BOCA RATON, FL (05.13.22) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has named Patrick Amaral the company’s social media and design manager.
In his new role, Amaral oversees Tint World’s social media and digital engagement, supporting the rapidly growing global franchise’s marketing and franchise development efforts.
Patrick Amaral – Social Media and Design Manager
“Our online strategy is one of the most important elements of our plan for continuing growth and success,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, CEO and president of Tint World. “Patrick has demonstrated the skills we need to continue digital engagement that drives awareness of the Tint World brand and builds on our position as the largest and fastest-growing automotive franchise. His experience in delivering high-quality content, along with his positive energy, creative passion, and strategic insight have quickly established Patrick as a critical member of the Tint World family.”
As Tint World’s social media and design manager, Amaral is responsible for developing and executing online strategies, coordinating the company’s online brand messaging, and supporting Tint World’s marketing and franchise development through social media and digital engagement.
Amaral’s previous experience in social media and digital management includes content creation and marketing, influencer marketing, branding, and other communications.
“This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful company that is experiencing unprecedented growth in the U.S. and internationally,” Amaral said. “With its position as the top automotive accessory and window tinting franchise, Tint World is leading the industry into innovative new territory.”
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (05.12.22) – The 2022 R&D Distributing ‘Rock The House’ 6-City Tour rocked in SLC Tuesday, May 10th.
Brian Sandberg, PSM/R&D, related “Our Salt Lake City Rock the House event on Tuesday May 10th was a very busy day, There were lots of happy dealers taking advantage of all the specials and checking out the many products and brands we had in the showroom. Dealers were definitely happy to be at an in-person event and network with factory staff members on site plus fellow retailers across the area.”
Brandon Kuronya, SLC Branch Manager, stated “Darren Pratley, Garrett Cobbs and I really enjoyed seeing friends and dealers from across the territory. Kyle Bluemel, with Sound Source, drove down 3 hours from Idaho and took a stack of specials back to his store in Chubbuck. We also had over a dozen factory staff and reps in the house to spend time with at our event.”
Kyle Bluemel (L), Sound Source in Idaho, came down to pick up some great deals at the show. R&D’s Brian Sandberg helps him load the van.
Darren Pratley and Branch Manager Brandon Kuronya (R) pictured behind the counter welcomed dealers to the event.
“Everyone at R&D is excited to have our ‘Rock The House’ events back and running after a two year COVID hiatus. Last week’s event in Kansas City really got the 2022 tour off to a great start. Going forward he staffs are ready at each location, reps are ready and the deals at each location are set, and as always, will be unbeatable. The R&D events are a must attend for any dealer looking to learn, buy product or just to stop by and visit the facilities. The event in Lenexa was the first since opening that location and the dealer turnout was terrific” Al Congdon related.
The new AGT-TS8X2.4 750 Watt 8”subwoofer was one of the new products introduced.
On the Rock the House Tour AGT is showing off their new Transcend line of car audio and new line of Bluetooth products. For AGT Congdon stated “We’ve been working on these products for quite some time and we’re excited to unveil them to dealers. These products represent tremendous margins for the dealer and a great value for the customer. In this time of rising prices AGT products were designed to fill holes in dealer’s current mix by offering high quality, value driven performance.”
Nina Contreras, SiriusXM, was in the house in SLC. “SiriusXM has a lot to talk about with dealers. The SiriusXM SXV300V1, that attaches to the aftermarket SiriusXM ready headunits, got a lot of interest. Our new Training Portal sessions have been well attended plus the new SiriusXM products for truckers is getting traction in the marketplace. Contreras is the Western Retail representative for SiriusXM.
A group of friends gathered for a photo op….Matt and Todd Sound Warehouse, Joey from Rockford Fosgate, Garrett from PSM/ R&D and Dean from Sound Warehouse with Scott from Kenwood (LtoR).
Another happy dealer with a cart filled with SLC ‘Rock the House’ specials.
The remaining R&D Rock the House Tour dates are Denver May 12th, Grand Rapids May 17th, Detroit May 19th and Arizona October 6th.
Dealers in each area will benefit from attending a R&D Distributing Rock the House event.
Set for July 8-10th at the Ohio Expo Center, the Big One includes over 6,500 rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks, plus a nitro dragster exhibition, swap meet, autocross and burnout competition. The Goodguys 2022 Street Machine of the Year and 2022 Street Rod of the Year will also be crowned.
“We’ve been making the trip to the Goodguys event in Columbus for more than a decade now and it never disappoints,” said Steve Garrett of DEI. “The great people and great cars make it a can’t-miss event, and we’re thrilled to help promote the collector car hobby in all its forms, right in our own backyard.”
The Design Engineering, Inc. booth in the Bricker Building at the show will feature a customized 1972 Chevrolet pickup, built by Brian Downard of Lokar, with the interior removed to highlight the real-world benefits of DEI’s custom cut C10-specific damping and insulation kits. Using a combination of proven Under Carpet Lite and 2mm Boom Mat damping material, the kits offer an effective and affordable solution to unwanted heat and noise.
“We are excited to be participating in shows again and having the honor to be in DEI’s booth at a big show like Goodguys Columbus is going to be really cool,” Downard said. “I have used DEI in several cars we have built over the years and not only love the high-quality of the products, but how they work to solve heat and sound issues. I am lucky to be associated with a great company like DEI. We can’t wait to get to Columbus!”
For tickets and more information on the Goodguys 24th Summit Racing Nationals Presented by PPG, visit good-guys.com/ggn. For more information about DEI’s complete line of performance heat and sound control products, visit designengineering.com.
EDMONTON, ALBERTA (05.12.22) – Eleven Engineering, Inc. is proud to announce a new design and development Value Added Partner (VAP) alliance with Los Angeles-based Audio Components International, Inc. (ACI).
The VAP agreement creates a resource for both ACI and Eleven’s customer bases for new product development and design of various wireless audio products utilizing Eleven Engineering’s high performance wireless audio semiconductors and SKAA technology.
“We are excited to have ACI as our latest Value Added Partner,” said Rex Whitehead, Eleven Engineering executive vice president, sales & marketing. “Eleven Engineering is very stringent with whom we work alongside, and we have the utmost confidence in ACI and its market-leading design team. Their reputation precedes them as their history of industry knowledge and success makes them the ideal partner for us and our customers.”
ACI serves major consumer electronics brands with design and develop expertise for loudspeaker products using decades of vast experience in acoustical, mechanical, and electrical engineering. ACI works to increase a customer’s capacity and productivity while seamlessly integrating with the customer’s sales, engineering, and quality teams.
“We are excited about our new partnership with the team at Eleven Engineering,” said Tommy Draffen, founder and CEO of ACI. “John Sobota (Eleven Engineering CEO) and Rex Whitehead have been a pleasure to work with and they recognized our competence and experience to be an attractive partner. We quickly and enthusiastically signed on to enhance and expand our product offerings, and feel Eleven’s technology and the people behind it fit well with our principles. This is the right choice for our customers due to the innovation, quality, and value that this solution provides.”
SKAA is the new wireless HiFi audio standard developed by Eleven Engineering, Inc. SKAA transmitters work with iOS & Android mobile devices, Mac & Windows computers, televisions, and just about any product with a line output or a headphone jack. SKAA is also available as a built-in technology not requiring an external transmitter in purpose-designed partner products, which are featured at SKAA.com. In environments laden with heavy Wi-Fi and Bluetooth traffic, SKAA navigates through these hostile environments with best-in-class reliability. SKAA also allows for uninterrupted audio signals which are delivered with the highest sound quality to all speakers without the latency that is inherent in other wireless solutions.
SEATTLE, WA (05.11.22) – The PNWCEE 2022 Mobile Electronics Expo, featuring Mobile Electronics, is rolling Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 9th-11th, at the Doubletree by Hilton at South Center in Seattle, WA.
This year the event kicked off with a special Monday evening launch event themed ‘Harley Davidson Audio Install Deconstruction’ presented by Sam Walker and Ryan Klein as they deconstruct Walker’s Harley Davidson Road Glide with a premium aftermarket audio system build on the bike.
Dealers check out the Harley Davidson Road glide during the ‘Deconstruction‘ session Monday night.
Mark Giovannetti stated, “Sam and Ryan did a great job showing dealers the ins-and-outs of doing motorcycle installs the right way. The room was packed and we had to bring in more and more snacks for attendees. The ‘Deconstruction’ of Sam’s Harley was such a positive kick start for the PNWCEE 2022. Dan and I couldn’t be happier.”
“My Harley Road Glide is loaded with Diamond Audio and Cerwin Vega products. Lighting and other aftermarket products also. During the session Ryan and I covered best practices, along with the ins and outs of motorcycle audio, while we deconstructed the bike and put it back together.” The session also covered amp tuning plus DSP integration, Walker related.
Sam Walker is all smiles and dealers check out his Harley Road Glide build.
Sam Walker is the owner of Walker Audio Design in Nampa ID and a 19 year veteran of the 12volt industry. He is an avid rider and specializes in Harley Davidson Audio.
Ryan Klein is the West Coast Manager with CVDA and very active in the Motorcycle/PowerSports category. As a company that has been in the category for many years, Diamond Audio and Cerwin Vega have been on the leading edge of high-performance audio products and solutions.
Valentina Giovannetti (R) shares a refreshment with Hai Hallie from Soundpoint Idaho’s SMS Car Audio Monday night.
Tuesday and Wednesday’s action features factory and industry training events that run at 9 AM in rooms off the show floor. The Expo Showroom opened at 10AM both days with an amazing number of vendors displaying their latest products.
On Tuesday Travis Chin, from IASCA, was on site. Dealers and their customers cranked up their rides for a TEST THE BEST event outside with Travis judging the entries and 3 top winners to receive awards. The Doubletree provided a large outdoor space for this activity.
Concluding, Giovannetti offered, “We are right in the middle of the PNWCEE 2022 event. The dealer turnout is strong and vendors have been very supportive with booths on the showroom floor and conducting training sessions. We look forward to a strong finish to this year’s event and look forward to PNWCEE 2023.”
Mark Giovannetti-Pacific Rim Marketing and Dan McMillan-InPhase Marketing, are spearheading the PWNCEE event series.
DIAMOND BAR, CA (05.11.22) – SEMA Ignited, the only official SEMA Show after-party, will be held Friday, November 4, 2022, from 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. in the West Hall parking lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Credentialed 2022 SEMA Show attendees can access the event for free with their badge. Enthusiasts may purchase tickets at www.semaignited.com beginning June 3, 2022.
Tickets available for purchase will include $20 “Standing Room Access” to SEMA Ignited. These ticket holders are able to meet with exhibiting companies and have a great view of the SEMA Cruise as well as all the drifting performances. You can also reserve your bleacher seat at the event and purchase your “Reserved Seating” ticket for $50. The limited reserved seating tickets allow you the opportunity to visit exhibiting companies, stop at one of the many food trucks for a bite to eat or just grab a drink without the concern of losing your seat.
Enthusiasts also have the opportunity to purchase the SEMA Ignited, Friday Experience badge allowing FRIDAY-ONLY access to the 2022 SEMA Show as well as standing room access to SEMA Ignited for $60, if purchased prior to September 30. After this date, SEMA Ignited, Friday Experience tickets will cost $90.
Friday Experience badge pick up will be located in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center in the Friday Experience Registration area. Friday Experience Registration hours are Friday, November 4, between 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. SEMA Show hours on Friday, November 4, are 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Important Restrictions: Each person registered for the SEMA Friday Experience must pick up their badge with their purchase confirmation bar code and photo ID. NO EXCEPTIONS. You do not need to qualify to purchase and you MUST be at least 16 years or older to purchase and attend the Show.
For more information about Friday Experience or SEMA Ignited, contact info@semaignited.com.
AVON LAKE, OH (05.11.22) – Users asked and Design Engineering, Inc. delivered. DEI’s popular Titanium Knitted Sleeves are now available in a smaller size to fit 3″ to 3.5″ (# 10042) OD exhaust and turbo pipes, up to 36″ in length.
Previously available in 12” and 24″ lengths to fit 4″ to 5″ pipes, the sleeves have a max temperature rating of 1800°F and a continuous rating of 1382°F. They can be cut to fit any application, and are also available in special-order custom lengths.
“Users have found many uses for our Titanium Knitted Sleeves, and some began asking for a smaller diameter to fit certain turbo downpipes,” says Mike Buca of DEI. “These versatile sleeves can expand up to 3.5-inch in diameter, offering heat protection for a variety of street and race machines.”
Designed to protect vulnerable components and prevent heat from transferring into vehicle cabins, the sleeves are made from a thick basalt material that expands over sensor bungs and flanges and can be rolled at the ends. Kits include locking ties and tool to secure the sleeves to the pipes.
The sleeves have passed a variety of flammability, burn and salt spray tests for reliability, offering complete protection for vulnerable components and bodywork.
For more information about Titanium Knitted Sleeves and DEI’s complete line of performance heat and sound control products, visit www.DesignEngineering.com.
LENEXA, KS (05.10.22) – The 2022 R&D Distributing ‘Rock The House’ 6-City Tour kicked off Wednesday, May 4th, in the Kansas City suburb of Lenexa KS.
“Everyone at R&D is excited to have our ‘Rock The House’ events back and running after a two year COVID hiatus. Last week’s event really got the 2022 tour off to a great start. The staffs are ready at each location, reps are ready and the deals at each location are set, and as always, will be unbeatable. The R&D events are a must attend for any dealer looking to learn, buy product or just to stop by and visit the facilities. The event in Lenexa was the first since opening that location and the dealer turnout was terrific” Al Congdon related.
At the event AGT showed off their new Transcend line of car audio and new line of Bluetooth products. For AGT Congdon relayed “We’ve been working on these products for quite some time and we’re excited to unveil them to dealers. These products represent tremendous margins for the dealer and a great value for the customer. In the time of rising prices AGT products were designed to fill holes in dealer’s current mix by offering high quality, value driven performance.”
The new AGT-TS8X2.4 750 Watt 8”subwoofer was one of the new products introduced.
At the Lenexa location Colin Russell, Ray Smith and Brett ‘Bogie’ Bogner welcomed dealers, showed dealers the new location and provided info about all the onsite specials. Brett Phelps, area R&D representative, was also in the house.
Colin Russell, Ray Smith and Brett ‘Bogie’ Bogner welcomed dealers at the Lenexa location.
A selection of brands under the VOXX Electronics umbrella set up at the event.
Phelps offered “The hours were 9AM to 7PM and we had brats, burgers, beer and soft drinks available from noon to 6PM. The new grille worked out great. We also gift bags, special pricing for those attending plus raffles for cool prizes. Also, a number of factory reps and R&D staff members engaged with dealers about products at The Rock the House event.”
Contining Phelps related “Well before the 9AM opening there were dealers waiting outside. Dealers in the MINK States were really excited to attend the R&D in-person show. We had dealers from Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and Western Kansas plus dealers from across the ‘Show Me’ state. Some of the dealers drove 300 miles each way to attend the show.”
R&D staff members were busy throughout the day pulling orders for dealers.
Brandon Kuronya (R) Branch Manager and Darren Pratley inside sales are pictured behind the counter and ready to welcome dealers in Salt Lake City. Garrett Cobbs will also be in the house working with dealers.
The remaining R&D Rock The House tour dates are Salt Lake City May 10th, Denver May 12th, Grand Rapids May 17th, Detroit May 19th and Arizona October 6th.
Nina Contreras, SiriusXM, will attend the R&D events in SLC and Denver. “SiriusXM has a lot to talk about with dealers. Our new Training Portal sessions have been well attended plus the new SiriusXM products for truckers is getting traction in the marketplace. Contreras is the Western Retail representative for SiriusXM.
The Denver R&D team is set to welcome dealers on Thursday, May 12th. Pictured ((L to R) Pete Torres, Branch Manager Tina Mooney outside sales, Justine Martinez warehouse, Alvino Raigoza inside sales and Brian Sandberg Western Regional Manager.
Dealers in each area will benefit from attending a R&D Distributing Rock the House event.
LIBERTYVILLE, IL (05.10.22) – The ALL-NEW 2023 Kawasaki Teryx4 S Special Edition demands more out of adventure with a truly integrated audio solution that brings out godlike levels of listening, immersion, and durability. Hifonics is proud to continue its growing partnership with Kawasaki vehicles in an audio package that is explosive in volume, vibrant in playback, and brings out the ultimate adventure-seeking adrenaline in every rider. Get ready to unleash Teryx4 S POWER while demanding more from audio!
On Maxxsonics/Hifonics continuing the partnership and relationship with Kawasaki, Brian Sherman, Vice President of Product and Marketing at Maxxsonics, said, “Being able to continue this partnership with Kawasaki and their vehicles has me very excited for the future. Hifonics is all about power that is ready for adventure seekers, off-road enthusiasts, and those who demand more from their audio and sound on every Kawasaki adventure. Continuing this crucial partnership with Kawasaki has been important and valuable to Hifonics and Maxxsonics.”
ABOUT THE 2023 KAWASAKI TERYX4 S SPECIAL EDITION WITH HIFONICS AUDIO
The 2023 Kawasaki Teryx4 S Special Edition comes complete with an AM/FM Bluetooth radio that utilizes a 4-channel, 160-watt internal amplifier that powers four high-end speakers. A large LCD display with backlit controls offers easy accessibility, while large waterproof buttons make control of your thrilling jam session a breeze while embarking upon the road ahead.
The speakers are mounted in composite enclosures (two below the dash and two in the dash) to help resist any elements from the journey or harsh conditions that the journey may bring. 12dB Butterworth internal crossover offers a smooth transition from high to lower frequencies, while a high-temperature composite enclosure secures the speakers to the machine and aids in assuring deeper bass.
In addition, bridged woofers and tweeters feature 19mm (.75”) pure titanium dome tweeters composite poly cones that provide sharp, crisp, and deep bass while staying waterproof against conditions on the way. A high-energy strontium ferrite magnet is utilized for higher output with minimal amplifier power, giving audio a sound that is clean and undistorted.
On the development of this Hifonics audio package featured in the 2023 Kawasaki Teryx4 S Special Edition, Armando Triana, Senior Product Development Specialist, said, “This audio package is a truly integrated solution that brings out loud sound that can be heard through any environment that adventure seeks out. You’re going to receive best-in-class fit and finish for this type of audio kit, and the playback you’re going to hear creates concert levels of immersion of loudness. I am so excited to be a part of this Kawasaki project, and I’m even more thrilled to see what comes next between this continued partnership.”
Available only through Kawasaki dealers as 99994-1524 or factory-installed on NEW Teryx LE models, feel untamed adventure flow through every outdoor journey with audio that transcends adrenaline. Bring undistorted levels of detailed playback and listening into every quest for wanting to hear more from your sound with the Teryx4 LE Teryx Hifonics audio system.
From booming lows to steady mids and rich highs, get ready for speakers that bring out quality with undistorted power into every genre of music. Feel your music come alive on every outdoor adventure with POWER FROM THE GODS,and take on thrills and adventure around every corner with the ALL-NEW 2023 Kawasaki Teryx4 S Special Edition!
EDMONTON, ALBERTA (05.10.22) – Eleven Engineering, Inc. has announced that it will donate its May 2022 profits from its Skaastore.com to help support Ukrainian refugees in dire need of assistance during the current crisis with Russia.
“May is a month to get angry and a month to do something about it,” said John Sobota, Eleven Engineering CEO. “We are heartbroken for the Ukrainian refugees fleeing to neighboring countries and those stuck in the warzone, as well as outraged by the needless humanitarian crisis caused by Russian’s unprovoked invasion. Putin’s a bully of the worst sort. He’s given orders to take Ukraine, even if that means killing civilians, and no one really even knows yet how many women and children have been displaced and killed already. He’s threatened all countries who would aid Ukraine with nuclear reprisal. But giving in to a bully never works…it just enables them and leads to even worse situations and outcomes.”
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, home to Eleven Engineering’s headquarters, has the largest Ukrainian population of any Canadian city. “And this fact really hits home for us,” Sobota said.
As a result, Eleven Engineering is not only pledging all SKAAstore profits for the month of May to go towards Ukraine support, it is also announcing a call-to-arms to other Canadian-based companies.
“What Eleven Engineering is doing here is a small thing, and Ukraine’s neighboring countries can also only do so much,” Sobota conceded. “So, Canadians need to pitch in as much as possible and that will make a difference. As a result, we’re challenging all Canadian companies to speak out and donate their profits in May, as well. Donate to where exactly? That’s up to them as we are still researching the best places to send the funds we’re raising this month and we’ll announce the donations’ destination(s) in June.”
As May rolls along, Eleven Engineering invites everyone to share their first-hand stories of heroes from this conflict on its social media platforms.
“We believe that most Russians would refuse to carry out the horrors of which Putin’s army has been ordered to do,” Sobota continued. “Most Russians refuse to become animals. We salute those inside Russia who risk their lives by openly protesting the war. We salute the Russian soldiers who’ve turned to fight for Ukraine, refusing to kill their Ukrainian brothers and their families to fulfill Putin’s agenda. These are real heroes.” #NotAllRussians
Sobota’s decision to donate profits and his call-to-action are based on these numerous factors, and more.
“We’re in the audio market in no small part because it’s as far away from war and violence as you can get,” Sobota explained. “But when something as horrible as this happens, plain and simple, it’s everyone’s responsibility to do something about it. We see heroes on television every day that are fighting back against this aggression, and we want to do something for those that have been displaced, or worse. That’s why we’re donating SKAAstore profits from May and working to encourage others to help in their own way through our social media channels.”
SKAA is the new wireless HiFi audio standard developed by Eleven Engineering, Inc. SKAA transmitters work with iOS & Android mobile devices, Mac & Windows computers, televisions, and just about any product with a line output or a headphone jack. SKAA is also available as a built-in technology not requiring an external transmitter in purpose-designed partner products, which are featured at SKAA.com. In environments laden with heavy Wi-Fi and Bluetooth traffic, SKAA navigates through these hostile environments with best-in-class reliability. SKAA also allows for uninterrupted audio signals which are delivered with the highest sound quality to all speakers without the latency that is inherent in other wireless solutions.
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