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Supplier Scene June 1, 2014

Hal Leonard Signs Distribution Deal with Samson

Hal Leonard Corporation has reached an agreement with Samson Technologies Corp. to exclusively distribute their consumer and professional audio products to music retailers throughout the U.S. Shipping on the Samson…

MMR Staff
Jun 1, 2014
Supplier Scene April 25, 2014

Fender to Close Ovation Factory in Connecticut

Fender has announced that it will be closing the facility in New Hartford, Connecticut where it has built Ovation brand instruments for the last 47 years. The company reportedly plans to cease…

MMR Staff
Apr 25, 2014
Supplier Scene April 15, 2014

Hal Leonard and Cakewalk Forge Distribution Partnership

Effective immediately, Cakewalk’s product line—both professional and consumer—will have additional North American distribution through Hal Leonard. According to Cakewalk president Michael Hoover, “Hal Leonard is an established and highly respected…

MMR Staff
Apr 15, 2014
Supplier Scene April 9, 2014

Hamilton Stands Expands, Takes Over Own Distribution

Hamilton Stands entered its 131st year in business this year with an eye towards the future and a blueprint for big changes. President Bill Carpenter brought their distribution in-house, brought in…

MMR Staff
Apr 9, 2014
Supplier Scene April 7, 2014

Facebook Cymbal Set-up Contest Winner visits Paiste Factory

Jamie May a drummer from Brighton, UK visit the Paiste Cymbal Factory in Nottwil, Switzerland after winning the 2013/14 Paiste Facebook Cymbal Set-Up Photo Contest. Jamie comments on his experience…

MMR Staff
Apr 7, 2014
Supplier Scene March 23, 2014

Harman Professional Names Prosound Distributor for Albania

Harman Professional has appointed Prosound of Tirana as distributor in Albania for its AKG, BSS, Crown, dbx, JBL Professional, Lexicon, and Soundcraft product lines. As Prosound is also the existing…

MMR Staff
Mar 23, 2014
Supplier Scene 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…

MMR Staff
Mar 3, 2014
Supplier Scene January 15, 2014

Roland and QSC Announce Marketing Partnership

Roland Corporation and QSC Audio Products, LLC have announced a new marketing partnership promoting the concept of electronic and hybrid percussion as a whole and showcasing the pairing of V-Drums and…

MMR Staff
Jan 15, 2014
Supplier Scene December 17, 2013

Hal Leonard and Tycoon Expand Distribution Deal

Starting at the 2014 NAMM show, Hal Leonard will be the exclusive US distributor for the entire Tycoon line – hundreds of products from this highly regarded manufacturer of hand…

MMR Staff
Dec 17, 2013
Supplier Scene October 27, 2013

Griffin and Hal Leonard Enter Into Exclusive Distribution Deal

Hal Leonard Corporation has signed a deal to exclusively distribute Griffin Technology music products and accessories to the MI trade in the United States and Canada starting November 1, 2013.…

MMR Staff
Oct 27, 2013