AV industry veterans Gene Williams and Philip Van Peborgh have announced that they are the new owners of specialist microphone distributor Avlex, which represents the MIPRO, Superlux and Avlex brands in the U.S.
“After 25 wonderful years, the next chapter of Avlex’s history will be written by new leadership,” says founder Richard Looney. “Gene and Phil have experience working for manufacturers, setting up distribution channels and as sales reps. I know that they have a vision to grow Avlex and I wish them both the best.”
The new ownership team states that they plan to further develop the company. “We are both excited about building on the foundation that Richard and the team have put in place,” notes Williams. “We look forward to continuing the relationship that our dealers and the Avlex team have enjoyed over the past 25 years.”
MIPRO president Solomon Chang adds, “We have enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship with Richard, Jim and the team at Avlex. We are excited to work with Gene and Phil as they begin the next phase of MIPRO’s growth in the U.S.”
“We are excited to continue our relationship with Avlex under Gene and Phil’s ownership,” concludes Nico Teng of Superlux. “Superlux has grown in the U.S. thanks to Richard, Jim and the previous team and we look forward to building on that foundation.”
The new ownership team is already in place. Avlex is based in Knoxville TN with offices in Kansas City, Chicago and Nashville.
