Teufel and Fender Create Rockster Portable Speaker Series

Berlin-based Teufel, the German speaker manufacturer known for designing and engineering consumer audio products since 1979, and leading guitar manufacturer Fender Musical Instruments, have unveiled the product of an original cooperation. The Rockster Series of portable Bluetooth speakers blends Teufel design and manufacturing expertise with Fender's sonic legacy to create a unique range of lifestyle products.

With effect from 1 June 2017, the Administrative Board of beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG has named Dutchman Edgar van Velzen (51) as the company’s new managing director and CEO. Together with Wolfgang Luckhardt (57), long-standing managing director, he is now at the helm of the Heilbronn-based, German audio specialist. Most recently, van Velzen was CEO of Teufel GmbH in Berlin.