Audioprof becomes majority shareholder of Community

WORLD: Audioprof Group International, a holding company established to develop and build strong audio companies with a specific niche in the industry, has become the majority shareholder in Community Professional loudspeakers. Already the majority shareholder of Begian loudspeaker manufacturer, Apart Audio, the deal allows Audioprof to provide both indoor and outdoor installed audio solutions of varying scale.

‘We are very happy that we can offer our worldwide customers a complete range from indoor to outdoor and from small to large fixed install audio solutions with two very strong brands: Community and Apart Audio,’ enthused Hans Swinnen, chairman of Audioprof Group International. ‘Both companies will be developed as standalone entities under the same umbrella respecting their market focus, customer base, culture and heritage. They will enjoy “best practice sharing” from both sides. With a strong base in Europe and the USA we will strengthen our worldwide position in installed sound. We are very pleased that Bruce Howze stays on board as an important shareholder, president and R&D director and that Christine Howze will continue to help us grow the business. Leadership positions at Community will remain the same with Steve Johnson as CEO.’

‘It has been a wonderful and enjoyable journey since the company’s beginning and I’m very glad to have found a shareholder and partner with the same entrepreneurial background and spirit that drives Community,’ added Bruce Howze, founder of Community. ‘The relationship with Audioprof ensures continuity of the Community brand for our employees and customers, and I’m confident that we are positioning the company with the right partner for continued growth in the future.’

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