Calrec Andrew Twenter Appointment

07 August 2024

Group One expands US sales team with appointment of Andrew Twenter as Calrec’s National Technical Sales Manager

Hebden Bridge, August 7, 2024 — To continue to support the US broadcast market and to further increase sales opportunities, Group One, professional audio and lighting distributor is expanding its Calrec US sales team with the appointment of Andrew Twenter as National Technical Sales Manager, effective immediately. Twenter has over 15 years’ media production systems engineering experience across a wide range of disciplines. His in-depth technical knowledge and passion for the broadcast industry will enable Calrec to further develop its sales strategy across the country supporting broadcasters in the widespread transition to remote and distributed working as the industry continues to embrace IP.

Twenter joins Calrec from Key Code Media where he held the position of Senior Solutions Architect, responsible for the design, integration, commissioning and support of complex media systems for broadcast, live entertainment and post production, as well as full client consultation, training and support. He has also held technical and engineering roles at the University of Texas, One World Theatre and Spiceworks. His varied experience across production systems design and management, networking and media infrastructure, and professional sales, as well as his problem solving know how, mean he’s perfectly positioned for this role.

“I’m really excited to join the Calrec US team as the IP upswing continues to gather pace,” said Twenter. “The Calrec brand is synonymous with high-quality products and first-class service and support based on a 60-year pedigree of expertise, research and development in the science of broadcast audio. I’m looking forward to building strong relationships with our customers guiding them through the challenges and opportunities that this technological pro audio evolution delivers so they can fully embrace the benefits of Calrec technology.”

Chris Fichera, Vice President of US Operations, at Calrec added, “We’re delighted to announce this new appointment and to welcome Andrew to the team. We’re constantly adapting and learning new ways to support customers as they embark on a new technical era of flexibility and the possibilities afforded. To do this, Group One has invested in the best talent the industry has to offer and is continuously evolving to support the varying operational priorities to meet the demands of every Calrec customer and broadcast facility.”

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About Group One Ltd:
Group One Ltd. is a US importer and distributor for a number of professional audio and lighting manufacturers. The company’s audio division currently distributes Calrec broadcast solutions, DiGiCo digital mixing consoles, KLANG:technologies 3D immersive in-ear monitor mixing systems, Solid State Logic recording solutions, MC2 high quality innovative amplifiers, XTA digital signal processing equipment and integrated amplification, Austrian Audio headphones and microphones, and Sound Devices live sound products. The lighting division currently distributes elektraLite LED fixtures. For more information, visit www.g1limited.com.

About Calrec Audio Ltd.
For 60 years and counting, the world's most successful broadcasters have relied on Calrec, who continue to provide help as the industry adapts to changing viewing habits and commercial environments. This support comes in many forms, including achieving efficiency with remote broadcasting, saving money with virtualised production, and a range of options with proprietary systems like Hydra2, and IP connectivity with ImPulse and ImPulse1, so customers can move to IP at their own pace. These include Calrec’s flexible native IP Argo Q and Argo S configurable control surfaces, Type R which can adapt to a variety of requirements including virtualised workflows, the compact plug-and-play Brio, the powerful Apollo and intuitive Artemis. For flexible working, integrated networks and reliable audio, Calrec has it covered. Learn more at calrec.com.

Agency Contact:
Kate Ford Phone:
+44 (0)7740 948065
Email: kate@jumppr.tv

Calrec Audio Contact:
Alexia El Merhebi,
Marketing Manager
Phone: +44 (0) 1422 841337
Email: Alexia.ElMerhebi@calrec.com
Website: calrec.com