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Armour Home Electronics has appointed American Audio & Video (AA&V) as the exclusive distributor for Q Acoustics, QED, and Goldring brands in North America.
AA&V, a division of Exertis | JAM USA, will manage wholesale distribution and e-commerce operations for these brands.
The partnership aims to enhance the availability and visibility of these products in the U.S. and Canadian markets.
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