SABIAN Adds to U.S. Sales Force
Having transitioned to a direct-to-retail sales model in 2015, SABIAN has just enlisted a solid team of industry veterans to bolster their U.S. sales effort.
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KMC Music
KMC Music company profile, products, leadership and news coverage from MMR, the music products industry publication founded in 1879.
ManufacturerBloomfield, CT, United States
KMC Music news timeline
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KMC’s Mark Terry Discusses an Eventful Year
To say that the past 12 or so months have seen a lot of changes for KMC Music could be safely qualified an understatement: In January of 2015,…
KMC Music Named U.S. Distributor for Monster’s Prolink Line
KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) has announced that it has been appointed to serve as the United States distributor for Monster Cable’s Prolink® Line of instrument (guitar, bass and acoustic)…
KMC Music Become Exclusive United States Distributor of Rhythm Tech Percussion Products and Accessories
The acquisition, completed last month, makes KMC Music the sole United States distributor of Rhythm Tech percussion products and accessories, according to KMC Music president Mark Terry.
KMC Music is Now Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Rhythm Tech
KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) recently announced that parent company JAM Industries (www.jamindustries.com) has acquired Rhythm Tech (www.rhythmtech.com). The acquisition, completed last month, makes KMC Music the sole United States…
Ovation resumes US production in Hartford
Anyone intrigued about Drum Workshop’s plan for the Ovation guitar brand it acquired from Fender earlier this year, will be interested by news that US production is about…
Ovation resumes US production
Anyone intrigued about Drum Workshop’s plan for the Ovation guitar brand it acquired from Fender earlier this year will be interested by news that US production is about to…
KMC Appoints New Regional Sales Managers
KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) has announced the appointment of three new regional sales managers for the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and West/Northwest sales territories.
Lee Oskar Harmonicas in 2015 – Breaking Barriers
Harmonica players within pop and rock music are often a somewhat anonymous bunch, so far as “name recognition” by the general public goes.
KMC Now Sole U.S. Distributor for Paiste America
Strengthening a percussion portfolio that already includes Gibraltar, Latin Percussion, Remo, Toca, Vater, and Vic Firth, KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) has announced that it has been appointed to serve…
Supro amp brand gaining global traction
Revived amp brand Supro, distributed in the UK by JHS, has gained a powerful new distribution ally in the US.
KMC Music Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Supro
KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) has announced that Absara Audio LLC has appointed the company to serve as the exclusive United States distributor of Supro amplifiers (www.suprousa.com), the iconic line…
KMC Music Rolls Out 'Back to School Sales Bonanza' Promotion Through July 31st
Underscoring its commitment to offer MI retailers the largest array of seasonally themed promotion programs, KMC Music announced the launch of its “Back-to-School Sales Bonanza,” featuring dozens of…
KMC Opens New HQ in Connecticut, Relocates Warehousing and Distribution to Mississippi
Calling it the start of the next great chapter in its proud history of serving the MI and Pro Audio industries, KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) has announced that it…
Drum Workshop’s Chris Lombardi
One of the more significant events in the world of MI in 2015 was the announcement in early January that Fender’s subsidiary, KMC Music, had sold its drum…
Roland Announces New Personnel Appointments
Roland Corporation U.S. has announces three new personnel appointments that align with the company’s current strategic business plan. The announcement was made by Jay Wanamaker, president and CEO…
FMIC Sells KMC Music Wholesale Distribution Business to Jam Industries
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced that it has completed an asset sale of the KMC Music wholesale distribution business including the trade name B & J Music, and…
Manhasset Specialty Names Roberts President and General Manager
The Board of Directors of Manhasset Specialty Company has announced the hiring of Dan Roberts as president and general manager to replace Barry Heid, who is retiring from…
Roland Announces Two Major New Appointments
Roland Corporation announced today two senior management appointments effective February 1, 2015. Mr. Jay Wanamaker will assume the role of president and CEO of Roland Corporation U.S., while…
FMIC Sells KMC Music’s Percussion Brands & Ovation Guitars to Drum Workshop
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced that its subsidiary KMC Music, Inc. has sold its owned and licensed percussion brands, including Gretsch® Drums, Latin Percussion®, Toca® Percussion,…
Ovation Names Wallace as Brand Manager
KMC Music has appointed Darren Wallace as brand manager for Ovation Guitars. As a master luthier, Wallace has been an integral part of Ovation’s product design and development…
Wanamaker Named Amati USA President & COO
Amati USA has announced that industry veteran Jay Wanamaker has been named president & COO. Wanamaker will oversee all Amati U.S. operations, including Amati Woodwind & Brass Instruments…
MONO Enters Into Distribution Deal with KMC
MONO® and KMC Music, Inc. have entered into an agreement for joint U.S. distribution of MONO’s line of accessories. As of June 1, 2014, KMC Music began offering…
26th Annual KMC Charity Golf Tournament
KMC Music held its 26th annual “Everett Porter Unintentional” Charity Golf Tournament on June 3rd in Avon, Connecticut. Proceeds from the event were presented to The Hole in…
Trade Regrets: Ed Miller
Former president of KMC Music Inc., Ed Miller, passed away on January 15 at the age of 66.Starting in the finance department at Kaman Corp., Miller quickly rose…
FMIC Appoints Terry to President of KMC
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has appointed Mark Terry to the position of President of KMC Music.
KMC Music Adds Wismer to Merchandising Team
KMC Music, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Wismer to the position of merchandising manager. With more than 30 years of experience in the Music…
The Avalon School of Music
[caption id="attachment_47710" align="alignleft"]Students from the Avalon School of Music.[/caption]While neither a franchise operation nor one that fields many outlets throughout the country and beyond, Florida’s Avalon School of…