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Ludwig Hosts First Dealer Summit

Ludwig Drum Company recently hosted representatives from nine independent dealers as part of its first Ludwig Dealer’s Summit.  The dealers were brought to Ludwig’s manufacturing facility in Monroe, NC for a first-hand look at what it takes to make Ludwig Drums and Timpani.  “It was inspiring to see all of the management and factory employees were very committed to this great company”, stated Wes Faulconer of Explorer’s Percussion.  “You could also feel how much everyone there cared, and would like to see Ludwig keep moving forward in every way”. 
 
The Summit was a great opportunity to discuss what has recently been happening in the percussion industry.  The day consisted of seeing US-made drums take shape in the North Carolina factory, brainstorming market changes that are occurring throughout the business, identifying customer needs, and confirming that Ludwig is focused on the things that are relevant to today’s drummers.  “It was a great pleasure to be able to sit and share ideas with this knowledgeable group of dealers”, states Ludwig/Musser General Manager Grant Henry.  “We are proud of our heritage and commitment to US manufacturing, and appreciate the opportunity to share all of this with our dealer partners”.

Represented in the photo attached are: Kevin Packard (Ludwig Marketing), Grant Henry (Ludwig/Musser General Manager), Dana Bentley (Bentley’s Drum), Gary Devore (Ludwig Marketing), Clay Reed (Rainbow Guitars), Joel Luce (Ludwig Manufacturing), Shane Kinney (Drum Center, Portsmouth), John Stoner (CEO, Conn-Selmer), Jim Catalano (Ludwig Marketing), Kelly Turner (Ludwig Manufacturing), Gary Forkum (Fork’s Drum Closet), Jim Kinsey (Ludwig Plant Manager), Victor Salazar (The Drum Pad), Bob Henry (Ludwig Sales), Judy Schuchart (CFO, Conn-Selmer), Shane Fowlkes (Just Drums), Bob Anderson (COO, Conn-Selmer,) Todd Trent (Ontario Music), Jim Uding (Drum Headquarters), Steve Cotton (Ludwig Manufacturing), Wes Faulconer (Explorer’s Percussion), and Glenn Strawn (Ludwig Manufacturing).

Ludwig Drums are manufactured and distributed by Conn-Selmer, Inc., the largest manufacturer of band and orchestral instruments and accessories in the United States and a subsidiary of Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. To contact Conn-Selmer, write to P.O. Box 310, Elkhart, IN 46515-0310 U.S.A. or visit http://www.conn-selmer.com.