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

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