Recognising growing demand for its products from US audio professionals and recording studios, German loudspeaker manufacturer Kii Audio has announced the opening of a US under highly respected industry veteran Tony Cariddi. This development marks an end to the distribution arrangement with Grace Design.
The new office will deliver support to Kii dealers, and provide artist relations to audio professionals and studios.
‘We have been delighted with the response to Kii Three since launching just a couple of years ago and appreciate the work done by Grace Design,’ says Kii Audio CEO, Chris Reichardt.. ‘It is now clear we need a presence in the US to ensure both dealers and customers are supported during our ambitious growth plans in the next few years. Tony Cariddi is widely respected in the pro audio industry, and we know many will be delighted by his appointment.’
Previously Cariddi was Integrated Marketing Leader for Content Solutions, Industry Relations and Cinema Products at Dolby Laboratories, and previously held marketing positions at Avid, Digidesign and Apogee Electronics.
‘Kii Audio is one of the few innovators in the pro and hi-fi speaker market driving monumental improvements in the field,’ says Kii Audio North America Brand Manager, Tony Cariddi. ‘I’m thrilled to support this smart and passionate team by increasing their accessibility and exposure in the US market. Invariably when audio pros and audiophiles have the opportunity to hear the Kii Three speakers they are blown away —now we can make that opportunity happen more than ever before.’
‘Kii is an innovative company with exceptional products and a strong team in all phases of their business,’ says Doug Wood, on behalf of Grace Design. ‘All of us at Grace Design are happy that we could play a role in introducing Kii Audio to customers on this side of the pond. It’s now time for us to step back from our distribution duties and hand this back to Kii directly. For Kii Audio customers who purchased products through a dealer during the distribution period, Grace will continue to provide service.’
Noted users of Kii Three monitors presenty include Jacob Collier, Ross Hogarth, Strongroom Studios, London and the Moscow Philharmonic.
More: www.kiiaudio.com
