About Jam Industries
Founded in 1972, Jam Industries Ltd. began operating in Montreal under the trade name of Erikson Music as an importer/distributor of musical instruments and accessories, with sales of less than $1 million. In the 1980s Jam Industries widened its scope with the formation of Korg Canada and Erikson Pro Audio allowing greater focus on important Marketing areas. In April 1986, Jam industries purchased Coast Wholesale Music Ltd. and proceeded to transform this Western Canadian company from a regional distributor into a full-fledged national marketing and sales force. Into the 1990s the company further expanded its Pro presence by creating two divisions; Erikson Pro and Erikson Audio, each with specific expertise addressing lighting contractors, installed sound, touring sound, broadcast, recording etc. As well Jam ventured into the consumer electronics industry in the early 90’s, with a newly founded division - Erikson Consumer. The most recent addition of American Music & Sound has enabled Jam industries to emulate their business strategies in the United States with the cooperation of a sister company NAPA, which manages the sales and marketing efforts in the US. With over thirty-five years of experience, today Jam Industries is a unique distribution network made up of 10 divisions that serve markets ranging from musical instruments to consumer electronics, with sales exceeding $200 million.