ALL Engineering BV of the Netherlands, known for its brand name Metrum Acoustics™ and its DAC technology, and M2Tech SRL a privately held company headquartered in Pisa, Italy have announced the formation of a new company to provide M2Tech SRL a global distribution, sales and marketing platform in order to continue growth.
Bowers & Wilkins, the British audio brand, today announced the appointment of Gregory Lee as Chief Executive Officer. Lee will officially assume his position at the company on November 1st, 2018 and will also serve on Bowers & Wilkins’ Board of Directors. Former CEO Gideon Yu is to remain Co-Executive Chairman of the company’s Board […]
Scottish audio-visual cable manufacturer, Atlas Cables, has appointed MIAN Audio Distribution as UK sales agents for its complete range of specialist Hifi and AV cable solutions.
More good news for Fyne Audio. As part of Scottish Enterprise’s strategy to support ambitious Scottish companies in scaling more quickly, Glasgow-based loudspeaker brand Fyne Audio has secured significant funding from Scottish Investment Bank to drive business growth. This financing will allow Fyne Audio to grow its R&D facility, diversify product lines and increase production […]
Mitchell and Johnson, the British Hifi manufacturer, has appointed Dan George Communications to handle its UK PR affairs. The new partnership, which is effective immediately, sees Dan George Communications manage Mitchell and Johnson’s press office and media interests ahead of a number of new product range launches planned for 2018/19.
Bibby Financial Services has provided an £850k funding facility to Fyne Audio, a new entrant into the high-end, loudspeaker audio market who’s development we have been following closely. The funding line includes Export Invoice Discounting (Export ID) as well as an FX facility, which will help the business access working capital and fund its export […]
Leema Acoustics has partnered with Mian Audio Distribution who will take on UK sales and distribution for the Welsh Hifi manufacturer, which was founded two decades ago by two ex-BBC sound engineers.
As many of you may have heard, Norwegian Hifi brand, Electrocompaniet recently filed applications to commence insolvency proceedings in Norway. The Company immediately ceased all operations and insolvency practitioners were appointed.
David Wilson, Hifi legend, co-founder of Wilson Audio and designer of some of the world’s most iconic loudspeakers, has sadly passed away. He will be greatly missed by all in the audio community and far beyond. The Hifi Pig team send our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
UK cable and interconnect manufacturer True Colour Industries have announced that they have appointed Trimex, based in Warsaw, to represent them in Poland.
Bowers & Wilkins is announcing the relocation of its research and development centre to a new and larger facility with ‘cutting-edge equipment and tools’. The move represents a significant investment to expand the team and accelerate the company’s ability to develop new capabilities that will drive innovation across its suite of home speakers, headphones and […]
You may remember that back in 2016 we started a fundraiser to help to buy a new wheelchair for young audiophile and Hifi Pig reader, Ricky Sterling. The crowdfunding raffle was supported amazingly by both the Hifi industry who donated many prizes, and you, our wonderful readers. The made-to-measure wheelchair was delivered to Ricky in […]
The Clarity Alliance, the UK hifi industry’s trade body, held its AGM and Conference at which it announced the appointments to its board of directors and the audience enjoyed informative presentations from a number of guest speakers. It was held once again in Dolby’s European HQ in London.
Danish companies Dantax A/S and Gamut Audio have confirmed that Gamut is now part of the Dantax group of companies, joining fellow Danish high-end audio brands Raidho and Scansonic.
Linn has announced a major £1.1m investment for its factory located just outside Glasgow. Founded by Ivor Tiefenbrun in 1973, Linn remains an independent business and each and every product they make is built, tested and packaged in-house by one person who proudly signs their name on it.