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AUDIOVOX HISTORY
2008
- Audiovox launches RCA multi-directional flat antenna for pinpoint pickup of free over-the-air digital TV signals
- Audiovox’s Incaar wins OEM contracts for rear-seat entertainment systems for Porsche, Toyota and BMW
- Audiovox unveils ‘Surface’ eco-friendly cleaning and care products for consumer electronics line-up
- Audiovox files patent infringement suit against Invision Industries Inc.
- Audiovox expands Mexico facility to support growth
- Audiovox receives OEM rear-seat entertainment contracts from DaimlerChrysler and next generation headrest system from Toyota
- Audiovox enters new market – internet radio – leveraging RCA’s number one market share in clock radios
- Audiovox places RCA Small Wonder camcorders and MP3 players in major national retail chains
- Audiovox and Universal Electronics Inc. enter into strategic relationship to market accessory products
- Audiovox begins shipping Home Base, a unique digital picture frame designed for the homes hub – the kitchen
- Audiovox secures license for Energizer brand rechargeable power packs and other power products in Central and South America
- Audiovox completes transaction for Thomson’s consumer electronics audio/video business
2007
- Audiovox’s Patrick Lavelle named Chairman of Consumer Electronics Association
- Audiovox wins 2007 Popular Science Best of What’s New Award in home entertainment
- Audiovox receives 12 CEA Innovation awards, the most in the Company’s history
- Audiovox signs definitive agreement to acquire Technuity, owners of the Energizer brand
- Audiovox announces acquisition of Thomson’s consumer electronics audio/video business outside Europe, including worldwide rights to the RCA consumer electronics A/V product lines
- Audiovox acquires Incaar, Ltd., enhancing its multi-media offering throughout Europe
- Audiovox appoints Tom Malone President of Audiovox Electronics Corporation
- Audiovox acquires Oehlbach Kabel GmbH, a leading high-end accessories company in Europe
- Audiovox wins contract from General Motors to provide bi-directional transmitter for vehicles equipped with GM factory remote starts; Audiovox Venezuela awarded OE contract to provide car audio systems for GM Aveo
- Audiovox completes acquisition of Thomson Americas consumer electronics accessory business, including RCA
- Audiovox’s Terk takes wireless to the next level with new accessory offering
- Audiovox launches Rock-n-Road portable navigation system featuring XM satellite radio and real-time traffic
- Audiovox introduces the first wireless home theatre system under Acoustic Research
- Audiovox enters the digital picture frame market
2006
- Audiovox wins CEA Innovation awards for Home Décor line, Terk HD Radio antennas and XM Mini-Tuner
- Audiovox and XM Satellite Radio unveil XM Express Radio; introduce XM Passport, the first ‘mini’ tuner
- Audiovox adds new Sirius Satellite radio system for vehicle and home applications
- Audiovox’s expands consumer digital multi-media product line with converged solutions
- Audiovox wins mobile video headrest program with Mercedes-Benz
- Audiovox launches Home Décor speaker system under Acoustic Research
- Audiovox’s XM Smart Digital Adapter is selected as Innovations Honoree by Consumer Electronics Association
- Audiovox announces 2 million share buyback program; reinforces commitment to enhancing shareholder value
2005
- Audiovox appoints Patrick Lavelle as President and Chief Executive Officer
- Audiovox and XM Satellite Radio introduce smart digital adaptor that delivers XM to any vehicle with RDS
- Audiovox wins patent infringement suit against Epsilon Electronics
- Audiovox and XM Satellite Radio unveil revolutionary Xpress plug-and-play receiver; smallest unit on market
- Audiovox launches Phase Linear by Jensen for mobile market
- Audiovox unveils new Jensen amplifier and speaker lines
- Audiovox introduces SkyBox mobile video satellite RV antenna system
- Audiovox expands its Sirius satellite radio product line with new models
- Audiovox offers exclusive expeditor mobile video line under Advent brand
- Audiovox wins Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase Honoree Award for Mobile Video Shuttle System
- Audiovox iPod Mobile Interface Kit puts iPod on the road
- Audiovox completes acquisition of Terk Technologies; Company expands satellite radio product offering and enters accessories market
2004
- Audiovox sells cellular subsidiary to UTStarcom, Inc. for $165 million
- Patrick Lavelle elected Vice-Chairman of Consumer Electronics Association
- Audiovox and AT&T Wireless launch smallest Windows mobile-based smartphone – SMT5600
- Audiovox and SED International form partnership to deliver electronics products with SED Line Card
- Audiovox and Virgin Mobile USA expand youth-minded handset portfolio with VOX8610 flip phone
- Audiovox introduces first plasma TV’s; Company also enters hand-held TV market
- Audiovox launches first new Jensen and Advent home audio products since acquisition
- Audiovox partners with MobileToys to provide installation services for Jensen customers
- Audiovox car and home Sirius Satellite Radio Shuttle System scores big with retailers
- Audiovox introduces the industry’s first headrest video system with a built-in DVD player
- Audiovox’s Code Systems named key supplier of remote engine start systems for Mazda North America and DaimlerChrysler Corporation’s Mopar division
2003
- Audiovox enters the flat panel TV market
- Audiovox begins distributing cordless telephones
- Audiovox expands navigation product lines
- Audiovox delivers CDM-8500 handset to support MetroPCS’ 3G network
- Audiovox receives Merchandising Vendor Excellence Award from Circuit City
- Audiovox partners with Siemens VDO Automotive to support Avis’ Satellite Guidance Systems
- Audiovox acquires Jensen, Advent and Acoustic Research audio brands from Recoton Corporation; Company enters international market through purchase of Recoton German Holdings GmbH
- Audiovox and Sprint offer combination video and camera phone – VM4050
- Audiovox purchases new building in Hauppauge, NY to support growth
2002
- Audiovox acquires assets of Code-Alarm Inc. Vehicle security company
- Audiovox launches Pocket PC with Microsoft format
- Toshiba increases investment in ACC to 25%
- Audiovox enters satellite radio market with products in both XM and Sirius formats
- Audiovox adds Sprint to marketing partners on the PDA products
- Audiovox debuts first color screen phone
- Audiovox partners with Buena Vista entertainment on Disney promotion.
2001
- Audiovox announces first GMRS/GPS two way radio
- Audiovox reaches leadership position in mobile video market
- Audiovox portable DVD players gain number 3 market share
- Audiovox ranked number 1 in CDMA handsets
2000
- Audiovox moves trading to Nasdaq
- Audiovox announces contract with Nissan North America for model year.
- Audiovox forms Audiovox Electronics Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary for the marketing of consumer and mobile electronics products.
- Audiovox added to Russell 2000
- Audiovox gets OE contract to supply mobile video for FORD 2001 models
Audiovox introduces first MP3 player
- Audiovox completes follow on stock offering and increases public float by 2 million shares
1999
- Company reaches $1 Billion in sales with 88% increase over 1998
- ACC sales increase 110%; Audiovox Electronics sales increase 31%
- ACC ranked number 3 overall and number 2 in CDMA in wireless market
- Toshiba invests 5% equity investment in ACC
ACC ships first TDMA handset
- ACC introduces GSM phones for international use
Electronics Division introduces first Web Related product MP3 player
- Audiovox FRS radios gain 20% market share
- Audiovox announces follow on stock offering
1998
- ACC ships first CDMA digital handset
- Audiovox Electronics introduces FRS (Family Radio Service) 2-Way Radios
1997
- Audiovox Electronics sells first aftermarket mobile video system
1996
- ACC sells 1 million handsets
- Audiovox enters consumer electronics marketplace with first line of home and portable stereos.
- Audiovox licenses 'Audiovox 'brand for first time
- Audiovox converts subordinated debentures.
1995
- Audiovox Communications Corp. is formed as wholly owned subsidiary
1994
- Audiovox issues subordinate debentures
1991
- Company splits into two Marketing Groups: wireless and electronics
- ACC introduces Minivox, the company's first lightweight portable
1988
- Audiovox ships first portable cellular telephone
1987
- Audiovox IPO. Listed as VOX on American Stock Exchange
1984
- Audiovox enters cellular market with first mobile unit and forms strategic supply alliance with Toshiba Corp.
1981
- Audiovox enters vehicle security market
1975
- Audiovox reaches the first $100 million sales year
1965
- Audiovox founded by John J.Shalam - the company product line consisted of aftermarket car stereos.
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