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 appointing Zentralmedia as exclusive distributors for Fret-King®, Vintage®, Encore® and Santos Martinez® guitars, plus Laka® ukuleles throughout Spain.
Born in 2013 as a result of the merger of two renowned distribution companies in the Spanish Pro-Audio & Music Instruments industry, Microfusa Distribution and Barma Professional Audio, Zentralmedia has become one of the most important distribution players in Spain, with a leading position in MI, Music Technology, Concert Sound and Installation markets.
Adam Butterworth, JHS Director of Sales said,
“We are delighted to appoint Zentralmedia as our exclusive distributors for our Fret-King, Vintage, Encore, Santos Martinez Guitars and Laka ukuleles. We are more than confident that with Zentralmedia’s experience in the music industry, this exciting collaboration will indeed, support our dealers and potential customers throughout the Spanish territories.”
With their premises based on the coast of northeastern Spain, ZentralMedia will hold a full stock of Fret-King, Vintage, Encore, Santos Martinez and Laka ukulele models, including the new range of Fret-King and Vintage acoustic and electric guitars and basses recently launched at NAMM 2022. Julián Oltra the Managing Director of Zentralmedia comments, “We are honoured, excited and are looking forward to working closely with JHS, to become distributors for such high-profile, high quality musical instrument brands here in Spain.”
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