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People August 27, 2014

Fender Welcomes Beats' Wood to Board of Directors

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced that Beats Electronics (Beats) president, Luke Wood, has joined Fender’s Board of Directors. Under Wood’s leadership, Beats, which is owned by Apple, has…

MMR Staff
Aug 27, 2014
People August 21, 2014

Wanamaker Named Amati USA President & COO

Amati USA has announced that industry veteran Jay Wanamaker has been named president & COO. Wanamaker will oversee all Amati U.S. operations, including Amati Woodwind & Brass Instruments and V.F.…

MMR Staff
Aug 21, 2014
People August 17, 2014

Córdoba Joins Selectron UK’s Catalog

Córdoba Guitars has partnered with Selectron (UK) Ltd. to distribute the in the Uunited Kingdom. “With Selectron’s long history of distributing MI brands to some of the UK’s top retailers,…

MMR Staff
Aug 17, 2014
People July 18, 2014

Orange Amplification Promotes Gunter to Sales Director

Orange Amplification has promoted Antony Gunter to sales director with immediate effect.  This new role includes global sales responsibilities and day-to-day management of UK and USA sales teams.Antony joined Orange…

MMR Staff
Jul 18, 2014
People July 13, 2014

Four Senior Executive Promotions at Shure

Shure Incorporated has announced the promotions of four senior executives: Ray Crawford, Mark Humrichouser, Meg Madison, and Tom Kundmann.“As our Company has grown, we needed to ensure the strength of…

MMR Staff
Jul 13, 2014
People July 13, 2014

GC Welcomes New Executives

Guitar Center has announced the arrival of two new executives to the company leadership team. Ron Japinga will join the executive leadership team as the new executive vice president of…

MMR Staff
Jul 13, 2014
People June 16, 2014

Neutrik Names Kuklinski Applications Manager

Neutrik USA hsd announced the appointment of David Kuklinski to the position of applications manager.  He will focus on the broadcast market and new solutions offered by Neutrik and their…

MMR Staff
Jun 16, 2014
People June 8, 2014

Eastman Acquires S.E. Shires Co.

Eastman Music Company has acquired renowned brass instrument maker S.E. Shires Co. S.E. Shires Co. will continue to maintain and operate its corporate headquarters and production facility in Hopedale, Massachusetts.…

MMR Staff
Jun 8, 2014