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People March 10, 2014

Ashly Audio Appoints Van Der Logt as New Sales Manager

Spurred by growing demand in foreign markets, Ashly Audio has appointed industry veteran Mike van der Logt of 4M4You, to serve as its sales manager for Europe, the Middle East,…

Christian Wissmuller
Mar 10, 2014
People March 4, 2014

Takuya Nakata, President of Yamaha Corporation

In May of 2013, Takuya “Tak” Nakata succeeded Mitsuru Umemura as president and representative director of Yamaha Corporation, Japan. Since 2010 Nakata had held the reigns of Yamaha Corporation of…

Christian Wissmuller
Mar 4, 2014
People March 3, 2014

Universal Percussion Named 2013 Remo Distributor of the Year

In 2013 Universal sold more Remo products than any other distributor in the country. In recognition of this achievement Remo vice president Bob Yerby and sales representative Brian LeVan presented…

Christian Wissmuller
Mar 3, 2014
People March 2, 2014

New Appointments at Harman Professional

Harman Professional has appointed Noel Larson to the role of director of marketing for its Signal Processing Business Unit. In this role Larson will be responsible for marketing and product…

Christian Wissmuller
Mar 2, 2014
People February 25, 2014

Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy Joins Gator Artist Family

Notable Metal and Progressive Rock drummer Mike Portnoy has recently joined the Gator Cases family as an officially endorsed artist. Portnoy is a founding member of Dream Theater, with whom…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 25, 2014
People February 25, 2014

Rush’s Alex Lifeson Joins PRS Acoustic Signature Artist Family

PRS Guitars recently announced the new Private Stock Alex Lifeson Thinline acoustic guitar, new for 2014. The Alex Lifeson signature PRS acoustic is slightly thinner than the company’s Angelus Cutaway…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 25, 2014
People February 24, 2014

Fishman Appoints Wilson as International Sales Manager

Fishman has appointed Iain Wilson as international sales manager.In this capacity, Wilson’s primary role will be the development of strategies to increase sales in each of Fishman’s current export markets…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 24, 2014
People February 21, 2014

Kloc Named President and CEO of Buffet Group USA

Buffet Group has appointed François Kloc as president and CEO of Buffet Group USA. Kloc has served as Vice President of Buffet Group USA since January 2011 and has been…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 21, 2014
People February 16, 2014

Jupiter Appoints Richardson Woodwind Brand Manager

Jupiter Band instruments has announced the addition of John Richardson to their brand management team as their woodwind brand manager starting in mid-FebruaryRichardson comes to KHS America from Miles Ahead…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 16, 2014
People February 16, 2014

Haspod Named Seymour Duncan Rep Of The Year

Seymour Duncan has announced that Ziggy Haspod once again took the title of Seymour Duncan Rep of the Year for his 2013 sales record.Ziggy has been a member of the Seymour Duncan family…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 16, 2014
People January 22, 2014

Conn Selmer Names O'Neal Ludwig Category Manager

Conn Selmer recently added Timothy O'Neal to the Ludwig Marketing team in the position of category manager (Combo), effective immediately. O'Neal will be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of…

Christian Wissmuller
Jan 22, 2014
People January 15, 2014

GC Names Porter Director of Merchandising

Guitar Center, Inc (GCI) has promoted Kristy Porter to director of merchandising, general accessories. The announcement was made by Michael Walter, senior vice president, Guitar Center merchandising. Porter is recognized…

Christian Wissmuller
Jan 15, 2014