SABIAN has announced the appointment of Pearl Corporation as the exclusive distributor of SABIAN Band and Orchestral instruments in the United States, effective June 1, 2014. KMC will continue to be the exclusive distributor for SABIAN drumset cymbals in the US.
The company says that Pearl’s "extremely knowledgeable staff" and their status as B&O industry leaders were the primary considerations in establishing this partnership. “Having worked successfully with Pearl in other markets around the world, we are confident the synergy between our two brands will lead to significant growth for both companies.” comments SABIAN CEO Andy Zildjian.
"Pearl Corporation USA is extremely excited to have been chosen as the exclusive distribution partner for SABIAN Band and Orchestral product offerings" said Terry West, Pearl Corporation President and CEO. "Our strong presence and market position among both educational percussion dealers and artists make this partnership a perfect fit. Including SABIAN B&O products alongside legendary Pearl Marching and Concert offerings and prestigious Adams percussion and marching brass instrument lines creates the perfect synergy of brands to help position SABIAN as the premier cymbal of choice for all concert, marching, symphonic and educational activities."
With warehouses in Nashville, TN and Chambersburg, PA, Pearl Corporation enjoys a geographic advantage that allows them to distribute quickly and efficiently throughout the US. Pearl Corporation is a division of Pearl Musical Instruments, a world-wide leading manufacturer of drums, percussion instruments and flutes. They are also the exclusive U.S. distributor of Adams Musical Instruments. Pearl Corporation / 549 Metroplex Drive / Nashville, TN 37211 / 615-833-4477.
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