The new premises, looking out across the Manhattan skyline, will house Cadac's new North American division's sales, distribution and service operations, headed up by general manager Paul Morini. Currently under refurbishment, the new HQ will come "online" by the end of August.
At the same time the company has announced the appointment of industry veteran console engineer Mitch Mortenson as technical support manager. Mitch is a renowned pro audio industry personality in the US, having spent some 20 years in the industry, in recording studio and sound touring engineering, and technical sales, including nine years in front line technical support roles for Midas consoles in North America.
Welcoming Mortenson, Morini, who worked alongside Mortenson at Midas, described him as "uniquely qualified within our industry to take on this role for Cadac". Further stating, "He is long associated in the US as Midas' technical trouble-shooter, in providing pre and post-sales support, and as the in-the-field concert touring tech; as well as establishing comprehensive training programmes. He is going to be a very major asset to our new operations in the US and Canada."
Speaking on his appointment, Mortenson said, "I am honoured to have the opportunity to work with a company with such a legendary status in professional audio and at this time with the release of such a visionary product as the CDC eight console, with the potential to put the brand at the very forefront of the live sound industry. After a two year break working outside of the industry, it is exciting to be coming back to join such a fantastic team."
(Jim Evans)
