TCS | Amped: Maurice van Heerden on building Planetworld

Planetworld, a distributor of audio gear from brands such as Sonos and Shure, has proven that there is still strong demand among South African consumers for specialist audio.<br /> The company, which was founded by four brothers, has built a strong niche in the audio market, led by Sonos, but also representing brands such as JVC, Kenwood, Cambridge Audio, Alpine, Pioneer, Onkyo and Savant.<br /> Planetworld co-founder, director and CEO Maurice van Heerden – one of the four Van Heerden brothers – joins Duncan McLeod on the TechCentral Show (TCS) to chat about the history of the company, including:<br /> • The 2008 acquisition of Planet Electronics, which formed the basis on what became Planetworld.<br /> • The 2017 acquisition of Audiotronic, which brought the Sonos, Polk Audio, Onkyo and Dali brands to the stable.<br /> • What it’s like going into business with siblings – and why it worked so well for Planetworld.<br /> • Why Sonos has changed the world of audio, and why Planetworld believes there is still a huge market opportunity for the brand in South Africa.<br /> In the TCS interview, Van Heerden also chats about the state of the economy and the impact – or not – that this has had on high-end audio sales.<br /> Lastly, he unveils details about Planetworld’s new initiative, Rockstar Studios.<br /> Don’t miss a great discussion! <a href="https://www.techcentral.co.za/">TechCentral</a>