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COVER STORY: THE CENTURY BELONGS TO IZZO MUSICAL One of the most traditional companies in the Brazilian market, Izzo is celebrating its 100th anniversary. A company with a huge background, growth and some recent chances in its management. But Izzo is not only well-known in Brazil, since it has a presence in more than 32 countries worldwide with the brands it owns and distributes. Recently, Aldo Storino Junior’s leadership has been passed to one of his daughters, Priscila (who is now CEO at the Izzo Musical group) while another of his daughters, Simone, became Commercial and Marketing VP, bringing a new stage to the company. Izzo is full of history, strength and love for what each member does. More news and celebrations will come! PAGE 40

LIGHTING: DEVELOPING PRODUCTS WITH ELATION Eric Loader, sales and marketing director at Elation, tells how they work in the company to continue providing good products to the market. From the development process to current trends, the company is well prepared to face the present and the future. They are even launching a new control product line under the Obsidian name. Good news for all lighting professional! PAGE 22

ANNIVERSARY: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR FANE! Speakers manufacturer Fane was born in England in 1958 and since then its presence has been growing all over the world. The company is now announcing a new distribution deal with Hermes Music in Mexico and also some interesting celebrations for the anniversary year. PAGE 26

CORPORATIVE: GO CONCERT BRINGS NEW NAME AND FACILITIES Now working as Go Concert (formerly Prind-Co), the Buenos Aires-based company distributes a large quantity of audio and accessories brands, both international ones and others of their own to different Latin American countries. Learn more here! PAGE 30

INTERNATIONAL: NEW PEDALS AND MORE MARKET FOR L.R. BAGGS Specialized in acoustics products, the American company is presenting its new Align series, composed of four interesting pedals. Working with Frederick Export, they are looking for more distributors in Latin America. Are you interested? See more in this article. PAGE 28

MANUFACTURING: RIVER STRAPS CREATES CUSTOM STRAPS FROM ECUADOR River Straps is a small company located in Ambato but its work is already well-known in several countries of the world. Would you like to have a strap specially made for you? Contact River Straps now! PAGE 38

TRADE SHOW: MUSIC SHOW EXPERIENCE There is a new show in town! Well, actually it is in Brazil, but one of its aims is to become the #1 trade show and meeting point for our industry in Latin America. Audio, musical instruments, accessories, conferences and a rich live presentations program will take place from September 13th to 16th at the São Paulo Expo convention center in Sao Paulo. See you there! PAGE 68

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