UK - Karl Chapman has joined Midas Klark Teknik in the newly-created role of sales manager, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa). The move continues the manufacturer's ongoing drive to provide dedicated sales support across all global territories.

Chapman, who has enjoyed a long career in pro audio, joins the company after 15 years in European sales at console manufacturer Soundcraft. Prior to this, he held positions at Amek and Mitsubishi Electric UK and Neve Electronics.

"I'm delighted to be joining Midas Klark Teknik," says Chapman. "It's clear that the company has been very active in the world of digital, and I am looking forward to working with John Oakley and the sales team to establish an even stronger presence in the markets of Europe, the Middle East and Af

UK - Analog Way UK is expanding its activities with relocation to a new facility, hiring of a new sales manager and organisation of a one-week roadshow in August through England.

Inaugurated in May 2010, Analog Way UK will move to a new facility in August. Located in London, the new office offers larger space in order to integrate training facilities and reinforce customer service quality.

The Analog Way UK team is also growing with the appointment of Andrew Smith, who joined Régis Pirot in July 2010, as area sales manager. "I am pleased to join Analog Way as area sales

USA - Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro) has appointed industry veteran Doug Simpson to spearhead a new sales initiative specifically geared toward providing the Las Vegas market with special access to all of GC Pro's services, with a particular focus on the hotel/hospitality industry. The announcement was made by GC Pro director Rick Plushner, and represents the division's ongoing commitment to the continuing growth of GC Pro as a turnkey supplier for professional end users, says the company.

Doug Simpson has over 20 years of experience using and selling professional audio and video

USA - Crown Audio has appointed Eric Friedlander to the role of business developer, tour sound. In this role, Friedlander will be responsible for supporting sales in the tour sound market and working closely with the customer base to provide tailored solutions to meet each customer's specific needs. He will report to Crown's market manager for tour sound, Brian Pickowitz.

Prior to joining Crown, Friedlander served as a staff audio engineer for LD Systems L.P., a major sound, light and video production firm. In this role he was responsible for the production of corporate and special

USA - American DJ's Chuck Green has been promoted to the position of international sales representative for Asia and Canada.

"I'm extremely excited and optimistic about my new position," says Green. "I am looking forward to becoming part of our stellar international team here at American DJ."

Scott Davies, general manager of the American DJ Group of Companies, adds, "We are very excited to promote Chuck Green to his well-deserved new position within the company; his passion for music and his understanding of our vast family of products really embodies what A

Latest Issue. . .