LOUD Technologies Establishes Sales and Distribution Office in China

December 9, 2004 – Woodinville, Wash. – LOUD Technologies, in cooperation with Amoi Electronics, recently opened a new distribution and sales office headquartered in Shanghai, China. This office will manage the distribution of Mackie, EAW, EAW Commercial, TAPCO and SIA branded professional audio products throughout China.

"The establishment of LOUD China will allow us to better leverage our highly complementary professional audio brands throughout this expansive market," commented LOUD Technologies Director of International Sales Dave Christenson. "With the Mackie, EAW, EAW Commercial and TAPCO product ranges at their disposal, the LOUD China office will have the ability to service a broad range of professional audio markets, from individual musicians to large-scale commercial installations and Chinese government ministries."

LOUD China has already established a key alliance with Jing Cheng Electronics (JCE) to service the Chinese professional and broadcast audio markets. "JCE enjoys an excellent reputation for uncompromising service and customer support within the professional audio community", continued Christenson. "They are the ideal partner to help us launch our new digital products throughout China."

About LOUD Technologies Inc.
LOUD Technologies Inc. develops professional audio products under the brands Mackie, EAW, EAW Commercial, TAPCO, SIA Software and Acuma Labs. Products from LOUD Technologies' brands can be found in professional and project recording studios, video and broadcast suites, post production facilities, sound reinforcement applications including churches and nightclubs, retail locations and on major musical tours.www.loudtechinc.com.

Mackie is a registered trademark of LOUD Technologies Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

For more information please contact: Mackie · 16220 Wood–Red Road N.E. · Woodinville, WA 98072 · Phone: (425) 487–4333 · Fax: (425) 487–4337 ·Internet:www.loudtechinc.com.

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