C.F. Martin & Co. Elects Two New Board Members
C.F. Martin & Co. has announced that Dr. Mary Haas and Brian Richardi have been elected to the company’s Board of Directors.
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2022 Music Products Industry Archive — Acquisitions
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Universal Audio Expands Senior Leadership Team for Next Phase of Growth
Universal Audio Inc. (UA) is pleased to welcome seasoned tech executives Gordon Mattingly and John Bigay to its executive team, both reporting to founder and CEO Bill Putnam Jr.
‘We Help the World Experience the Joy of Making Music’ - Ron Manus Looks Back on a Century of Alfred Music
Few organizations of any type can boast of 100 years of innovation, industry-leading products, and uninterrupted dedication to a clear mission statement. Alfred Music can lay claim to all of…
Hal Leonard at 75: A Conversation with President and CEO Larry Morton
2022 marks the 75th anniversary of Milwaukee-based Hal Leonard, “The World’s Largest Source for Music Publications.”
AVN | SYS Named North American Distributor for 2ubes
Multi-faceted A/V design, integration, and distribution firm AVN | SYS has announced that they are now the exclusive North American distributors for boutique preamplifier designers 2ubes.
ACT Entertainment Acquires Ultimate Support Systems
ACT Entertainment, an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of live performance equipment, has acquired Ultimate Support Systems, the top manufacturer of unique support solutions widely used throughout the music and live…
Roland Acquires Drum Workshop
Roland Corporation and Drum Workshop, Inc. have announced a definitive agreement for Roland to acquire all outstanding shares of Drum Workshop.
UpFront Q&A: Willis Music Company’s Kevin Cranley
In a deal that was finalized on June 20 of this year, The Willis Music Company acquired Buddy Roger’s Music.
Henry Packard Appointed New FD at Martin Audio
Martin Audio has announced the appointment of Henry Packard as its new Finance Director.
Aarash Darroodi Appointed Fender Play Foundation President
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the appointment of Aarash Darroodi as the new President of Fender Play Foundation (FPF), the brand's 501(c)(3) public charitable organization.
SWG Events Upgrade to Martin Audio WPL
Long-standing Martin Audio rental partner, SWG Events, has upgraded its pro audio inventory with the acquisition of 24 of the large format Wavefront Precision WPL enclosures.
JHS Appoints Zentralmedia as Exclusive Distributors for Fret-King, Vintage, Encore and Santos Martinez Guitars, and Laka Ukuleles Throughout Spain
NAMM 2022 was indeed, extremely positive for JHS, with the UK’s largest independent distribution company adding exciting new brands to its ever-expanding product catalogue, whilst increasing their global market by…
Guitar Center Business Solutions Continues to Expand with the Acquisition of Cutting Edge Systems
Guitar Center, Inc., is pleased to announce that its Business Solutions division has acquired Cutting Edge Systems Corporation, a premier technology installation firm in New England as a part of…
Excelcia Music Publishing Announces Acquisition of Kendor Music
Excelcia Music Publishing announces its acquisition of prominent music publisher, Kendor Music.
Willis Music Acquires Buddy Roger’s Music
On June 20, The Willis Music Company acquired Buddy Roger’s Music.
1922-2022: Grover Musical Products, Inc. Celebrates Centennial
In 1922, Henry and Julius Grossman founded Grossman Brothers Music Company as wholesalers of musical instruments and accessories.
Music & Arts Comes to Tigard, OR, with Acquisition of Tigard Music
Music & Arts, one of the nation’s largest musical instrument retailers and lesson providers, announces that it has acquired Tigard Music, a longtime musical instrument rental, repair and retail destination…
MakeMusic, Makers of SmartMusic, Acquires Upbeat Music App
MakeMusic, makers of SmartMusic, announce that they have acquired Upbeat Music App, a music collaboration tool that allows musicians to record and generate virtual performance videos, as well as rehearse…
Music & Arts Continues Its Commitment to Music Education with Its Latest and Largest Acquisition, Atlanta-Based Ken Stanton Music
Music & Arts, one of the nation’s largest musical instrument retailers and lesson providers and part of the Guitar Centerfamily of brands, announces the acquisition of Ken Stanton Music, a…
Korg USA Inc. Acquires Majority Interest in Darkglass Electronics
Korg USA Inc. announces that it has acquired a majority interest in Darkglass Electronics, a Helsinki, Finland-based manufacturer of handmade bass guitar equipment.
Music & Arts Comes to Cuyahoga Falls, OH, with Acquisition of Central Instrument Company
Music & Arts announces that it has acquired the company previously known as Central Instrument Company (CIC), a longtime musical instrument repair, retail and rental destination in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
FMIC Appoints Duncan and Fernandez to its Board of Directors
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the appointment of two industry veterans to its Board of Directors: Amani Duncan and Maria Fernandez, beginning May 2022.
Kanileʻa ʻUkulele Acquires Ukulele Underground
Kanileʻa ʻUkulele, one of the most recognizable Hawaiʻi-based ʻukulele brands, has acquired Ukulele Underground, the groundbreaking platform for ʻukulele learning online.
ProRent Give Rapid WPL Introduction to Bosnian Concert and Festival Scene
The reputation of Martin Audio’s scalable resolution Wavefront Precision continues to spread to all corners of the globe.
Evolution & Adaptation: Justin Norvell, EVP Product, Fender
One “silver lining” of the past two-plus years has been folks either taking up a musical instrument for the first time, or rediscovering and re-embracing musical endeavors from their past.
Focusrite plc Buys Linea Research
Focusrite plc has announced the acquisition of Linea Research Holdings Ltd, the UK based designer and manufacturer of professional amplifiers, controllers and software.
Mid-West Manufacturers Reps Announce Merger
BP Marketing, a leading Pro AV manufacturers rep in the mid-west, announced that they will be joining forces with Visitec.
Introducing UA Microphones
Universal Audio Inc. (UA), worldwide leader in audio production tools including the popular Apollo and Volt audio recording interfaces, UAD plug-ins, LUNA recording application, and UAFX guitar products, is proud to…
Beijing’s Winter Sports Spectacular Broadcast with Over 2,300 Audio-Technica Microphones
Audio-Technica is delighted to once more be supporting the host broadcaster of China’s most significant live sporting event this winter with an exceptional number of microphones, headphones and associated accessories.
Rousseau Mouthpieces Celebrates 50 Years with New ER50 models
In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, Rousseau Mouthpieces has announced the introduction of the all new ER50 Series mouthpieces.
FMIC Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the appointment of Matt Janopaul as Chief Financial Officer, who will report directly to Andy Mooney, Chief Executive Officer.
Ciari Guitars names Eric Dorton President & Chief Commercial Officer
Following a successful capital raise in 2021 and launch of its award-winning Ascender™ premium travel guitar, Ciari Guitars is proud to announce the addition of Eric Dorton as President and…
DSL Strengthens its Martin Audio Portfolio with WPL and TORUS
Since being set up in the early 1980s by brothers Ad and Gert-Jan Gomes, DSL Geluids- & Lichtverhuur has grown steadily into a full-service supplier of sound and lighting in…
Vitec Imaging Solutions Acquires Audix
Vitec Imaging Solutions, a Division of The Vitec Group plc (“Vitec”), the international provider of premium branded hardware products and software solutions to the growing content creation market, is pleased…
Gibson Acquires GWW Guitar Case Company
Gibson Brands announces another strategic acquisition heading into the new year.