Williams Sound names new Canadian distributor Erikson

Williams Sound names new Canadian Distributor

Representatives from Erikson Commercial on a recent visit to Williams Sound. Pictured from left to right: Dan Durbin, Kyle Mcintosh, Claus Frostell, Clive Smolana, Christian Bouchard, Doreen Ingebrigtsen (Williams Sound Vice President of International Sales) and Richard Fontaine.

Minneapolis, Minn. –– Williams Sound is pleased to introduce Erikson Commercial, its exclusive Commercial Sound Distribution partner in Canada, effective February 1, 2015. Erikson is a division of JAM Industries, a distributor of audio and music equipment for more than 25 years. In addition to its office and warehouse in Montreal, Quebec, the company has a dedicated sales force marketing to retailers, commercial sound/lighting installers and multimedia system integrators across Canada. With in-house marketing, sales, service and parts departments, Erikson’s overall strategy is to offer dealers and system contractors comprehensive, one-of-a-kind products and service.

Williams Sound’s Vice President of International of Sales Doreen Ingebrigtsen, says, “Having spent considerable time with the Erikson team at a recent Williams Sound training event here in Minnesota, we believe we’ve made an excellent choice. Erikson Commercial is knowledgeable, renowned and holds similar values to ours. Erikson is dedicated to providing the high-quality representation demanded by the world-class manufacturers they represent. We very much look forward to growing this partnership and building new business together.”

Williams Sound is a global designer and manufacturer of wireless communication technology, serving personal and professional listening needs worldwide since 1976. Williams Sound offers products and service for such commercial markets as hearing assistance, language interpretation, tour, corporate, education, government and house of worship. These products include Hearing HotSpot™ Live Audio via Wi-Fi, Digi-Loop® Induction Loop Systems, Digi-Wave™ Digital Communication Systems, Personal PA® FM Listening Systems, Portable Hearing Assistance Tour Guide Systems and SoundPlus® Infrared Systems.