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News August 2, 2016

Zoom takes on Zvex pedal range

Zoom UK has been appointed as the UK and Ireland distributor for Zvex pedals. The range includes the Fuzz Factory line-up plus its Tremolo and Wah Probes.“We are very excited about this…

MMR Staff
Aug 2, 2016
News August 2, 2016

New HQ for Source Distribution

Source Distribution has expanded into a new HQ, housing its warehousing, sales, marketing and administrative premises in Park Royal, London. The firm had been based in Cumberland Business Park, Scrubs…

MMR Staff
Aug 2, 2016
News August 2, 2016

New Polish partner for Klotz

Klotz Communications has appointed Studiotech Poland as its new distributor in the Polish market.  Studiotech will be responsible for all sales and support activities for Klotz Communications’ complete product range. Klotz has…

MMR Staff
Aug 2, 2016
News August 2, 2016

Former Blaze editor lands Martin role

Steve Harvey, former editor in chief of Blaze Publishing's Acoustic magazine, has joined Martin as international marketing consultant – Europe. In the newly-created consultancy role for the brand, Harvey will assume…

MMR Staff
Aug 2, 2016
News July 29, 2016

Ashby boosts Korg sales line-up

Korg UK has appointed Richard Ashby to the new position of National Sales Manager for all brands. Ashby brings experience in both sales management and in product marketing for both the UK…

MMR Staff
Jul 29, 2016
News July 28, 2016

US retail - the full picture

If, as an exporter, you have ever wondered just how many US dealers there are and how they are spread out across the country, MMR's latest analysis has the answers. A…

MMR Staff
Jul 28, 2016
News July 28, 2016

Pearl River celebrates 60th anniversary

The world’s largest piano supplier looks towards the future. The Pearl River Piano Group has been on something of a winning streak for the past many years – most recently…

MMR Staff
Jul 28, 2016
News July 28, 2016

NAMM show registration open now

Badge registration and hotel reservations are now open to NAMM members for the 2017 NAMM Show.  Members should visit the badge registration page on NAMM.org to begin the process of securing…

MMR Staff
Jul 28, 2016
News July 27, 2016

Thomann makes €27m logistics investment

Thomann has invested a further €27m in the logistics operation at its Burgebrach HQ. Working with logistics specialist TGW, the investment has been made with the aim of improving delivery times to the…

MMR Staff
Jul 27, 2016
News July 27, 2016

Ulster luthiers talk to BBC

There's an nteresting BBC piece here on guitar makers in Northern Ireland including Lowden and Avalon guitars.  George Lowden is among those talking about the challenges of building traditional instruments in…

MMR Staff
Jul 27, 2016
News July 27, 2016

V&A hosting Teenage Engineering showcase

Sound Technology and Teenage Engineering are presenting a series of workshops, a design seminar and performing a unique DJ set at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum’s Friday Late on 29th…

MMR Staff
Jul 27, 2016