Red Dog pulls off Production Room stroke
Ambitious dealer Red Dog Music, has added a third store, acquiring Leeds-based pro audio specialist Production Room. The purchase sees Production Room added to Red Dog stores in London and…
New Danish distributor for Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica has announced the appointment of a new distributor in Denmark. From 1st April 2016, Kinovox Scandinavia (whose current portfolio also includes Biamp, König & Meyer and Apart Audio) will…
Davitt & Hanser Named USA Distributor for Kustom
Davitt & Hanser was named as the new distribution partner for Kustom Amplification, effective March 1st, 2016. The Kustom Amplification relationship marks another strategic partnership between Hanser Music Group and…
New Japanese guitar factory opens
Japanese guitar manufacturer Sessionable has opened a new factory with money from a number of backers including the giant Mitsubishi group. The factory, named "Glide garage," was made possible through…
SLM Signs Distribution Deal with Silverstein Works
St. Louis Music (SLM) has announced a new partnership with Silverstein Works and will be distributing their ligatures in the U.S. and Canada. Based in Hackensack, New Jersey, Silverstein Works…
JHS signs Austrian distribution deal
JHS has linked up with Austrian distributor Audio Boutique, which will be representing its Vintage electric and acoustic guitars, Santos Martinez classical guitars, Laka ukuleles and Pilgrim Folk Instruments throughout…
Ambitious ADG signs French distribution deal
Audio Distribution Group and Filling Distribution have entered into an exclusive strategic partnership, aiming to create a pan-European distribution business. Based in France, Filling Distribution distributes effects pedals and guitar…
Jupiter, Mapex Drums, and Majestic Extend Partnership with Pacific Crest Drum
KHS America, home of Jupiter Winds, Mapex Drums, Majestic Percussion, and XO Professional Brass in the U.S. has announced the extension and expansion of their partnership with the Pacific Crest…
Between the Bell and the Mouthpiece: Clarinet Suppliers Discuss Trends in the Market
Always a strong segment within the band & orchestral market, clarinet sales have been particularly strong of late. MMR recently spoke with four major suppliers to learn what trends are…
SABIAN Announces Expanded Partnership with SLM
SABIAN has announced that St. Louis Music (SLM) expanded their offerings to include Band and Orchestral instruments and accessories, as of February 1st, 2016. According to SABIAN president, Andy Zildjian,…
PreSonus Presents 2015 Dealer, Rep, and Distributor Awards at NAMM
The U.S. Rep of the Year award went to Lienau AV Associates, which serves the Mid-Atlantic region (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, NY Metro, Pennsylvania, and Virginia). Pictured: Dealer of the Year…
Ufip Cymbals Names Davitt & Hanser as USA Distributor
Italian Cymbal Manufacturer Ufip has announced a new distribution partnership with Davitt & Hanser, effective February 1st, 2016. Ufip, based in Pistoia, Tuscany, has been manufacturing cymbals since 1931 utilizing…