UPDATE Cover Story: SGM gets an upgrade in Denmark Many of you will still remember the old Italian SGM, but today the company has changed. Headquarters are now in Denmark and its product lines have also been modified. LED, wireless, IP66, more focus on technical support and immediate response 24/7 are key words in the company’s current strategy. In exclusive interview, Peter Johansen, CEO at SGM Light A/S, explains more on the current situation, the philosophy behind the company and some market trends. PAGE 46 Opening: Yamabol presents its new Kando Building Distribution company from Bolivia continues moving forward with the opening of its new corporative offices and showroom which even contain special spaces for teaching music and organizing cultural activities. PAGE 36 Interview: What’s new in the cable industry? Cables for audio, video, musical instruments, lighting. PE cables, special armored cables, different connectors. Which is the situation of this segment today? Fabrizio Milan, Chairman and CEO at Tasker, explains everything. PAGE 28 International: A new stage for SG Strings Due to the high growth SG Strings has been having in the local and international market, Izzo – owner of the brand – prepared an interesting strategy to continue with the internationalization process. From Brazil to the world! PAGE 40 12 www.musicaymercado.org
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Distribution: Turbo Percussion in a serious relationship with JTS Brazilian company and Taiwanese manufacturer have been working together for the last two decades. They now plan to reinforce the brand’s presence in the local market more than ever. PAGE 32 Manufacturing: Equaphon and the STS Touring Series brand Did you know there is a company that manufactures audio systems with high quality international components in Argentina? Let’s meet it in this article! PAGE 54 Lighting: PR Lighting is a highlight in China PR is, perhaps, the most renown Chinese brand in the lighting industry. It has actually been the first lighting manufacturer in the country. With more than 30 years of experience, the company is wellknown as one of the main ones. See more on PAGE 38 Market: Rane is acquired by inMusic Rane, audio solutions and products manufacturer for the DJ and professional audio markets, is now part of inMusic, the American group that already has 13 brands in its portfolio. PAGE 44 Trade show: Prolight+Sound Shanghai offers help for Latin American visitors Through a collaboration between Prolight+Sound Shanghai and Música & Mercado, trade show’s organizers will offer different benefits to Latin American costumers interested in visiting the show. Find out more on PAGE 74
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