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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.