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Business Wire
02-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Ketsen Names CTIconnect as Master Distributor for U.S. and Canada
LEHI, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ketsen, a leading innovator in complete network solutions for high-performance 60GHz mesh networks, has officially announced a strategic partnership with CTIconnect, naming the company its master distributor for the United States and Canada. The agreement will streamline distribution and improve product access and support for customers across the region. Ketsen taps CTIconnect as exclusive distributor for the U.S. & Canada—streamlining access to 60GHz mesh networks. Learn more at Share CTIconnect was selected for its operational excellence and customer-first sales and support model. Ketsen hardware users will benefit from stocked inventory, faster lead times, flexible credit terms, and a simplified, one-stop-shop purchasing experience. 'This partnership allows us to stay focused on what we do best - engineering high-performance communications solutions - while CTIconnect delivers the distribution scale, speed, and service our customers want,' said Dave Island, Vice President of Sales, North America, for Ketsen. 'They're a trusted partner with a proven track record.' As the exclusive distributor, CTIconnect will be the sole provider of Ketsen equipment in the region. The partnership follows a primarily single-step distribution model, with CTIconnect responsible for direct customer sales and fulfillment. To broaden market reach, Ketsen hardware will be available through CTIconnect's soon-to-launch Value-Added Reseller (VAR) program, bringing select partners into a managed two-step structure. 'We're excited to partner with Ketsen and deliver even more value to the market,' said John Laughlin, CEO of CTIconnect. 'With product on the shelf and full-service support behind it, we're making it easier than ever for customers to access and deploy Ketsen's industry-leading technology.' About Ketsen Ketsen delivers complete solutions for 60GHz mesh networks, giving ISPs, enterprises and smart cities the speed of fiber without the cost and complexity. Our integrated suite of software and hardware handles every aspect of network deployment creating multi-gigabit, redundant networks with unprecedented efficiency. Learn more at About CTIconnect CTIconnect is a trusted distributor of broadband, wireless, and connectivity solutions. With a customer-first approach, CTIconnect provides ISPs, WISPs, utilities, and integrators with the tools and support they need to design and deploy robust networks. Learn more at
Scotsman
24-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Business is sweet for Sephra Europe's newly promoted operations director
Leading supplier & manufacturer of professional dessert and bakery products, Sephra Europe, based in Kirkcaldy, has announced that it's promoted former Operations Manager, John Laughlin, to Operations Director. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... John has been with the business, which has its European Headquarters in Kirkcaldy, together with a US division, based in Pennsylvania, for the past twelve years. He is now looking forward to broadening out his role, stating that his time with Sephra has been 'an exciting journey' as the business has grown significantly. 'This promotion means a great deal to me,' he said. 'It's a real milestone moment after twelve years of hard work, learning, and growing with the business. I've had the privilege of playing a part in some major moments, from our move to new premises in 2019, to building the supply chain that helped launch our retail popcorn business, Sephra Popcorn, which is now the UK's favourite tubbed popcorn.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Expanding our product range from around 300 to over 1,900 SKU's has been satisfying, as has securing the exclusive UK distribution rights for Nutella Dispensers,' continued John. 'Other stand out moments have been the acquisition of Sephra USA, together with the setup of our East Coast distribution centre. Stepping into the Operations Director role is not just recognition of the journey so far, but a chance to take everything I've learned and help steer the business into its next chapter. I'm proud of what we've achieved, and excited for what's to come.' John Laughlin from Sephra John explained that, over the past few years, as the business has grown, his involvement in it, across many different parts, has increased. 'For me, this has meant I've been involved in not just operations, but also aspects like financial oversight, recruitment and HR, marketing, and managing a much larger team. This promotion feels like a formal recognition of how my responsibilities have expanded over time. It's a step up, yes, but also a continuation of the direction in which things have been heading as the company has scaled.' 'A big focus for me right now is working closely with our growing operations team to keep improving how we do things — whether that's tightening up inventory control, driving better supplier performance, or finding smarter ways to automate processes. I've been really fortunate to have great people around me. Nicky Gray, our Operations Assistant, has been doing fantastic work — she's incredibly bright, full of ideas, and already helping to implement new processes that are making a real difference. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "And since joining us in November, Andy Girvan, our new Procurement & Inventory Manager, has brought a huge amount of experience and is already having a strong impact. Alongside that, we've got some big infrastructure projects underway — expanding the warehouse and office space, and better integrating the packing room — all part of setting the business up for the next phase of growth.'
