Industry News - People

Magenta Research Introduces National Sales Manager
12/1/2008 (5 reads)
Magenta Research, the recognized leader in video, audio and control signal distribution and switching over Cat5/CatX cable and optical fiber, is please to announce that Dan Smith has been appointed National Sales Manager.

Capitol Sales Company Announces Distribution Agreement With Home Automation Inc. (HAI)
12/1/2008 (3 reads)
Capitol Sales Company, a national emerging technology distributor, has added Home Automation Inc. (HAI) to compliment its line-up of vendor partners.

L-Acoustics Appoints Jochen Frohn a International Business Development Director
12/1/2008 (2 reads)
L-ACOUSTICS has appointed Jochen Frohn as international business development director, effective 3 November 2008.

YCAS Appoints Peirson as California Hawaii District Manager
11/24/2008 (26 reads)
Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems (YCAS) has appointed to the position of district manager responsible for the California and Hawaii sales territory.

Rebeca Trautner Named PR Manager for Middle Atlantic Products
11/20/2008 (33 reads)
As part of an ongoing expansion and reorganization of its marketing department, Rebeca Trautner has been named public relations manager for Middle Atlantic Products.

LOUD Technologies Inc. Announces Sale of SLM Marketplace, Austin & Knilling
11/17/2008 (36 reads)
LOUD Technologies Inc. (NasdaqCM: LTEC) (“LOUD”) today announced the sale of its SLM Marketplace catalog and accessories distribution business and proprietary St. Louis Stage Gear brand, along with the Austin guitar and Knilling Instruments brands (“SLM Marketplace”) to St. Louis-based U.S. Band & Orchestra Supplies Inc.

Utz Baldwin Selected to Fill New CEDIA CEO Position
11/17/2008 (32 reads)
Utz Baldwin has been selected to fill the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer of the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA).

In Memory of James E. Cowan
11/11/2008 (50 reads)
James Cowan, president of Neutrik USA, passed away on November 5, 2008 due to cancer at the age of 52.

Ashly Audio Partners With Industry Veteran
11/11/2008 (45 reads)
Ashly Audio have agreed to enter an exclusive partnership with Jam Industries (Ashly’s Canadian Distributor).

Da-Lite Announces Dan Drook For The Newly Created Vice President of Home Theater Sales Position
11/7/2008 (27 reads)
Da-Lite Screen Company is pleased to welcome back Dan Drook in the new position of Vice President of Home Theater Sales.