PETALUMA, Calif. — Jan. 11, 2011 — Panamax/Furman today announced that Dave Keller, the company’s senior vice president of sales and marketing, has been named as chairman of the Manufacturer’s Group (MG) of the Independent Professional Representatives Organization (IPRO), a non-profit professional sales representative organization. As chairman, Mr. Keller will lead IPRO-MG toward its goal of enhancing the independent representative and manufacturer relationship. more

VMP has gained U.S. patent # 7,850,022 for its new ER-8RSA eight receiver adjustable rack shelf.

STEVENSVILLE, Md., Jan. 11, 2011 — Video Mount Products (videomount.com), a leading provider of mounting solutions for the residential, CI, commercial, security, and pro audio/video markets, is proud to announce it has gained U.S. patent # 7,850,022 for its new ER-8RSA eight receiver adjustable rack shelf.

“The fact that we now have a patent for the design and functionality of our popular ER-8RSA adjustable rack shelf further demonstrates our commitment to provide our customers, and the industry at large, innovative products that no one else can,� explained Keith Fulmer, president of Video Mount Products. “The ER-8RSA is an economical and space saving solution that works perfectly in multi-receiver installs.�

The ER-8RSA can accommodate more

Guitarists Steve Stevens and Billy Morrison Make Booth Appearance At Winter NAMM

Summing up a successful international tour with Billy Idol, guitar players Steve Stevens and Billy Morrison hold AKG responsible for clear, fat-sounding guitars and sound that doesn’t drop out. With an AKG DSR700 wireless system receiver, the two internationally acclaimed artists brought Billy Idol’s music to life in front of hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide.

While reviewing three sets of wireless microphone systems on tour, Stevens and Morrison were unable to find their ideal sound without experiencing frequent dropout. After Stevens read about the AKG DSR700, AKG Product Manager Wireless-Tour-Install at JBL, Joseph Wagoner demoed the wireless system to the band mates.

“It’s absolutely night and day,� stated Stevens, comparing AKG wireless systems to those he previously used on tour. “I am still shocked as to just how much difference the DRS700 wireless more