The three-year old sound engineering division of Raper & Wayman Pro-Audio under Jon Raper's leadership has now grown to such an extent that it is time to fly solo. With projects under its belt as diverse as the acoustic control system at the Barbican Theatre, a complete sound reinforcement system for Norwich Cathedral, six radio stations in Sierra Leone and many other systems, the operation is to become a separate company to be known as R&W Sound Engineering.

Jon Raper will run the venture with Peter Kenny from R&W. Trading out of new premises in St Albans, they will continue to use their existing team of engineers and installation staff. Of the expansion, Raper says: "In such interesting times we have been very pleased with our success over three short years. Rodney Wayman and I feel the new company will further strengthen our focus on what we have become known for - good, reliable sound engineering with the accent on problem solving."

Rodney Wayman will continue to head up Raper & Wayman Pro-Audio at their North London home where they are currently working on their new 2002/2003 catalogue for Autumn release. Jon Raper will remain on the main Raper & Wayman board and will continue to provide technical consultancy. Future Raper & Wayman Pro-Audio installations will be handled by R&W Sound Engineering.

(Lee Baldock)


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