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BOSTON, January 19, 2010 – Technomad LLC, a leader in weatherproof loudspeakers and Turnkey PA systems for the commercial pro audio market since 1995, welcomes three new companies to its dealer network in Europe and the United Kingdom. POGO Geluid of the Netherlands, Lynden Micros Ltd. of England and Prosound Munster of Ireland are the latest dealer representatives to join the growing network.
The dealer network expansion follows a year of steady business growth in Europe following the company’s announcement that it would begin stocking equipment in the Netherlands. The overseas warehouse has enabled faster delivery and reduced shipping costs to Technomad customers across the continent.
John Futter, Managing Director of Lynden Micros Ltd, said that Technomad’s range of weatherproof loudspeakers has proven popular for custom projects where quality of sound and durability are key requirements. He points to recent projects at the Worcester Rugby Club in Wales, home of the Worcester Warriors; and the Blackgang Chine Amusement Park on the Isle of Wight as examples.
“The quality and long-range durability of these products have convinced some of our customers who have purchased cheaper products in the past to come back to us and replace them with Technomad,” said Futter. “Having stock available in Europe makes for a far more attractive price point for new and existing Technomad customers as we eliminate the duty and shipping costs.”
Technomad weatherproof loudspeakers are available in 14 custom colors that do not fade in sunlight
Leontine van der Poel, Managing Director of POGO Geluid, added that Technomad products offer a unique design in Europe compared to other loudspeaker and PA products. She cites a recent Technomad installation by her company at Feyenoord, a major league football (soccer) club in the Rotterdam area, as an ideal example of the professional audio niche that Technomad fills in her region.
“We installed Technomad Noho loudspeakers and PowerChiton amplifiers at the facility, both of which are weatherproof products that give Feyenoord a durable outdoor PA system for its training and playing field for amateur and youth teams,” said Van der Poel. “We found the products to be very thorough, easy to handle and easy to install. The European warehouse also seems to be a well-thought out strategy.”
All Technomad products are completely RoHS-compliant, and the company employs a green design process that includes the use of 100% recycled plastic in its manufacturing process. Technomad continues to manufacture its products at its U.S. factory in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, including its complete range of IP56-rated weatherproof loudspeakers; its PowerChiton range of networkable weatherproof outdoor amplifier modules; and its Schedulon mp3 player and recorder.
Technomad also offers its Online Quote and Order System to dealers globally, which brings the conveniences of online purchasing, parts replacement, quote generation and other benefits to its network of authorized dealers and resellers.
Steady international growth spurs first appearance at Europe’s leading AV event
BOSTON, January 11, 2010 – Technomad LLC, a leader in weatherproof loudspeakers and audio systems since 1995, will exhibit for the first time at this year’s ISE show in Amsterdam (Booth #3C138), taking place February 2-4 at the RAI Exhibition Center.
“While Technomad has always had a global presence, we have seen a significant rise in interest for our products across Europe following our decision to stock equipment in the Netherlands,” said Rodger von Kries, vice president of Technomad. “ISE offers an excellent opportunity to introduce our unique weatherproof loudspeaker range and other professional audio and communication products to new audiences.”
The Technomad Schedulon mp3 recording and playback system makes its international debut at ISE 2010
Technomad is most well known for its versatile loudspeaker range that offers outstanding voice clarity and musical quality, along with broad dispersion, long throw and unmatched durability in both indoor and outdoor environments. In 2009, the company also introduced a range of narrow dispersion loudspeakers with 90×40 and 60×40 under its popular Berlin brand – the largest loudspeaker in the Technomad family.
Technomad will exhibit several of their loudspeakers for the first time at ISE, along with recently introduced game-changing products for the general AV, systems integration, education and commercial security markets:
• The Schedulon, an automatic mp3 player and recording system based on the company’s successful and durable military technology
• PowerChiton, a range of compact, durable and weatherproof NEMA power amplifier modules that gives design engineers, contractors and consultants more flexible options for challenging, distributed outdoor audio system installations
The Schedulon™ is ideal for use in themed entertainment, high-quality music playback, simulated environments, sports, schools and universities, and commercial security applications. The Schedulon provides instant, manual playback of up to 99 knob-assigned, user-loaded audio files from a front-panel screen, and allows automatic playback on a user-defined schedule based on an internal clock or synchronized network time server.
Introduced in mid-2008, new features include an internal power backup option that provides 20 minutes of battery-powered redundancy in the event of power loss. The battery keeps all scheduled playback events on target for approximately 75 minutes. The Schedulon immediately ‘wakes up’ at the current time to resume playback of all scheduled content after battery power expires and the unit is restarted.
PowerChiton modules unite a high-performance, passively-cooled amplifier with an IP66 rated, low-profile enclosure. Available in three sizes (130, 250 and 500 Watts), all PowerChiton modules come with standard mounting feet; optional accessories include pole mount adaptors and specialized hardware to install the modules on the back of Technomad loudspeakers.
New upgrades include IP and RF networking options, an internal mixer and additional input options. Technomad has also added two standard inputs to all three power levels of PowerChiton modules: a high-quality line level input for improved site-wide audio that is ideal for both voice (paging) and musical output; and a second input that can be used for local audio or as a secondary audio source. The internal mixer adds balance to improve and maintain audio levels out of the amplifier modules en route to loudspeakers.
Technomad Associates, LLC, a leader in weatherproof loudspeakers and Turnkey PA systems for the commercial pro audio market since 1995, is seeking to expand its network of dealers across Europe to complement international business growth across the continent and beyond.
Technomad began stocking equipment in the Netherlands one year ago to enable faster delivery times and minimize shipping costs for European customers.The company continues to manufacture its products at its U.S. factory in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, including its complete range of IP56-rated weatherproof loudspeakers; its PowerChiton range of networkable weatherproof outdoor amplifier modules; and its Schedulon mp3 player and recorder.
A Technomad Berlin loudspeaker installed on a light pole outdoors and unprotected from the elements
Technomad’s expansion into Europe has also introduced changes into the company’s manufacturing process to ensure that all products are RoHS-compliant for equipment sales into Europe, per the standards set by the European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances.In addition to superior audio quality and a highly durable, weatherproof construction, Technomad loudspeakers feature a green design that includes the use of 100% recycled plastic in its manufacturing process.
Resellers are carefully selected based on their ability to service a local market with pre-sale technical advice for customers, as well as installation capability. Technomad provides extensive web training and direct factory support is offered to new distributors, with continued support throughout the contract.Interested firms are invited to apply online at https://www.technomad.com/order/
International distributors and dealers are also invited to visit the Technomad website at http://www.technomad.com for more information on the company’s Online Quote and Order System, which brings the conveniences of online purchasing, parts replacement, quote generation and other benefits to the company’s network of authorized dealers and resellers.
Technomad Associates has altered its manufacturing process to ensure RoHS compliance for sales into the EU, writes David Davies. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Technomad has been producing weatherproof loudspeakers and audio systems since 1995.
Now, to comply with EU regulations, Technomad has switched to RoHS-compliant driver and network components for deployment inside its loudspeakers, and eliminated the use of lead within the soldering process.
All Technomad loudspeakers, including the Noho C (pictured here) are now RoHS compliant for shipping into Europe
The new move on RoHS encompasses the entire Technomad product range, which includes IP56-rated weatherproof loudspeakers, the Schedulon automatic MP3 player and recording system, and the PowerChiton series of networkable weatherpoof powered amplifiers.
The RoHS announcement follows Technomad’s recent decision to convert to recycled plastic within its loudspeaker manufacturing process.
Rodger Von Kries, vice president of Technomad, told II: “Technomad is making a concerted effort to expand its presence in the EU marketplace. To that end, we’ve switched all of our manufacturing processes and components to be RoHS compatible. To offset the high import costs for smaller shipments, Technomad now stores a variety of our core products in a warehouse in the EU. This allows customers to purchase products at much lower costs than goods imported from the US and also decreases lead times.”
Technomad has also been working to enhance its appeal to the European market in other ways. “With an eye to EU sales, Technomad is also offering all of its electronic products – the Schedulon MP3 player/recorder (pictured), PowerChiton weatherproof outdoor amplifier modules and our Turnkey PA systems – all configured to run off 220V AC power. We feel that the weatherproof audio product market in the EU is under-served and that there are a lot of exciting opportunities for our product line in this region. We are actively working with a sale outreach firm in the EU to increase our dealer base and are currently looking for sales channel partners.”
This story initially appeared in the January 5 e-newsletter from Installation Europe.
