Interview: Danny Clarke, International Sales Director, on the commercial strategy behind QUAD Industrial
Q1. Why does QUAD Industrial make sense commercially within IAG?
From a sales perspective, fixed installation is a project-led market with long planning cycles and very different buying behaviour to live sound. Creating QUAD Industrial as a dedicated brand allows us to address that market with clarity and confidence. It gives partners a focused portfolio, predictable product lifecycles and consistent availability all of which are key to delivering sound solutions simplified for specification-led projects.
Q2. How does QUAD Industrial benefit distribution partners?
Partners want clarity, consistency and dependable supply. QUAD Industrial offers a tightly defined range aimed purely at installation, which simplifies training, specification and stock planning. Sitting alongside other IAG brands without overlap, it creates clean channel positioning. Supported by IAG’s global manufacturing and logistics network, partners benefit from reliable supply, competitive lead times and sound solutions simplified across regions.
Q3. Why keep QUAD Industrial separate from Wharfedale Pro?
Wharfedale Pro is firmly established in live sound and touring markets, often working through different sales channels. Installation partners operate on longer timelines and require continuity. Keeping QUAD Industrial separate ensures clear messaging and avoids brand confusion. It allows distributors to present a brand that speaks directly to architectural audio and contract projects.
Q4. What types of partners are you targeting globally?
We are focused on specialist installation distributors, system integrators and project-led resellers. These partners value stable product ranges, documentation, presets and long-term support. QUAD Industrial helps them build repeatable solutions across hospitality, retail, corporate and public spaces, with confidence in availability and ongoing backing.
Q5. What is the long-term vision for QUAD Industrial from a sales viewpoint?
The ambition is sustainable, partner-led growth. With IAG’s scale behind us, we can invest in inventory, logistics and regional support while keeping the portfolio focused. QUAD Industrial is designed to be easy to do business with.


