Maxxsonics USA Promotes Rob Anderson

CHICAGO, IL (02.05.2020) – Effective February 3rd, of the new decade, Alden Stiefel, President and CEO of Maxxsonics USA, announced that his long-time senior graphic designer, will be taking on new critical roles for Maxxsonics in the Marketing & Product development departments.

Rob Anderson has been with Maxxsonics for 8 years and in this new role will be heading the development and execution of creative and marketing solutions. Rob also looks to further develop the Maxxsonics creative efforts in pushing the company into the next decade with creative vision, hands on direction, while overseeing the entire marketing process.

Rob Anderson, Marketing & Creative Director

Alden Stiefel, President and CEO of Maxxsonics USA, said, “I have had the pleasure of working with Rob for nearly a decade now, and his extensive knowledge from the product, company, and industry has proven to be a crucial keystone to our continuing success at Maxxsonics. I’m looking forward to collaborating with Rob, as the new Marketing & Creative Director, and seeing where he takes the Marketing department this year and beyond.”

Rob will continue translating business and brand goals into innovative, meaningful, and differentiated creative experiences, while engaging with customers, and the industry, via trade and consumer shows.

On his new position, Jarod DeAnda, Industry Host, commented, “Working in the automotive and audio industry, you need to be passionate about what you’re doing, especially engaging with your existing and potential customers. Rob’s genuine passion and authenticity for the industry has helped him progress greatly in his career.”

Rob Anderson, Marketing & Creative Director, concluded, “Being a part of this industry has been the goal my entire life and that has now turned into a dream come true with this new transition. I’m excited to establish and oversee new marketing ideas and design efforts while being a part of a fun and successful environment.”

Visit maxxsonics.com for more.

DS18 Adds to Jeep Lineup with J-SUB L+R Enclosures

MIAMI GARDENS, FL (02.05.2020) – DS18 is the originator of a great many original Jeep products seen around the world. The company has Jeepers from the USA, to Saudi Arabia, and even as far as China… Europe and South America too. DS18 has a deep passion for all things Jeep. DS18 listened to their fans who asked for an enclosure that could be out of the way and leave them storage space in their ride… but also retain a lot of cone area for that hard-hitting bass feeling.

To fill that need DS18 has released another option for those Jeepers… and that is the J-SUB L+R. These two enclosures fit on the sides of the Jeep in the rear cargo space and fit snug against the vehicle’s interior wall. These enclosures come with pre run speaker wires and RGB-LED terminals to make wiring easy. The J-SUB L+R do not come with any RGBs but the DS18 LRING 12 is a great option for a 12-inch subwoofer LED ring.

The J-SUB enclosures come in a hardened plastic polymer that can withstand the roughest of treatment and are water resistant with 1 cubic foot on internal air space. The is enclosure is also filled with sound deadening foam to enhance the bass resonance and acts as a sound deadener for even better sound. There are also DS18 inlays so users can have the logo shown for all to see. The J-SUB can also be purchased in singles left side or right side.

The technology provided by these enclosures, when paired together, increase the bass more than 3 fold as the bass waves from the sides of the Jeep meet in the middle for a more complete, punchy, and louder bass.

Click here to view the product page.

MSRP is $699.95.

Be sure to check out amazing J-SUB L+R only on DS18.com.

Team Nutz Was a Standout at the Pittsburgh World of Wheels

PITTSBURG, PA (02.04.2020) – Team Nutz, a proactive Pittsburgh area 12volt retailer, was a standout on the show floor at the recent World of Wheels and AutoRama. The Team Nutz booth, 70×100, definitely gave attendees at the David Lawrence Convention Center January 24th-26th, plenty to see.

The entry to the impressive 70’ x 100’ Team Nutz Booth drew attendees to check out all inside.

Ed Nuttall, in the Team Nutz driver seat with co pilot Nina, offered “Over the 3 days of the show there were a reported 40,000 through the door..and all automotive enthusiasts of some kind. The World of Wheels is one of the 3 biggest shows of the year at the convention center. We have been doing this show for 18 years now and it is a great vehicle to drive Team Nutz business.”

Team Nutz, Pittsburgh retailer, has a strong presence at the World of Wheels. Industry members are on site with owener Ed Nuttall. Ed Dalesandro- End Result, Mike Betts- Omega, Rusty North- Davis Distribution with Ed Nuttall (R to L).

The Team Nutz booth was filled with demo vehicles and a company supply detail truck that showcased other aspects of the company’s business. A Memphis Audio Trailer, loaded and rocking with the company’s latest products was a big draw to the booth. Area rep firm End Result, with Ed Dalesandro behind the wheel, positioned the trailer in a prime location in the Team Nutz booth. Chris Adams, with Team Nutz, completed a display upgrade just prior to the event.

Chris Adams- Team Nutz, pictured in the End Result Memphis Audio Trailer. Adams just reworked the trailer and it draws a crowd to the Team Nutz Booth on the floor at the World of Wheels in Pittsburgh.

Dalesandro stated “It was so exciting to see people smiling in the trailer when they heard the great Memphis Audio products crank up inside the trailer. Many young people were dancing to the tunes. It’s so great to work with retailers like Team Nutz that has so much passion and exhibits at major events to connect with consumers.”

Ed Dalesandro (R) and Ed Nuttall paused for a photo op in the Team Nutz booth at the World of Wheels event in Pittsburgh on Sunday, January 26th. Dalesandro’s End Result Memphis Audio Trailer grabbed attention in the Team Nutz Booth.

Rusty North, Davis Distribution, was on the floor along with Mike Betts. Betts highlighted Omega Research products. North spotlighted a number of brands that Team Nutz buys through Davis Distribution just down the road in Newell, WV.

The World of Wheels plaque awarded to Team Nutz.

“Following the event the phones have been ringing solid. We are booked out nearly 3 weeks in the shop following the show and that is certainly a very positive thing” Nuttall stated.

Team Nutz offers a wide range of 12volt products and services as well as ceramic coatings, interior leather products. Commercial vehicle safety lighting and home installation service add to the business mix. The business now operates out of one location with 21 employees.

Nina and Ed Nuttall flank World of Wheels staff members during the award ceremony at the conclusion the event.

“Seems one part of our business leads to something else. We will put safety lights and DOT vinyl of a company’s fleet which will lead to detailing and cleaning their vehicles. That actually led to clean up services for their construction job sites” Nuttall added.

Job ticket packets, the result of the proactive retailer’s activities, are arranged on the slatwall in Nuttall’s office.

At the conclusion of the World of Wheels the event organizers presented a plaque to Ed and Nina Nuttall recognizing the Team Nutz support and loyalty for the event.

Great job TEAM NUTZ!

Visit teamnutztechnology.com and facebook.com/PghWorldofWheels for more.

HKI SounDigital USA Appoints New Director of Sales and Marketing

DANIA BEACH, FL (02.04.2020) – HKI SounDigital USA, the US importer for SounDigital and Ground Zero, is proud to add another recognized member to its growing team. Tommy Spears steps into the role of Director of Sales and Marketing.

Tommy Spears, Director of Sales and Marketing

Spears brings his years of high-end retail and manufacturing sales manager experience to SounDigital and Ground Zero. His out of the box methodology of sales and brand development will be a great asset to the team as both SD and GZ continue to grow.

This addition will help bring more focus to their core car audio lines and expand on the presence of these brands in the brick and mortar car audio market.

Visit www.soundigitalusa.com and www.groundzerousa.com for more.

Epsilon Electronics Hires New Central / Eastern Regional

MONTEBELLO, CA (02.04.2020) – Epsilon has announced the addition Eric Wilson to their growing family. Starting immediately after this year’s CES show, Eric has started traveling and visiting sales reps and customers to introduce himself and present new directions for the company.

Eric is from Atlanta, GA and preceding his role at Epsilon he has been a managing partner of a rep firm outside our industry for the past 6 years. Previous to that Eric has worked at Audiovox and has over 20 years sales experience in US and International Markets.

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Eric Wilson

Wilson stated in response to the new position, “I’m so excited to be working for such an amazing company with so many great individuals. I ‘m looking forward to meeting and working with our talented sales reps and taking all of the Epsilon brands to the next level as well as making sure our customers know why they are important to us.”

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Eric is looking forward to meeting dealers at company’s first time exhibiting in upcoming KnowledgeFest shows.

Visit www.epsilonelectronicsinc.com for more.

KICKER Recognizes 2019 International Distributors-of-the-Year

STILLWATER, OK (02.03.2020) – KICKER is proud to recognize two of the company’s International Distributors-of-the-Year for outstanding performance in 2019 – Grupo Monsiry (Mexico) and OG, Inc. (Japan).

Having earned a reputation as one of KICKER’s hardest-working distributor partners, Grupo Monsiry surpassed every goal KICKER management requested while serving Mexico, Central America and Colombia.

KICKER’s Reese Gray (Left) with members of Grupo Monsiry.

“They have shown a real tenacity in the marketplace,” said Chet Weddle, KICKER Director of International Sales. “No matter what goal we threw at them, they would hurdle it. When they attend shows, they do it in force. Just this past CES, they brought 15 members of their sales staff to the show.” 

OG, Inc., led by principal Hideki Ogino, was chosen for the other International award in recognition of the extraordinary effort put forth in the distributor’s home country of Japan.

KICKER’s Chet Weddle (Left) with Hideki Ogino of OG, Inc.

OG has been honored several times with this award. Its consistent excellence in marketing the KICKER brand has proven to be a benchmark. In determining who is honored, KICKER looks at how the brand is represented in each territory, in addition to financial considerations.

“They do up to 50 shows a year around the country,” explained Weddle.  At every event, OG will bring many of their customers from Japan to experience the KICKER lifestyle.  The effort they put forth earned them the recognition.”

Visit kicker.com for more.

Rockford Fosgate New PRIME R2 Amplifiers Now Available

TEMPE, AZ (02.03.2020) – Rockford Fosgate has announced the new PRIME R2 amplifiers are now available. Amplifiers began shipping to Rockford authorized retail stores in late December and are now available for purchase.

The R2 amplifiers are all extremely efficient because of their class D technology which reduces demand on the vehicles electrical system. They also incorporate the unique P.O.W.E.R supply which continues to generate more than rated power as the voltage increases and are equipped with auto-sense turn on for more installation options. The mono amps and 5-channel model include a variable infrasonic filter as well as a remote level control that allows for fine tuning the bass and adjustment to the desired music level.

All the Prime R2 amplifiers ship with a one-year manufactures warranty that can be increased to three years with the purchase of the corresponding Rockford Fosgate amplifier installation kit.

For more information and complete specifications please use the links below.

PRIME R2 Models include:

Visit rockfordfosgate.com for more.

Trends Electronics to Distribute MTX Products in Canada

BURNABY, BC (02.03.2020) – Effective January 1st, 2020 Trends Electronics will distribute MTX Car, Marine and Powersports products, exclusively, from coast to coast in Canada, offering warehousing in both Western and Eastern Canada. The distribution warehouse is based at their Head Office location, in Burnaby, British Columbia; with additional warehousing based in Mississauga, Ontario to service their Eastern based partners.

 “As a leader in Canadian wholesale distribution and going into our 30th Anniversary, Trends is extremely happy to announce this new partnership” stated Grant McFatter (National Sales Manager for Trends Mobile division). “Trends Electronics has always carried Best-In-Class products for Mobile, Residential and Commercial and MTX continues to add to our mix of World Class Products, for Car, Marine and Powersports, in a BIG way.”

“Trends Electronics is very excited to introduce the MTX family of products to our dealer partners in Canada,” stated Grant Daoust CEO of Trends Electronics. “MTX shares Trends passion for Integrity, Best in Class products and business practices. We look forward to a long term relationship with a very stable partner.”

MTX Audio was founded over 40 years ago by Loyd Ivey who was recently inducted into the Consumer Technology Association’s Hall of Fame. With his son John Ivey as President and CEO, MTX still designs and engineers its own product at its many facilities throughout the US and around the world. With dozens of patents and hundreds of products in Car, Marine and Powersports categories, MTX Audio is an industry leader providing dealers and consumers with an extensive product offering sure to fit the most demanding needs of any customer wanting to take their listening experience to the next level.

Jason Fickas, Director of Sales and Marketing for MTX Audio commented “MTX Audio was built on relationships, integrity, and a relentless commitment to our partners and customers, Trends shares a similar history and core values making this an easy decision when it came to a distribution partner for Canada. MTX has an extensive 5-year product plan already in the works and we’re excited for Trends to bring it to Canada.”         

Visit trendsinc.com and mtx.com for more.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Is Rolling In 2020

SHREVEPORT LA (02.01.20)  WTF…Win This Friday. The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Just over two months ago we celebrated the first anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

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The latest 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel winner was Devine Concepts. The Wheel landed on the Kicker Space and a pair of Kicker CushBT headphones will be headed to Adam Devine in Naples FL. During a call to Adam on Friday, January 31st with the news he said “That’s great news as I don’t seem to win things. I will certainly use the wireless Kicker headphones around the shop and pool”.

Spinning out a new winner each Friday a 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.

Clifford, Infinity Sound and Security in Kissimmee FL, made this Instagram post with his check as the winner of the 58th 12volt Spin-To-Wheel.

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, Cadence, PowerBass, Sony, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, AIS, Precision Power, JBL, Power Acoustik,Farenheit, Dynamat, Image Dynamics. SpellBrite, a manufacturer of in-store signage, also has a space. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for a winning 12volt retailer.

Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA and the latest winner Devine Concepts in Naples FL.  Congratulations to all.

WTF….Where’s The Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel Friday, February 7th.
Want to enter for future spins? It’s easy – when making an Instagram post include the hashtag #12voltspin. A slip for your company will be added to the slips in the jar.

With 18 chances to WIN, the 12Volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is ready to shower a lucky weekly winner with one of the cool prizes.

Stay tuned to 12voltnews.com on the web and @12voltnews on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for 12volt Spin-To-Win winner announcements every Friday!

Instagram Post Number 10,000… The 12voltnews “Puts Out More Than Anybody”

SHREVEPORT, LA (01.31.2020), Posting fresh, positive industry news across the digital landscape is Job 1 at the 12volt Central Studios. Crafting and making 10,000 posts to the Instagram platform just didn’t happen overnight.

Click to view this post and 999 others on instagram.com/12voltnews!

Saturday, February 1st, marks the 26th anniversary of the 12volt News. Industry news posts, over the last dozen years, have been in the digital format on the web at 12voltnews.com. In most recent years social media platforms, like Instagram and Facebook, have become more popular and mainstream. Fresh 12volt industry news is now delivered more quickly that ever to members of the 12volt industry. @12voltnews on Instagram and Facebook each platform reflects over 10,000 followers. There has been no purchase of ‘followers.’

@12VoltNews reached 10K posts on instagram just in time for the company’s 26th anniversary!

The image included in this article is a Craig Power Play T-Shirt that is over 40 years old. The “I put out more that anybody” message on the Craig T-Shirt parallels 12voltnews industry activity on Instagram. Thus, “I put out more than anybody” when it comes to industry posts on Instagram.

With parts of 6 decades in the 12volt industry, on this end, we will endeavor to continue to do positive things for the 12volt industry and its members… and have some fun.