News and updates from manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers in the MI industry.
KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) has announced that it has been appointed to serve as the United States distributor for Monster Cable’s Prolink® Line of instrument (guitar, bass and acoustic) and Pro…
QSC has expanded its global influence by bringing Dubai-based AV marketing & sales consultancy VIVID Audiovisual Media onto its team. Glen Harris, QSC director of sales EAME (Systems Group), said,…
The acquisition, completed last month, makes KMC Music the sole United States distributor of Rhythm Tech percussion products and accessories, according to KMC Music president Mark Terry. “JAM Industries is…
After three years of steady growth in the U.S., Nuvo has opened the doors of its new sales and distribution center in Boston. “It’s been exciting to come to NAMM,…
Blackstar's distribution arm, DIST-X has taken on exclusive UK distribution of the Dean Markley string brand. It takes over the UK and Ireland distribution from Korg, which took it on…
KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) recently announced that parent company JAM Industries (www.jamindustries.com) has acquired Rhythm Tech (www.rhythmtech.com). The acquisition, completed last month, makes KMC Music the sole United States distributor of…
Tanglewood has appointed BMI Groothandel BV as its exclusive distribution partner for the Benelux territory. BMI will replace AB Music in Belgium and Benelly in Holland, adding the Tanglewood brand…
Allen & Heath has overhauled its distribution strategy in Italy, recruiting Exhibo to manage the brand’s installation, touring, rental and broadcast sales portfolio, while existing partner, EKO Music will focus on the MI…
Alvarez Guitars has signed a new distribution deal for Japan, with the Kanda Shokai group. Starting in November, Kanda Shokai will be supplying retailers in Japan with Alvarez guitars and accessories.…
D'Addario has announced a partnership with Collings Guitars of Austin, Texas that will see the prominent instrument maker exclusively use D'Addario's NYXL strings on their electric guitars. Introduced last year,…
440 Distribution has been appointed UK distributor for the Red Witch Pedals guitar and bass effects range. Red Witch, which boasts has a number of notable users including U2, The…
While fans and retailers of electric guitar impatiently await the next “guitar hero” to revitalize that segment of the market, acoustic guitar sales continue to climb (see our dealer survey…
