PRESS RELEASE
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Tel: (615) 662-1616
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
D&M PROFESSIONAL NAMES ERIKSON PRO EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR, CANADA
— Company will now distribute Denon Professional, Denon DJ and
Marantz Professional brands in Canada —
WINTER NAMM SHOW, ANAHEIM, CA, January 15, 2009
— D&M Professional, the owner of the leading brands Marantz
Professional, Denon Professional and Denon DJ, announced today that
it has entered into an agreement with JAM Industries Ltd, that its division
Erikson Pro will now serve as the exclusive distributor of the D&M
Professional brands in Canada. The announcement was made by Paul Mathis,
Senior Vice President, D&M Professional, and further underscores
the company’s commitment to excellence and the growth of its brands.
Gerry Zegarra, formerly of D&M Professional Canada, will now serve
as the main contact, working for Erikson Pro.
Christian Bouchard, Vice President of Erikson Pro, stated,
“We’re honored to be chosen by D&M Professional to distribute
Denon Professional, Marantz Professional and Denon DJ Products in Canada.
Additionally, we are glad to have Gerry join our organization. His extensive
knowledge, industry contacts and dedication to M.I./pro audio makes
him a perfect fit for our organization.”
“We are elated to be working with JAM Industries,”
stated Mathis. “Erikson Pro has a long-standing reputation of
serving the needs of the M.I. and pro audio markets. They are extremely
knowledgeable, and we are very confident in this long-term relationship.
In partnership with Erikson Pro, D&M Professional will continue
to increase brand visibility and market penetration in Canada, building
and strengthening relationships with dealers and end users.”
Photo: D&M_Erikson.JPG
Photo Caption: Shown from L-R: Paul Mathis, Senior Vice
President, D&M Professional, Gerry Zegarra, Product Manager, Erikson
Pro, and Christian Bouchard, Vice President of Erikson Pro.
About JAM Industries
JAM Industries Ltd. was founded in Montreal in 1972 as Erikson Music,
and quickly grew throughout the 1970s. Through the 1980s and 1990s,
JAM Industries widened its scope, focusing on M.I., pro audio and lighting,
consumer audio and consumer electronics. Today, JAM Industries has consolidated
its strengths into five main divisions: Coast Music (music accessories);
Erikson Music (musical instruments including Korg keyboards); Erikson
Pro (including pro lighting); Erikson Audio and Erikson Consumer (representing
products to consumer electronic retailers). Following a consistent upward
curve, JAM Industries’ growth and diversification continues to
strengthen its position in the marketplace, providing a resourceful,
reliable and innovative distribution network.
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About D&M Professional
D&M Professional, through its Denon® Professional, Marantz®
Professional and Denon DJ brands, manufactures and distributes a leading
line of professional audio and video equipment for the broadcast, commercial,
corporate, DJ, education, government, audio/visual, education, houses
of worship, security and related industries.
Visit D&M Professional at www.d-mpro.com
or Denon DJ at: www.denondj.com.
About D&M Holdings Inc.
D&M Holdings Inc. is a global operating company providing worldwide
management and distribution platforms for premium consumer, automotive,
commercial and professional audio and video businesses including Denon®,
Marantz®, McIntosh® Laboratory, Boston Acoustics®, Snell
Acoustics, Escient®, Calrec Audio, Denon DJ, Allen & Heath,
D&M Professional and D&M Premium Sound Solutions. Our technologies
improve the quality of any audio and visual experience. All product
and brand names with a trademark symbol are trademarks or registered
trademarks of D&M Holdings, Inc. or its subsidiaries. For more information
visit www.dm-holdings.com.
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future financial performance of the company. We wish to caution you
that such statements are just predictions and that actual events or
results may differ materially. Forward looking statements involve a
number of risks and uncertainties surrounding competitive and industry
conditions, market acceptance for the company's products, ability to
meet targeted product release dates, risks of litigation, technological
changes, developing industry standards and other factors related to
the company's businesses. The Company reserves all of its rights.
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