Switzerland - Schertler, the Swiss manufacturer of contact microphones and acoustic amplification systems, continues to grow its international distributor network with recent appointments in seven territories.

Five new distributors have been named in Europe: GVI Vertriebs GmbH of Freistadt is now the Schertler distributor for Austria. Netherlands-based PB Music BV has been appointed to represent Schertler in the Benelux. SC Sound, Vejen, is the distributor for Denmark, completing Schertler's Scandinavian line-up. IMS Distribution in Port-Mort has been appointed as the distributor for France and Waltons Music of Dublin is now handling sales in the Republic of Ireland.

In Asia, Seoul-based Soundstream Co. Ltd is the official distributor for Korea, adding to an existing network of Schertler MI and pro audio distributors in Japan, Singapore, China and Thailand. Dynamic Music, based in Brookvale NSW, has been appointed as the exclusive MI/pro audio distributor for Australia.

"We are very pleased to officially welcome all our new distribution partners," says Drago Dujak, Schertler's international sales & marketing manager. "Their combined experience and expertise in both the musical instrument and pro audio markets is extremely important to our future business success and we look forward to building some strong working relationships. Going forward into 2013, we aim to expand further in areas such as Latin America, Africa and the Middle East and are always interested to hear from potential partners in those regions."