Solid State Logic Companyp Y News Shinto Blessing for SSL Japan SL Japan opened in April following a traditional Shinto S blessing at its Tokyo premises. This new subsidiary company will co- ordinate all Far Eastern sales and service operations, excepting Hong Kong and China. SSL is already recognised by Hideo Tanaka, Chairman of the Japanese Association of Professional Recording Studios as being "a major part of the Japanese recording industry." Takeo Asano, Managing Director of SSL Japan, is well known as the former head of the SSL division of Studer Revox, Japan. He oversaw the spectacular success of the SL 4000 following its introduction in 1982. Envisaging "increased sales and service support ", he will be assisted by key personnel who have also transferred from SRJ. This will maintain continuity for SSLs clients in the Far East. Described by SSL Chairman Colin Sanders, CBE, as "an important step in the continuing growth of Solid State Logic," SSL Japan will consolidate the company's already excellent reputation. Over 120 A Takeo Asano and Shinto priest at the opening ceremony systems are now in operation and eliciting a strong response for the new SSL Japan office. throughout Japan, Korea and Taiwan. New Canadian SSL People T o strengthen the formulation of SSL's marketing policies, Subsidiary Colin Pringle, previously Head of Marketing has been appointed to the board as Marketing Director. Based at the our long term Emphasising commitment to the Canadian company's Oxford headquarters, his appointment will ensure a recording, broadcast and post -production industries, a new cohesive and informed international marketing strategy. SSL subsidiary has been opened in Toronto. Piers Plaskitt, formerly Vice President of SSL Inc., has been The new sales and service centre, which commenced operations appointed Chief Executive Officer. In his new role Piers takes overall in lune, is headed by Vice President/ General Manager Gerry charge of US operations and will develop even better sales and Eschweiler, formerly with Mitsubishi Pro Audio. "I know this service support and improved administrative capability. increased support for Canadian facilities will be warmly welcomed," Michel Yves Geugen has been appointed Managing Director of said Gerry, "The new office will enable us to improve our support for French subsidiary, SSL SARL. Based at the Montigny le Bretonneux the increasing SSL client base across Canada. It will also provide office, Michel brings a wealth of knowledge and business flair proven greater opportunity to demonstrate SSL products to potential in senior positions at IBM France and IBM Europe. Canadian users." The move has been applauded by existing clients such as Chris Bell of TV Ontario, who commented, "It's great to see a leading SSL Worldwide manufacturer make this sort of commitment to Canada." Gil Moore, drummer with Triumph and owner of Metalworks Studio, adds, "This is yet another example of SSL giving the Canadian recording industry International Headquarters London its serious consideration." Solid State Logic 5 Southwick Mews Begbroke, Sussex Village Oxford, OX5 IRU, Paddington England London W2 Tel: (0865) 842300 Tel: (01) 706 4948 Fax: (0865) 842118 Fax: (01) 706 2944 Paris Milan Tokyo I rue Michael Faraday Via Cesare Cantu' 1 3 -55 -14 Sendagaya 78180 Montigny le 20092 Cinisello Balsamo Shibuya -Ku Bretonneux Milan Tokyo 151 TeL (I) 34 60 46 66 Tel: (2) 612 17 20 Tel: (03) 5474 -1144 Fax: (I) 30 45 29 20 Fax: (2) 617 34 09 Fax: (03) 5474 -1147 New York Los Angeles Toronto 320 West 46th Street 6255 Sunset Boulevard 248 The Esplanade New York Los Angeles Toronto NY 10036 CA 90028 Ontario M5A 416 Tel: (212) 315 -1111 Tel: (213) 463 -4444 Tel: (416) 363 0101 AGerry Eschweiler (right) with Tim Lyons, Technical Services Engineer Fax: (212) 315 -0251 Fax: (213) 463 -6568 Fax: (416) 363 3951 and Lenore Sicari. Office Manager. Published by Solid State Logic, Oxford -A Carlton Company Printed in England .