EAW Shouts Loud About Executive Appointment For UAE

December 9, 2004 – Woodinville, Wash. – Loud Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Executive Audio as the new distributors for the EAW and EAW Commercial brands in the United Arab Emirates with immediate effect.

Executive Audio is a newly-formed distribution company run by industry veteran Hans Freytag. Headquartered in the UK with offices in Beirut, Freytag is pleased to be representing the EAW range in the Middle East, especially given his long association with the brand. "I have a long history with EAW, going right back to the early days when the brand was first launched in the UK," explained Freytag. "I have always maintained excellent relationships with those involved, and am delighted to represent EAW again through Executive Audio, particularly at such a strong time in the company's development. I am sure it will be, as it has been in the past, a mutually beneficial relationship."

EAW's Sean Martin agrees. "The UAE, and Dubai in particular, is currently going through a period of significant development and construction. We have therefore taken the opportunity to re-organise our distribution in order to capitalise on this serious growth in the region. Executive Audio as a company is well positioned to take on the line with expertise in all the key areas of product, contracting, service and support. EAW therefore looks forward to strong organic growth in the United Arab Emirates with the Executive Audio team"

About EAW
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW), a LOUD Technologies Inc. brand, is the worldwide technological and market leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance professional loudspeaker systems. EAW speakers are found in high-end sound reinforcement applications including sporting arenas, churches and nightclubs, and on major musical tours. For more information visit: www.eaw.com

About LOUD Technologies Inc.
LOUD Technologies Inc. develops professional audio products under the brands Mackie, EAW, EAW Commercial, TAPCO, SIA Software and Acuma Labs. Products from LOUD Technologies' brands can be found in professional and project recording studios, video and broadcast suites, post production facilities, sound reinforcement applications including churches and nightclubs, retail locations and on major musical tours.

Mackie, EAW, and EAW Commercial are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

For more information please contact: LOUD Technologies Inc. – 16220 Wood-Red Road N.E. – Woodinville, WA 98072 – Phone: (425) 487-4333 – Fax: (425) 487-4337 – Internet: www.loudtechinc.com