UK - The SDUK Systems Group, the installed sound division of Shure Distribution UK, has appointed experienced sales manager James Nicholds to the role of Midlands regional sales manager, installed sound.

James brings with him eight years of audio-visual sales experience in the corporate, educational and public sectors, culminating in his most recent position as regional business development manager for Northern Light, where he consulted on, designed and sold AV systems to private companies, integrators, universities, and local authorities.

Based in Lincoln, he will assume responsibility for the Midlands sales region, working under the direction of SDUK's system group manager Duncan Savage to further develop relationships with integrators and installed sound projects in the regio

UK - SSE Audio Group has appointed Peter Codron as sales & installations manager, based at the company's London office and warehouse in Park Royal.

This appointment strengthens the Group's London operations, ensuring that customers in London and the South East are fully served. Peter has worked in the audio industry for all his career, first in the rentals business, before developing his own successful recording studio in the '90s. He then moved into the sales side of the industry, where he has worked for the last decade at Entec.

In his new role, Peter will represent SSE and Wigwam

France - L-Acoustics has announced the appointment of long-serving industry professional Alvin Koh as applications engineer for Asia, reinforcing L-Acoustics' growth and commitment to its customer base throughout the Asian region. Alvin will be based in Kuala Lumpur and will provide technical support to L-Acoustics customers through the company's existing regional distribution network.

Prior to joining L-Acoustics, Alvin worked for Singapore based sound rental company Pantomime Entertainment Pte Ltd, starting as a sound engineer and eventually becoming the Malaysian director of the co

USA - Czech Republic-based lighting manufacturer Robe Lighting has strengthened its technical service department in the United States with the addition of industry professional Ambrose Gumbs, who has joined the company as technical service department manager.

With increased sales and product recognition, Robe's goal is to provide clients with first-rate technical support as the company continues to expand.

Gumbs was most recently with Martin Professional for nearly 14 years, where he started out as bench technician and soon specialized in lighting console and PCB repairs. As a membe

UK - Flashlight has announced the appointment of Alistair Smyth to the role of sales coordinator, joining their Manchester-based team.

Alistair joins Flashlight after working for various manufacturers & sales/rental companies, bringing 20 years of industry experience to the company. Having worked in a number of technical service & sales support positions through the years, his skills should add further firepower to Flashlight's team of industry veterans.

In his new role, Alistair will focus on delivering Flashlight's innovative products and renowned customer service to their new and

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