Optocore settles in Canada

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Andrew Low Jun 25 2008, 9:00am

Optocore establishes its North American operations office in Toronto, Ontario

To respond to recent significant increases in business and associated technical support demands throughout the US and Canada, Optocore who has its headquarters in Munich, have announced that it will movie its North America office to Toronto, Ontario from the previous location in Totowa, NJ.

As of June 1, 2008, all operational aspects will now be the responsibility of the newly appointed Managing Director – Bill Coons, known throughout the industry as the Director and owner of Contact Distribution who has been the Canadian distributor for Optocore for the last 1.5 years. Bill Coons commented, “In a very short period of time since we introduced the brand we have had great success having placed fiber optic network systems in various critical applications from broadcast, mobile recording and commercial installations across the country where no other product offered the functionality or the quality of Optocore devices. We’ve now got the country’s leading consultants and designers standardizing on the product and a number of the top integrators and technicians having completed the OCT – Optocore Certified Training.” Bill went on to add, ”To date the existing rep network in the states has achieved similar success with some major production companies and integrators. From New Years Eve in Times Square to numerous installs in theme parks, performing arts centres, churches and large sports venues Optocore’s abilities are being recognized creating a demand that we have to respond to.”

Optocore’s recent release of the DD2FE optical MADI network interface allows for Studer and Soundcraft digital consoles to be added to the expanding list alongside Yamaha and DiGiCo as the only unilateral fiber network platform that supports the major digital consoles.

Marc Brunke, Managing Director and head designer stated, “We’ve been impressed with Bill’s enthusiasm and marketing talents and the initial response from the US reps share this as many have known him for years. We believe that we have got a great team together to support our existing customer base as well as the new opportunities we’re being presented with.”

Tine Helmle, Optocore Director of Sales and Marketing, said: “It’s comfortable to know that our sales and marketing activities in North America are in Bill’s hands. With him being in the professional audio business for so many years we can not think any one better to represent our company!”

Optocore products are considered the leading edge of fiber optic based premium audio and control transport having been used in high profile, critical applications throughout the world since the company’s formation in 1994. The implementation of an Optocore fiber optic network into Mediaset’s (Italy) new OB van, the European Song Contest in Belgrade, a fixed installed Optocore network at the American Garden Theater at Epcot Center, Orlando, Florida and the upcoming Olympic Games in Beijing are only a few of the latest projects involving the company’s state-of-the-art products.

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