The new HQ in Milton Keynes, in the south east of England, brings together all of the two brands' key operations under one roof. R&D teams, for both Carlsbro and Studiomaster, UK and worldwide sales, international administration, service and support, international marketing, and UK and Eire distribution are all now fully operational from the new centre.
As a hub for UK and worldwide logistics, the new HQ also provides for rapid smaller stock shipments internationally, complementing large scale direct shipments out of the Ningbo manufacturing facility in China.
Commenting on the establishment of the new HQ, Carlsbro and Studiomaster assistant general manager, Patrick Almond, states, "The commencement of full logistics operations from our new HQ marks the completion of yet another critical stage in our new business plan, following the management and operational restructuring of both brands and the major reconfiguration and upgrading of the Carlsbro product portfolio. With the service capability provided from the new facility, we are now in position to not only provide bigger and better than ever distribution capabilities for Carlsbro and Studiomaster product brands, but also to roll out our new Hurtz consumer product line."
Commenting on the importance of the improved logistics centre for the future growth of business, international business development, sales and marketing director, Paul Brewis, states, "Our new HQ is the cornerstone of a new international service provision that will include the establishment of regional Carlsbro / Studiomaster HQs in key locations across the world, in order to provide the very best worldwide distribution and service capabilities to distributors and dealers of any MI / pro audio manufacturer."
(Jim Evans)
