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LeisureTech ElectronicsPty Ltd (A-BUS) Appoints New Manager of Technical Services and Product Development
Sydney NSW, Friday, 10 January 2014 –
LEISURETECH has announced the immediate appointment of Brian Johnson joining LEISURETECH a global OEM technology provider, A-BUS Licensor and OEM manufacturer for the residential systems market.
Andrew Goldfinch, Managing Director and inventor of A-BUSCAT5 technology said: “Brian is a highly qualified electrical engineer with extensive experience in product development and manufacturing, he has also received two Duke of Edinburgh Awards for Industrial Design. “
Brian will also be conducting a review of the A-BUS Standard to introduce new protocols for system control via new technologies.” This is a key strategic move which will result in new A-BUS technologies and products that are highly relevant to the current and future generation of multi room products and new developments that incorporate modern content delivery, wireless technologies, Smart Phone and Pad control. This initiative will include the introduction of new digital amplification into A-BUS system products. The agenda will include the upgrading of the Forte’ product range with new concepts and IP integration to expand its global sales.
Andrew said, “Brian takes over from Len Andrews who is going into full retirement after 27 years with the company. It has been a great partnership. We have achieved many significant goals together.”
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Brian Johnson adds, “I have always been fascinated how well A-BUSCAT5 technology has worked in the market place. Its simplicity is a much needed commodity in a field that often confuses.A-BUS is ideally situated to integrate with new IP based technologies to make MRA easier to install and easier operate.“
Among Brian Johnson’s many achievements include:
- Managed and directed the mechanical and electronic design of gaming equipment for TABs and gaming equipment manufacturers. This included earning one of his two Duke of Edinburgh awards for industrial design of high speed optical scanning equipment.
- Electronic designs relating to aeronautic navigation aids.
- Designed and developed electronic equipment and software at system, application, hardware driver and component levels.
- Developed ISO 9001 compliance processes for mechanical and electronic equipment manufacturing.
About A-BUS®
A-BUS is a unique, proven technology for multi-room audio that utilizes a single Cat-5 cable to carry signal, data, infrared, status and power. This ingenious approach places the amplifiers closer to the speakers, enabling superior sound quality, increased flexibility, simpler installation, consumer-friendly operation, energy savings with greater affordability. Integrators realize lower labor and wire costs. A-BUS is patented in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico and the United States.
About LeisureTech Electronics
Founded in 1977, LeisureTech Electronics is a global OEM technology provider, A-BUS Licensee and OEM manufacturer for the residential systems market. LTE founder Andrew Goldfinch teamed up with Len Andrews in 1989, and in 1997 the enterprising duo invented A-BUS, a revolutionary technology for multi-room audio.
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A-BUS launched worldwide in 2000, licensed to leading CE manufacturers, who manufacture components to the “A-BUS Standard’ for inter compatibility, quickly becoming the standard for affordable multi-room audio applications in the US. In 2005, LeisureTech opened its own manufacturing facility to provide A-BUS OEM products to manufacturers. In 2009, LeisureTech introduced its own range of A-BUS products under Forté brand.
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