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HARMAN Luxury Audio Group and IMP
announce distribution partnership
IMP to distribute JBL Architectural range to the UK custom install market
Cambridge, UK, February 01, 2023- HARMAN Luxury Audio Group and IMP announced today that they entered into a new distribution partnership. With immediate effect, IMP is HARMAN Luxury Audio Group's distribution partner for the JBL Architectural speaker range in the UK custom install market.
IMP was founded in 1984 when it operated primarily in the marine market - the IMP abbreviation derives from International Marine Products - however, the company has grown substantially and now also covers the residential space. This new collaboration sees IMP integrate its considerable UK distribution expertise with JBL's remarkably flexible Architectural line.
Above: JBL Studio 2 61CDT (zero-bezel grille on / grille removed).
The JBL Architectural line is one of the world's most finely tuned - in terms ofdesignand audio - speaker offerings, fusing the US-based maker's renowned sensational sound with carefully considered, custom install-appropriate features. The JBL Architectural range comprises an extensive range of in-ceiling and in-wall speakers for a multitude of cinema and multiroom audio applications. IMP will also distribute a range of JBL's extreme climate speakers and the US maker's state-of-the-art invisible speakers.
The current JBL Architectural line-up includes:
- JBL B series - entry-level in-ceiling and in-wall speakers, features include zero-bezel grilles
- JBL Conceal series - the most advanced invisible loudspeakers available
- JBL Stage series - modern, home-stereo/home-theatre speakers at accessible prices
- JBL Stage XD - works indoors and outdoors, features IP67-rated weatherized waterproof enclosures
- JBL Studio 2 series - best-in-class architectural audio, veiled, paintable, zero-bezel profile
- JBL Studio 6 - in-ceiling and in-wall models offering flexible fixing orientations
"We are very excited to announce this partnership with IMP," said ScottCampbell, Director of Sales,HARMAN Luxury Audio. "JBL has a long heritage of delivering class-leading installation products, and I am positive our new partnership with IMP will allow the brand to grow across residential and marine CI channels in the UK."
Darren Bown, Managing Director at IMP, commented, "IMP is extremely proud to become the exclusive UK distributor for the JBL Architectural range to the residential and marine markets. JBL is an iconic international brand renowned for its innovation and superior sound quality. The addition of these products further enhances the IMP product range, and we are excited to offer these in the UK for the first time."
HARMAN Luxury Audio Group is exhibiting at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2023, which takes place in Barcelona from January 31 - February 03, 2023, at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via. Please visit its stand (2H450) in Hall 2 to view the Group's install-focused products, including the JBL Architectural range. To make an appointment with the team, please contact Dannica Brown or Murdo Mathewson (see contact details below).
Above: JBL Conceal C86 pair
NOTES TO EDITORS
About HARMAN Luxury Audio Group
Headquartered in HARMAN's global centre of acoustic engineering in Northridge, California, HARMAN Luxury Audio Group brings together five prestigious brands — JBL, JBL Synthesis, Mark Levinson, Revel, and ARCAM — to offer the most advanced, high-performance audio systems with award-winning products including loudspeakers, subwoofers, preamplifiers, amplifiers, turntables, and headphones. From the finest stereo listening to state-of-the-art multichannel home theatre systems, HARMAN Luxury Audio Group delivers pure, uncompromised sound. HARMAN Luxury Audio Group is a lifestyle business unit of HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
About IMP
Established in 1984 by Pamela and Roger Ralston, IMP has family at its roots. With a growing number of customers, the Ralston family, including daughters Kate, Liz and Susannah, have worked together to build the business and its strong reputation. In the 1990s, IMP moved its premises to a small site in Essex. In the 2000s, another strategic shift relocated IMP to Hertfordshire; with increased warehousing and distribution capabilities, the company expanded further. Further expansion to a purpose-built warehouse and offices confirmed IMP's commercial ambitions and strength in equal measure. In line with its growth as a team and supplier, IMP has always streamlined its processes to ensure it works efficiently and upholds high standards for its customers and suppliers. IMP is proud to have the accreditation of ISO:9001 Quality Management Certification. Over the years, IMP's primary focus has always been providing excellent products and customer service. Everything it has done and continues to do is to maintain this standard and philosophy.
FURTHER INFORMATION
HARMAN Luxury Audio Group, Media Contact (UK)
Murdo Mathewson
Founder, Ginger Dog Comms
Mobile: +44 (0)7960 018147
Email: murdo@gingerdogcomms.com
HARMAN Luxury Audio Group, Trade Contact
Dannica Brown
Marketing Communications Lead, HARMAN Luxury Audio Group
Tel: +44 (0)1233 203244
Mobile: +44 (0)7917 583224
Email: Dannica.Brown@harman.com
IMP, Trade Contact
Tel: +44 (0)1763 241 300
Email: sales@improducts.co.uk
Address: RO24, Units 3-4 Jarman Way, Royston, Herts, SG8 5FE
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