting Control Software
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | May 22, 2018ADJ Products LLC has announced they will now take over the development, support and sales for the Compu Show lighting control software previously offered by Elation Professional for the past 10 years.
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Yamaha Guitar Group Acquires Ampeg
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | May 11, 2018Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc., the newly formed U.S. subsidiary of Japan-based Yamaha Corporation, has announced the acquisition of the Ampeg brand from LOUD Audio, LLC., a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group.
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Adam Hall North America Merges with MDG
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | May 8, 2018Adam Hall North America, Inc., a newly formed subsidiary of the German-based Adam Hall Group, announced that it has merged with its New Jersey-based North American Distributor, Musical Distributors Group (MDG).
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KMC Music Appointed as Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Dream Cymbals
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | May 1, 2018​Pointing to the company's scale, resources, and broad-based network of 6,500 resellers, Dream Cymbals and Gongs has appointed KMC Music to serve as its exclusive United States distribution partner.
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