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Technomad Expands Dealer Network in Europe

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
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.

Technomad Seeks European Dealers as Company Expands Overseas Business

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
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 Vernal Loudspeakers Play Instrumental Role in LEED-Certified Muzak System for Price Chopper Supermarket

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Technomad LLC, a leader in weatherproof loudspeakers and audio systems since 1995, announces that Functional Communications Corporation has installed 40 Technomad Vernal loudspeakers as part of a LEED-certified AV and intercom communications system at the new Price Chopper supermarket in Colonie, NY.The Technomad loudspeakers are installed throughout the store and at the entrance to provide high-quality audio reproduction for a Muzak Audio Architecture installation featuring music and in-store advertising; and outstanding voice intelligibility for live pages and other in-store communications.

 

Functional Communications Corp., headquartered in Syracuse, is an independent Muzak affiliate that managed the design and installation of the entire system.The company specified Technomad based on its compliance with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System (LEED), developed by the U.S. Green Building Council to provide standard for environmentally sustainable construction.According to Scott Welton, Account Executive at Functional Communications Corp., the Technomad Vernal was specifically selected for its audio quality and projection, and its compact and durable design, in addition to LEED-compliant measures including the company’s use of recycled plastic in its manufacturing process.

 

“The U.S. Green Building Council stipulates that LEED project contractors are encouraged to specify equipment manufactured within 500 miles of the installation, so noting Technomad’s proximity I ordered one Vernal for evaluation.I liked the sound reproduction and the fact that it was a very tough loudspeaker,” said Welton.“The Vernal also comes in a 70-volt transformed version, which was necessary to accommodate the long cable runs to the digital amplifier and minimize infrastructure.The Technomads have proven versatile enough to legibly reproduce in-store marketing and music, message repeaters, and live pages from telephones and microphones with excellent audio quality.”

 

 

The Technomad Vernal is available in 14 custom colors to match the environment of your installation.  The Price Chopper installation includes 40 white Vernals.
The Technomad Vernal is available in 14 custom colors to match the environment of your installation. The Price Chopper installation includes 40 white Vernals.

 

 

 

The Muzak Audio Architecture music and messaging stream is received externally via satellite through Muzak Audio Architecture network and passed through a mixer and four-channel digital amplifier before hitting the loudspeakers.The Vernals are positioned 30 feet apart from each other at a height of 18 feet, mounted to beams and directed straight down to reach customers at the point of purchase throughout the approximately 60,000 square-foot supermarket.

 

Functional Communications Corporation also installed two Vernals at the store entrance to broadcast the Muzak stream to shoppers as they enter and exit the store, projecting well out into the parking lot.Welton added the weatherproof design of Technomad loudspeakers meant the Vernals could be installed outdoors without obvious protection from the elements.Many of the loudspeakers are also exposed to direct sunlight in the store via skylights in the ceiling, which made durability a requirement.

 

The complete system as installed by Functional Communications also features a mini-recording station with a microphone and digital message repeater for recording unique messages in-house; ambient microphones for live pages throughout the store; and a broadcast television service featuring entertainment from the DiSH Network, another Functional Communications partner.

 

Technomad Reports High Customer Satisfaction

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BOSTON Technomad LLC, a leader in weatherproof loudspeakers and audio systems since 1995, announces new survey results based on a recent poll of approximately 7400 customers worldwide. While the company’s trademark weatherproof construction and rugged design for harsh environments were cited as main reasons for buying Technomad by most customers, superior audio quality was cited by nearly as many customers as the chief benefit of Technomad loudspeakers.

 

“Many customers noted in the survey that Technomad loudspeakers are the only real weatherproof option on the market,” said Rodger von Kries, vice president of Technomad. “What we also noticed was that ‘increased sound quality over other brands’ was noted nearly as often. Most importantly, 94 percent of those surveyed said they would recommend Technomad to other professionals.”


A cluster of four Technomad Viennas installed at Kalama High School in Washington State. AVX Northwest provided the installation.
A cluster of four Technomad Viennas installed at Kalama High School in Washington State. AVX Northwest provided the installation.



 

The survey was open to a variety of Technomad customers, from consultants, design engineers and systems integrators to equipment dealers and end users. Many customers that cited audio quality as a main reason for purchase were as drawn to the musical reproduction of the loudspeakers as voice intelligibility. Technomad loudspeakers are designed to ensure that low, mid and high frequencies are all reproduced in a superior manner for any kind of installation, both indoors and outdoors.

 

Sound contracting for permanent installations, sound rental, and end user applications for school sports, cruise ships, theme parks, churches and music venues were among the most popular applications cited in the survey.

 

Technomad offers eight IP56-rated loudspeaker brands, many of which are available in the company’s popular Turnkey PA systems that also include a signal processing rack with a six-channel mixer, amplifier, dynamic microphone, cables and connectors. The company also recently began shipping two game-changing products to its portfolio: The Schedulon automatic mp3 player and recording system, and the PowerChiton series of compact, networkable weatherproof outdoor amplifier modules.

 

Technomad has also been lauded recently for its green efforts, switching to 100 percent recycled plastic for its black loudspeakers, and altering its manufacturing process to enable RoHS compliance for all products now shipping into Europe.

 

Please contact Technomad at 617-275-8898 or visit http://www.technomad.com for more information.