Letchworth, UK – 19th of March 2026 – Linea Research, the UK-based specialist in high-power amplification and DSP solutions, has appointed leading professional audio distributor, Erikson Pro, as its exclusive channel partner in the Canadian market.
Pascal Castonguay, Vice President, Erikson Pro, (left) and Claus Frostell, Erikson Pro product manager (right) flank Linea Research sales and marketing manager, Martin Hildred.
The partnership represents the latest milestone in Linea Research’s international growth strategy, ensuring that Canadian customers gain direct access to the company’s advanced amplification and DSP platforms through Erikson Pro’s well-established sales and support network.
“Erikson Pro are Canada’s largest distributor of professional audio, and their expertise and reach make them the perfect partner as we continue our global expansion,” said Martin Hildred, Sales & Marketing Director, Linea Research “We’re confident they will be instrumental in introducing Linea Research to a much wider customer base in Canada.”
With immediate effect, Erikson Pro will offer Linea Research NSC processors as well as its amplification range of products, providing Canadian customers with high-performance, premium audio solutions.
As a stocking distributor, Erikson Pro will hold inventory and provide local technical support and training, ensuring that Canadian customers have the products, knowledge and after-sales service they need. The distributor will also present Linea Research solutions at key Canadian trade shows and through its extensive dealer network, with additional joint activity planned at major international events including InfoComm.
Erikson Pro Vice President, Pascal Castonguay, commented: “We are delighted to partner with Linea Research and bring their innovative amplification and DSP technologies to the Canadian market. Linea has established a reputation for delivering products that combine performance, efficiency, and ease of use, and we see huge potential for these solutions within our customer base. With stock on the shelf, dedicated training, and a strong support infrastructure, Erikson Pro is committed to making Linea Research a powerful new option for Canadian integrators and sound professionals.”
This new partnership builds on Linea Research’s reputation for innovation and customer-driven design, while giving Erikson Pro’s vast customer base access to products that balance power, DSP precision, and cost-effectiveness. Together, the two companies are well positioned to expand Linea Research’s presence across Canada and lay the foundation for the brand’s long-term growth in North America.
