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Music Products Industry News October 21, 2016

ADJ Group Opens New Facility Near Mexico City

In order to adapt to a growing and changing Mexican market for entertainment technology, the ADJ Group has opened a new distribution center facility near Mexico City that will serve…

MMR Staff
Oct 21, 2016
Music Products Industry News October 21, 2016

Victory for JHS in Gibson counterfeiting case

 UK distributor JHS, has won a legal victory over US guitar giant Gibson, in a case of alleged counterfeiting against its Vintage guitar brand.  Gibson Brands sued JHS alleging that it owned…

MMR Staff
Oct 21, 2016
Music Products Industry News October 21, 2016

Another signing for growing ADG

Busy Audio Distribution Group has added yet another line to its growing range of MI and audio products, now distributing Emma Electronic exclusively across Europe.  The deal follows quickly on…

MMR Staff
Oct 21, 2016
Music Products Industry News October 21, 2016

SVM cozies up to new drum rod range

Soar Valley Music (SVM) has taken on distribution of CozyDrum drum rods in the UK. CozyDrum Rods are UK-produced, professional custom-made rods that are individually  hand-crafted from bamboo and birch dowels…

MMR Staff
Oct 21, 2016
Music Products Industry News October 20, 2016

Bechstein opens US division

German piano giant Bechstein has opened a new US division and will be out in force at the forthcoming NAMM show. Bechstein USA, the newly formed US distribution company, will…

MMR Staff
Oct 20, 2016
Music Products Industry News October 20, 2016

Three new limited edition Martins launched

UK distributor Westside has just released three new “Time-Limited Edition” models from Martin -  The 000-15 Special, D-15 Special and DR Centennial. Each model is embedded with traditional Martin features…

MMR Staff
Oct 20, 2016
Music Products Industry News October 19, 2016

Bechstein USA Established

​Bechstein USA, a newly formed U.S. distribution company, will be presenting a full selection of the C. Bechstein piano line at the 2017 NAMM convention. C. Bechstein Pianofabrik AG is Europe's…

MMR Staff
Oct 19, 2016
Music Products Industry News October 19, 2016

Zildjian Planet Z Cymbals Now Available At Select U.S. Dealers

The Avedis Zildjian Company has announced that its series of Planet Z Cymbals are now available for the first time in the United States. Made in Zildjian’s Norwell, Massachusetts manufacturing…

MMR Staff
Oct 19, 2016
Music Products Industry News October 19, 2016

ADJ to Unveil 13 New Products at LDI

ADJ is preparing to unveil thirteen new products at the LDI trade show in Las Vegas with a focus on value and performance. The new fixtures will continue the evolution…

MMR Staff
Oct 19, 2016
Music Products Industry News October 19, 2016

Chauvet COLORado’s Employed at Americana Music Festival Awards

The Ryman Auditorium stage served as the site for the Americana Honors and Awards Show at the 17th annual Americana Music Festival & Conference. Lighting designer Robert Peterson employed Chauvet…

MMR Staff
Oct 19, 2016
Music Products Industry News October 19, 2016

Senator Chuck Schumer Re-Visits D’Addario Headquarters

D’Addario has been selected as a featured New York company for one of a handful of commercials running as a series for Senator Chuck Schumer’s reelection this year.  The 30-second…

MMR Staff
Oct 19, 2016