KMC Music Rolls Out Biggest Ever 'Back-to-School Sales Bonanza' Promotion Program Through July 31!

Underscoring its commitment to offer MI retailers the largest array of seasonally themed promotion programs, KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) today announced the launch of its “Back-to-School Sales Bonanza,” featuring dozens of brands and hundreds of products all specially priced to generate nationwide consumer excitement during the critically important start to the fourth quarter sales season.

“As the largest distributor of MI and pro audio products, KMC Music can and will offer our retail partners the largest selection of specially priced products and promotion programs and our new Back-to-School Sales Bonanza lives up to that commitment,” said KMC Music Vice President of Sales James Tsaptsinos.  “Every major product category and accessory line is included in this year’s programs — guitars, amps, pedals, percussion, microphones, strings, and more.  Dealers will find all of our brands featured in exciting new programs that are designed to maximize sell-through sales to their customers.”

Brands featured in the Back-to-School program include Legere, VIC FIRTH, Lanikai, Line 6, MBT Lighting, Audio-Technica, AKG, Casio, Belmonte, Denis Wick, K&M, RICO, Herco, Lauren, Lee Oskar, Mooer, Suzuki, Hilo, Innovative Percussion, REMO, Martin & Co, King David, Vandoren, SuperSlick, Mono, Shure, RCF, Dunlop, Jones, Kaiser, Sennheiser, Corpmaster, Players, Stageline, Lauren, Blitz, Bruno, ChopSaver, Kratt, Mike Balter, Becker, Stentor, Barcus-Berry, Seiko, Snark, Wittner, Eldon, Antigua, APM, Vincent Bach, Blessing, BARRI, Selmer, Hohner, Grover, Manhassett, Elixir, Hamilton, and BoomWhackers, among others.

The program runs now through July 31, 2015.  To learn more about the Back-to-School Sales Bonanza promotion program, dealers can call the KMC Music call center at (855) 417-8677.

NanoLumens® Promotes Almir DeCarvalho to Position Of Vice President, Strategic Accounts

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to building a strong international base of loyal repeat customers, NanoLumens (www.nanolumens.com), the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of indoor LED visual display solutions, today announced the promotion of Almir DeCarvalho from the position of Vice President of International Sales to Vice President of Strategic Accounts, with global responsibility for identifying and forming relationships with targeted strategic accounts across all vertical markets. 

According to NanoLumens Vice President of Global Sales Rick Bortles, DeCarvalho has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to identify, nurture and expand relationships with major accounts around the world.  “Now, with more and more of our international sales being channeled through distributors, we can free up Almir to focus on specific targeted accounts around the world in every vertical market we serve.  I believe his experience, talents, and dedication will serve him well in this new position.”

While serving as Vice President of International Sales, the International division has been the fastest growing division within NanoLumens, experiencing over 100% growth year over year for the past three years consecutively.  NanoLumens has established a global footprint in Australia, Brazil, Canada, New Zealand, China, and the EMEA region.

“My objective for the Strategic Accounts division in 2015 is to continue to provide our partners with NanoLumens’ uniquely customizable digital visualization capabilities specific to the markets that they are targeting,” DeCarvalho said today.   “We will challenge our partners to push the creative envelope, changing the competitive landscape in their prospective markets.  We pride ourselves in giving our partners the ability to sit in front of their customer and never have to say no, as far as creative designs goes.”

Before joining NanoLumens in 2011, Almir DeCarvalho served as Director of Sales at Adaptive Micro Systems LLC.  Prior to this he held several positions in worldwide corporate sales over a 12-year period at FedEx Corporate Services.  Almir studied at the University of Lisbon in Lisbon, Portugal and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

Trident Case® Gives Back to Operation HomeFront To Assist Military Families and Wounded Warriors

This month marks the celebration of Veterans Day and Military Appreciation Month. In order to support the American military, Trident Case®, manufacturer of rugged and eco-friendly mobile and tablet device cases, will be donating 20-percent of all purchases made from November 3 through 30 to Operation HomeFront, a non-profit organization that provides emergency and financial assistance to the families of service members and wounded warriors.

“The entire Trident team is honored to celebrate Military Appreciation Month by supporting a cause near and dear to us,” Trident Vice President of Marketing, Vickie Achee said. “The service men and women of our country and their families sacrifice so much on our behalf each day, and we are proud to show our support and make an impact by donating to Operation HomeFront this month.”

All purchases made through Trident Case are qualified for the 20-percent donation to Operation HomeFront by using the code MILOP at check out.

“In addition to supporting the country’s armed forces through our Operation Homefront donation this month, Trident’s new Military Edition will continue to be available online,” Achee added. “Proceeds generated from the sale of merchandise bearing these logos and marks is used to support the trademark licensing program and enhance Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs for America's Armed Forces worldwide.”

Trident Case® offers six series of protective carrying solutions providing one, two, or three layers of protection, including the widely popular Kraken A.M.S., Cyclops, Aegis, Apollo, Perseus, and Electra series. Every series supports a wide range of devices from popular manufacturers including Apple®, Samsung®, HTC®, Motorola®, and more. All Trident cases use bio-enhanced plastic based products that are degradable, compostable, and recyclable.  Over the past two years, Trident Case has invested in the infrastructure and resources necessary to manufacture its tough cases, with style, in the United States of America.