Experts from Stillwater, Oklahoma based performance marine audio systems manufacturer KICKER joined their European distributor Celsus UK for a series of engaging product training sessions in France, Italy & Germany ahead of what is anticipated to be a busy boating season.
Aaron Malin, Global Training Manager, and David Glasgow, International Sales Manager for KICKER accompanied by Mike Keenan, European Sales Manager for Celsus UK embarked on a journey that would see them travel by plane, train and automobile to key partners in Europe.
First stop was Saint Herblain, to meet with KENT MARINE our distributor for France. Attendance in person and via video link allowed Aaron to deepen their knowledge of products, application and technical principals in the marine audio segment. Recent product introduction KM604W value line and the eagerly anticipated KMXL high-out speakers were discussed and warmly received.
Camogli in Italy is where the dynamic trio headed next to host a session at INDEMAR’S national agent meeting, an event hosted at a beautiful hotel and well attended by the distributor’s staff, agents and customers. A live technical training where onlookers were shown best practice for amplifier set-up followed a video message from Kicker founder Mr Steve Irby. The following morning before onward travel Aaron, Mike and David toured Indemar’s headquarters and met many of their team.
The last and final stop on the week’s tour was Bremen to visit the headquarters of BUKH-BREMEN German distributor for the fast growing marine audio brand. Bukh-Bremen had launched with KICKER as recently as BOOT Dusseldorf this year and the room was full of staff eager to learn as much as they could about what sets Kicker apart for both installers and boat owners alike.
Commenting on the roadshow Mike Keenan, European Sales Manager for Celsus UK said;
“An extremely positive week, I have to thank Aaron and David for being great company and delivering such good content for our shared partners. Working with a brand like Kicker is a great experience. The attendance in these sessions was amazing, I must applaud our distributors for that and thank them for their hospitality”
David Glasgow, Kicker International Sales Manager adds:
“Looking back on the European marine training tour we just finished, all I can say is “Wow”.
After visiting with Kent Marine in France, Indemar in Italy and our new distributor Bukh-Bremen GmbH in Germany, I was blown away by the friendliness of the people, their facilities, and the overall knowledge they already demonstrate regarding KICKER Marine products. All three convey true professionalism in the marine marketplace, and I am super-excited to help and watch their business grow. A huge “thank you” goes out to all three companies for their hospitality, willingness to advise the KICKER group and their assistance in getting local dealers and installers to attend the training. Thank you all and a job well done.”
KICKER Marine is designed to deliver an exceptional entertainment experience season after season. Engineering excellence, rigorous testing and high-quality components combine to provide the best value premium performance marine audio on the market. The KICKER Marine range of source units, speakers, amplifiers, subwoofers and accessories has gained a powerful reputation for quality performance and value since their introduction to the European market in 2018.
For further information visit: kicker.com/marine-audio
