“We look forward to working with Gentec International as our distribution partner for Pro-Ject in Canada,” stated Heinz Lichtenegger, Founder of Pro-Ject. “Their expertise in the audio business and experience with the multi-channel Canadian markets will help to strengthen Pro-Ject as one of the leading brands in the hi-fi stereo market.”
Kurt Martens will consult Gentec on a long term basis to ensure a smooth transition of product knowledge, inventory and dealer knowledge base. Gentec will work closely with the current Pro-Ject dealer network so secure a continued long term distribution plan.
“With a renewed global interest in vinyl and the exceptional audio components available through BoxDesign, Pro-Ject was the perfect compliment to our audio and home theatre category,” stated Joel Seigel, President and CEO of Gentec International. “We look forward to bringing the high-quality turntables and audio components to the Canadian marketplace and expanding their global success.”
Gentec will carry a wide variety of turntables, tonearms and vinyl accessories from Pro-Ject, including the EISA Award Winning Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Evolution turntable. A large number of micro high-end audio components will also be carried under the BoxDesign label, including amplifiers, phono pre-amps, CD players, digital audio players and docking stations. Pro-Ject products are expected to be available from Gentec in July 2015. Exact pricing will be announced closer to that time.