HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. and
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- LVCC,
CENTRAL HALL, BOOTH 10417 – VOXX International
Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX) celebrates the 100-year anniversary of
the invention of the loudspeaker; a ground-breaking innovation
co-developed by Peter Jensen in 1915
that led to the birth of the Jensen brand. 100-years later,
the Jensen® brand remains alive and today, is recognized throughout
the global markets as one of the premier brands in consumer
electronics with products that include, mobile multimedia, home
entertainment, RV and Marine entertainment products.
A few years after development of that first loudspeaker, and as
it gained popularity, Peter Jensen
had a vision of consumer demand quickly on the rise, and so in
1925, he founded Jensen Radio Manufacturing, marking the official
birth of Jensen. For years, the Company enjoyed success and
continued to drive innovation and expand its business and product
lines. In 1961, Peter Jensen
passed away leaving behind a legacy synonymous with quality sound
and many more advancements would follow, including the first
high-quality, low-distortion loudspeaker to span the frequency
range of the human ear. If that was not enough, Jensen is
also credited for inventing the first car stereo speaker. From
there it was a fairly short leap to Jensen Mobile Audio.
Jensen Mobile Audio began with the legendary Sigma and Delta
Series Triax® and FLEXAIR® speakers of the vintage 60s & 70s -
products that sealed the Company's heritage as America's dominant
speaker pioneer and manufacturer – for both in home and in-car.
The Jensen brand was placed at retail across multiple home
speaker categories; was seen on thousands of car stereo systems
delivering pounding sound; and soon found its way into the Marine
and Specialty Vehicle sectors, ranging from boats, RV's and heavy
duty trucks. In 2004, VOXX International Corporation (then
Audiovox Corporation) added the Jensen brand to its already world
recognized mobile and consumer electronics portfolio, leveraging
the strength of the Jensen brand in premier car audio and licensing
the brand for home audio, marine, RV and truck applications.
Today, Jensen remains the #1 VOXX-owned-brand, dedicated to the
mobile electronics car sound category.
Pat Lavelle, President and Chief
Executive Officer of VOXX International Corporation stated, "The
Jensen brand has remained strong for 100 years, a testament to the
quality of our products and commitment to delivering audio
solutions our customers both want and need. We continue to
invest in engineering and have introduced new products, focused
primarily on the car, transitioning from loudspeakers, to radios,
to CD players and to our current line of in-vehicle entertainment
and mobile multimedia solutions. We sought to leverage the
heritage of Jensen, and build on convergence trends to bring new
features and applications to the sound experience, whether through
hi-res touch screens, voice sync, navigation, HD Radio, satellite
radio, and more. Peter Jensen
would be proud and we are honored to continue his legacy."
VOXX International will be showcasing its Jensen product
line-up, as well as new innovations for its over 30 recognized and
trusted brands at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show
in Las Vegas, from January 6 – 10, 2015 at the Las Vegas Convention Center – Central Hall -
10406, 10417.
About VOXX International Corporation
VOXX
International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX) is the new name for
Audiovox Corporation, a company that was formed over 45 years ago
as Audiovox that has grown into a worldwide leader in many
automotive and consumer electronics and accessories categories, as
well as premium high-end audio. Through its wholly-owned
subsidiaries, VOXX International proudly is recognized as the #1
premium loudspeaker company in the world, and has #1 market
positions in automotive video entertainment and remote starts,
digital TV tuners and digital antennas. The Company's brands
also hold #1 market share for TV remote controls and reception
products and leading market positions across a wide-spectrum of
other consumer and automotive segments.
Today, VOXX International Corporation is a global company, with
an extensive distribution network that includes power retailers,
mass merchandisers, 12-volt specialists and most of the world's
leading automotive manufacturers. The Company has an
international footprint in Europe,
Asia, Mexico and South
America, and a growing portfolio, which now comprises over
30 trusted brands. Among the key domestic brands are Klipsch®,
RCA®, Invision®, Jensen®, Audiovox®, Terk®, Acoustic Research®,
Advent®, Code Alarm®, CarLink®, 808®, AR for Her®, and Prestige®.
International brands include Hirschmann Car Communication®,
Klipsch®, Jamo®, Energy®, Mirage®, Mac Audio®, Magnat®, Heco®,
Schwaiger®, Oehlbach® and Incaar™. The Company continues to
drive innovation throughout all of its subsidiaries, and maintains
its commitment to exceeding the needs of the consumers it serves.
For additional information, please visit our Web site at
www.voxxintl.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Except for historical
information contained herein, statements made in this release that
would constitute forward-looking statements may involve certain
risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements made in
this release are based on currently available information and the
Company assumes no responsibility to update any such
forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others,
may cause actual results to differ materially from the results
suggested in the forward-looking statements. The factors include,
but are not limited to risks that may result from changes in the
Company's business operations; our ability to keep pace with
technological advances; significant competition in the automotive,
premium audio and consumer accessories businesses; our
relationships with key suppliers and customers; quality and
consumer acceptance of newly introduced products; market
volatility; non-availability of product; excess inventory; price
and product competition; new product introductions; foreign
currency fluctuations and concerns regarding the European debt
crisis; restrictive debt covenants; the possibility that the review
of our prior filings by the SEC may result in changes to our
financial statements; and the possibility that stockholders or
regulatory authorities may initiate proceedings against VOXX
International Corporation and/or our officers and directors as a
result of any restatements. Risk factors associated with our
business, including some of the facts set forth herein, are
detailed in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
February 28, 2014.
Company Contact:
Glenn Wiener, President
GW Communications
Tel: 212-786-6011
Email: gwiener@GWCco.com
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