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SolidStateLogicCompany NewsExpansion of US Operationsto the continuing success of SSL in North America, with overDue25 systems supplied in the last six months, an expansion of theadministration, sales and service facilities has been undertaken.Heading the expanded US Operations is Piers Plaskitt who hasbeen appointed Chief Executive of Solid Stage Logic Inc. Piers wasformerly Vice President of SSL Inc. and has overseen the EasternSales and Service operation in New York since 1984. In his new role,he takes overall charge of the company's US operations and overseesthe establishment of a central US administration based at the EastCoast office."SSL has seen a number of milestones in North American salessince I joined the company in 1983," says Piers. "Following our movefrom Washington DC to New York City in 1984, over 200 systems havebeen supplied to US clients. With the development of ouradministrative capabilities we are equipped to provide even bettersales and service support."Alongside the development of the New York office, SSL's WestCoast office in Los Angeles has undergone a major expansion of itsfacilities. An additional 1,500 sq. ft. of space for office, stores anddemonstration studio use has been provided."When we established the SSL Los Angeles office in 1984, we hada staff of three and around a dozen West Coast clients," commentsAndy Wild, Vice President of Western Operations. "Now we have asales and service team of 10 and over 70 consoles to support."A New demonstration studio at SSL's Los Angeles office."To reinforce our commitment to West Coast clients we haveexpanded our facilities. We now have a larger service area with acomprehensive stock of basic components and board spares. Wehave also added a 500 sq. ft. demonstration studio with an SL 4000 GSeries console, multitrack audio machine and video machines. Thisstudio allows us to hold in -house training sessions for up to 20engineers. In addition, we also use the studio to carry out researchand development work especially attuned to the needs of our NorthAmerican clients."Focus on MilanT he SSL sales and service operation in Milan, Italy, is now wellestablished under the direction of Sales Manager, ClaudioBelletti, who reports a high level of interest in SSL products. Recentcontracts from Italy include SL 4000 G Series systems for ExcaliburStudios. New Clan Studios and Splash Studios, plus four SL 5000 MSeries systems for Italian post -production house, Videotime.Established in January 1988, the Milan office is the most recentaddition to SSL's network of subsidiary companies, "We have had asuccessful inaugural year," says Claudio, "and the future looks goodtoo. We have received enquiries from facilities throughout Italy, withinterest being shown in all our systems. These include post -production. outside broadcast and film projects, as well as moremusic recording studio projects."Claudio was appointed Sales Manager of SSL Milan in January1988 and brings a wealth of experience of the Italian pro -audioindustry to the company. He has a background as a professional¡r.. ^°®lmusician and audio consultant and prior to joining SSL operated hisown 24 track music recording studio, Chroma Studios.SSL Milan's Technical Services Manager. Giovanni Blasi, has manyyears service experience, not only in Italy, but also in the UK and WestGermany. Having worked with several professional audio equipmentsuppliers and distributors, Giovanni has specialist knowledge ofadvanced systems including synchronisers and digital equipment.Whilst with Hotline Studios, Frankfurt, he was responsible formaintaining one of the earliest SL 4000 systems.Executive Secretary, Paula Lodesani. has recently joined thecompany and is in charge of administration. Paula has widespreadbusiness experience with several major industrial companies,including appointments with companies in New Zealand, Singaporeand Malaysia.For further information on SSL Sales and Service in Italy,telephone Milan (2) 612 17 20.OxfordBegbrokeOxfordOX5 1 RUEnglandTeL (0865) 842300SSL WorldwideParisI rue Michael Faraday78180 Montigny leBretonneuxFranceTeL (1) 34 60 46 66MilanVia Cesare Cantu' I20092 Cinisello BalsamoMilanItalyTel: (2) 612 17 20Claudio Belletti (right) and Giovanni Blasi in the Milan offices of SSL.TokyoI- 21 -12, YoyogiShibuya -kuTokyo 151japanTeL (03) 320 -1101/2New York320 West 46th StreetNew YorkNY 10036USATeL (212) 315 -1111Los Angeles6255 Sunset BoulevardLos AngelesCA 90028USATel: (213) 463 -4444Published by Solid State Logic, OxfordPrinted in England