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Rydeen Is On The Road Showcasing The New TOMBO 360

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TORRANCE, CA (03.11.22) Rydeen Mobile Electronics, a cutting-edge electronics designer and manufacturer dedicated exclusively to advanced vehicle driver safety, has announced the release of the company’s new website http://www.rydeenmobile.com.

The new website features easier navigation, enhanced product offerings and a commitment to consumer awareness of newly introduced TOMBO 360.

Sako Topalian is flanked by Phil Maeda (R) and Ruben Torres in the 559 Car Stereo soundboard in Fresno CA.

Rydeen’s Phil Maeda and Ruben Torres have been on the road in California showing, and demoing, the new TOMBO 360 Rearview Mirror/DVD to dealers.

Maeda related “Our stop at 559 Car Stereo in Fresno yesterday, Wednesday March 9th, was terrific. While giving a demo to Sako Topalian a customer with a commercial truck arrived looking for a way to have better visibility around his truck. He jumped into the Rydeen van for a demo of the TOMBO 360. After seeing a full demo Sako made the sale of the TOMBO 360 on the stop.”

In a conversation with 12volt News staff Topalian indicated 559 had placed an order for the customer’s TOMBO 360 plus additional units for display and inventory.

The new Rydeen TOMBO 360 is now shipping.

See more at rydeenmobile.com

KICKER Returns to the Road and Slamology as Co-Sponsor for 2022

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STILLWATER, USA – 03/10/2022 – After several months of avoiding events due to COVID-19, KICKER will once again take to the road this summer, this time for Slamology – one of the largest car-audio events in the country. The show will take place June 11-12 at Lucas Oil Raceway outside of Indianapolis.

A regular at events prior to the pandemic, KICKER has supported Slamology since its inception 19 years ago. In addition to Slamology’s well-earned reputation as a first-class car show, it is also known to be the premiere car-audio event on the planet. KICKER will attend the show with its 80-foot XRV (Xtreme Recreational Vehicle) tractor-trailer, which will be located in “Audio Vendor Row” on the south grounds. The KICKER road crew at the XRV will regularly conduct full-tilt demo sessions for audiophiles and those who enjoy loud bass.

Slamology founder Donnie Babb bills the event as family friendly, yet edgy.

“We wanted a way to connect with our readers at Gauge Magazine and have a weekend-long party,” said Babb. “That has brought in droves of people, and made the show one of the largest car, truck and audio events in the world.”

Slamology anticipates in excess of 2,000 show cars visiting for the two-day event, with nearly 20,000 spectators expected to attend. The show also features live, local-based bands on stage, along with other car show-type competitions and contests.

Simultaneously, USACi, MECA, IASCA and Bass Wars will all regulate independent multi-point, car-audio competitions, featuring hundreds of the world’s best Sound-Quality and SPL competitors vying for desired championship points, trophies and prizes.

For more information, consumers can visit http://www.slamology.com.

Tint World Named a 2022 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review

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BOCA RATON, FL (03.09.22) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers was recently named a Top Franchise for 2022 by Franchise Business Review. This is the 17th annual ranking of the 200 best franchise opportunities as rated by franchise business owners. The list is available at https://franchisebusinessreview.com/page/top-franchises/.

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers offer sales and installation of auto accessories, mobile electronics, audio video equipment, security systems, custom wheels and tire packages, window tinting, vehicle wraps, paint protection films, detailing services, nano ceramic coatings, maintenance and repair services, and more. Tint World is also the leading provider of residential, commercial and marine computerized window tinting and security film services with locations throughout the U.S. and abroad, with franchise opportunities available worldwide.

Franchise Business Review, a market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction and employee engagement, provides the only rankings and awards for franchise companies based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes its rankings of the top 200 franchises in its annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises.

“While the pandemic impacted various business sectors differently, the last 18 months have clearly demonstrated the inherent strengths of the franchise business model. The old franchise adage of ‘being in business for yourself, but not by yourself’ has never been more important,” said Franchise Business Review founder and CEO Eric Stites. “Thanks to fast innovations, significant support, and responsive crisis management, many franchise brands have emerged stronger from the pandemic, and that is reflected in high franchisee satisfaction.”

Tint World was among over 300 franchise brands, representing more than 30,000 franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research. Tint World’s franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including training and support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, and financial opportunity.

“This recognition is incredibly rewarding, because it’s coming from the people who represent Tint World in their communities,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “Our franchisees are the foundation of this company, and we’re passionate about empowering them to succeed by providing them all the support and resources they need. Our position on Franchise Business Review’s list of the 200 Top Franchises reflects that, and demonstrates that we’re in a unique position to continue our explosive growth, both nationally and internationally.”

Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full description of the 2022 Top Franchises.

ProLine-X Releases Ground Zero Subwoofer Boxes

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DANIA BEACH, FL (03.08.22) – HKI USA has announced an amazing new partnership with ProLine-X (Vacaville CA) for subwoofer specific enclosures to help deliver a better overall experience to our retailers and their clients.

Proline-X does things very differently when it comes to building “pre-fab” enclosures by taking away the simplicity of mass market products, and focuses on using the highest quality materials, the best construction methods, and proper design and tuning of their enclosures.

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“Our goal here is to offer dealers a true solution that has the performance and quality necessary to reinforce Ground Zero subwoofers’ ability to play strong, deep, and accurate bass,” stated Robert Reilly of HKI USA, who spear headed this project with the Proline-X. 

While Proline-X is not new to the enclosure game, this partnership is the first manufacturer recommended enclosure line to be available nationwide, and Ground Zero is extremely proud to be able to point their dealers in the right direction. There will be available enclosures paired to the entry level Iridium lines up through the widely loved Hydrogen line. Starting with a more traditional universal style and fit, who knows where this could lead and what awesome products could be brought to the table in the future.

For more information on the enclosures, and how to become a dealer, contact Proline-X.com.

Visit GroundZeroUSA.com and HKI-USA.com for more.

Stereo King Shined at the 2022 Portland International Show That Drew Over 90,000 Attendees

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PORTLAND, OR (03.07.22) – The Portland International Auto Show is the largest auto show in the Northwest. Stereo King was on site to show their latest builds and connect with members of the crowd, estimated at over 90,000, for the 4-Day run February 24th-27th 2022 at the Oregon Convention Center.

The Stereo King booth occupied a large area in The Garage section in the Convention Center.
Members of the Stereo King crew gathered around the SK Jeep for this image.

Attendees previewed the latest vehicles and automotive technology with over 500 new cars, trucks, SUV’s and power sports vehicles. Stereo King certainly had a lot to show in the setting that featured more than 35 auto manufacturers. The Stereo King team on site included GM Kevin Cornutt, Manager Scotty Miles and an additional crew of half a dozen. No doubt the SKJeep build was the loudest and brightest vehicle in the Contention Center. The Viper Coupe was back again and attracted a many to the booth during the event along with the Polaris side-by-side.

“Stereo King was located in The Garage area. This area in the Convention Center has grown to over 30,000 square feet and we could feel the energy as we were setting up our area on Tuesday and Wednesday before the show opened on Thursday,” Scotty Miles related.

The SK Jeep is amazing from any angle… Check out the amp rack, speaker pods and LED whips!
Ethan Larson completing one of the on-site installations in the booth. Jon Joynt and Alex Osterhousdt also worked on in-booth builds.

Continuing Miles stated “In The Garage area there were live customization jobs taking place on a 2022 Tacoma TRD and Polaris side by side  and Toyota 4 Runner. Attendees were attracted to these activities and spent lots of time checking out lift kits, customized suspension, a full body wrap and vehicles in the Stereo King booth showcasing 12volt products. As attendees watched there was quality time to answer their questions and talk about aftermarket add-ons Stereo King offered for their rides.” Stereo King was listed in the event program as a company in The Garage Area.

Throughout the event’s 4-day run attendees were drawn to The Garage and spent time in the large Stereo King booth. Even the Oregon University Duck Mascot gave a big cheer in the booth. Lighting, headlights and in-vehicle LED lighting, plus radar detectors interested attendees too. The Stereo King radar display, featuring Escort and Cobra, led to sales in that category. The dash cam category also attracted interest in the booth.

The power sports category is rapidly growing in the great Northwest and this Stereo King Polaris let all know the company is tops in the area.
Even the Oregon University Duck Mascot was impressed in the Stereo King booth.

In the Stereo King booth the SKJeep was restricted and was not cranked up to anywhere near its volume potential. As a post show promo the SKJeep will be setup outside the Stereo King Clackamas store March 7th-11th. Attendees were made aware of that promotion and many expressed interest in attending. Social media posts will also add visibility for followers to experience the SKJeep at the Clackamas location.

The 2023 Portland International Auto Show is already penciled in on the Stereo King event calendar.

Visit stereoking.com for more.

Code Zero Customs at the 2022 Starbird Show in Tulsa as an Event Sponsor

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TULSA, OK (02.28.22) – Code Zero Customs had a major presence at the recent Starbird Show in Tulsa. The event, the 58th Annual, was held in the Tulsa Expo Center February 17th-20th. This was the 6th year for Code Zero Customs to exhibit and the company’s 5th year to be an event sponsor. As part of the event sponsorship 2500 Code Zero Customs VIP Lanyards were worn on the show floor by attendees.

Code Zero Customs booth up front at the Starbird Show

Cody Landis, Code Zero Customs owner, related “Being on site with a 20 x 40 booth at the Starbird Show is always a real branding opportunity for our company. Attendees are serious automotive aftermarket enthusiasts and it’s a great way to showcase our brand, products and work to the right audience.”

The amazing interior of the ‘67 Camaro grabbed eyeballs.
When attendees walked by the ‘67 Camaro they were drawn to the custom work in the trunk.

Code Zero Customs had 3 vehicles in the booth-two of which were exhibited at previous SEMA Shows in Las Vegas.

“Showing 3 great project vehicles vehicles of ours in the booth really let attendees see our custom work. The ’67 Camaro really grabbed a lot of eyeballs as our custom work is showcased throughout. People also smiled when they saw my son’s Escalade mini up front in the booth” Landis added.

2,500 Event Sponsor lanyards provided even more branding for Code Zero Customs.

On the table at the front of the booth there was a prize package that included a cooler with Bluetooth and custom koozies. A QR Code was printed on a large card for attendees to scan for a chance to win the cooler package.

A very happy Cody Landis is already excited about planning for the 2023 Starbird Show.

“At the Starbird shows our goal is to put our brand in front of the right crowd. Every year we quote packages to members of the crowd and that turns into business at our store. We look forward to the 2023 Starbird Show” Landis concluded.

Visit codezerocustoms.com and starbirdcarshows.com for more.

Patrick Industries, Inc. Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Rockford Corporation and the Rockford Fosgate Brand

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ELKHART, IN (02.25.22) – Patrick Industries, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement under which Arizona-based Rockford Corporation (“Rockford”) will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Patrick by merger. Rockford, through its brand Rockford Fosgate®, is a global leader in the design and distribution of premier, high-performance audio systems and components, primarily serving the powersports, marine, and automotive markets and aftermarkets. Rockford’s full-year 2021 revenues were approximately $155 million, and the acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to net income per share. The Company anticipates completing the acquisition on or around March 7, 2022.

“Rockford’s innovative designs, marketing, brand recognition and performance have afforded it the opportunity to be a favored supplier with both OEM customers and consumers,” said Andy Nemeth, Chief Executive Officer of Patrick. “We are excited to partner with Bill Jackson and the creative team at Rockford as we expand our presence in the audio solutions markets.

“In addition, Rockford’s proven track record of consistently and creatively adapting to changing market dynamics, with its extensive in-house design, engineering, and marketing resources, provides us with an excellent opportunity to leverage our combined distribution capabilities and geographic footprint to bring synergies to our markets and continue to expand our aftermarket product platform. As with previous acquisitions, we will support Rockford with a financial and operational foundation that will allow it to continue to capitalize on its core competencies.”

Bill Jackson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rockford, said, “The Rockford team and I are delighted to join the Patrick family, whose vision aligns with our goal of providing the highest quality, innovative solutions to our customers. We look forward to the next phase of executing the many strategic initiatives and opportunities in front of us. Patrick’s core values, competencies, relationships and strong focus on customer service mirror the mission that has been a cornerstone of the Rockford brand since its inception more than 40 years ago. We are committed to growing our capacity and capabilities as we strive to be the best partner for our customers.”

Following closing, Rockford will continue its operations as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Patrick under the Rockford Fosgate® name in its existing facilities.

Visit patrickind.com, rockfordcorp.com, and rockfordfosgate.com for more.

This article was provided by Patrick Industries, Inc via prnewswire.com

GoFast Solutions Announces the 2022 Mobile Expo

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MIDDLETOWN, CT (02.24.22) – GoFast Solutions is excited to announce the official date for the 2022 Mobile Expo… April 6th at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA from 9 AM-6 PM.

“The Mobile Expo is the traditional kick-off to the season,” said David Prinz CEO of GoFast Solutions. “As the weather starts to turn and the days get longer, consumers are anxious to break out recreational vehicles (cars, ATVs, boats, motorcycles, etc.) that were stored for the winter.”

Last year, GoFast held the Mobile Expo virtually… this year, it’s back Live and in-person and bigger than ever! GoFast, together with the Mobile Expo Platinum Sponsors, is offering attendees the opportunity to win nearly $2 Million. Three Grand Prizes are sponsored by some of the biggest names in the Mobile Electronics industry. Sony ES is sponsoring the $1 Million Challenge, Boss Audio is sponsoring the $500k Challenge, and Diamond Audio is sponsoring the $250k Challenge.

David expounds, “These are potentially Life-Changing prizes, but the truth is that simply attending Mobile Expo 2022 and investing the time into your business, meeting with 40+ vendors, and getting specialized training & product knowledge is guaranteed to impact your business exponentially.”

This One-Day Only Live Show will Feature:

  • Keynote Speaker Chris Cook from the Mobile Electronics Association (MEA)
  • Live Training & Presentations
  • New Product Launches
  • Catered Breakfast & Lunch
  • Cocktail Hour
  • Prizes & Giveaways
  • Networking Opportunities

The 2022 GoFast Solutions Mobile Expo is being held LIVE & In-Person at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts on April 6th, from 9 am – 6 pm.

Click here to register for the 2022 GoFast Mobile Expo

Visit expo.gofst.com for more.

Team Nutz at the 2022 Pittsburgh International Auto Show with a 7,000 Square Foot Booth

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PITTSBURGH, PA (02.23.22) – The Pittsburgh International Auto Show was back at the David L Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh February 18th-21st. The 4-Day show, that included President’s Day, brought exciting new vehicles, displays, products and fun for the whole family. In all the show featured 21 makes and models of vehicles from around the world.

This image shows just part of the Team Nutz 7000 square-foot booth.

Team Nutz, proactive 12volt and automotive aftermarket retailer, was once again on site. This year, the Team Nutz occupied a 7000 square foot booth in the Convention Center. Team Nutz has been exhibiting at the Pittsburg Auto Show for over 15 years. During the show at times there were 16 members of the Team Nutz crew engaged with show attendees in meaningful one-on-one conversations.

The wheel display saw a lot of action and drove Monday in-store sales.

For Team Nutz Ed Nuttall stated “Our booth was filled with demo vehicles, a big selection of wheels, OEM Display, a Marine display, a wide variety of product displays plus live installations of vehicle wraps, bed liner jobs, paint protection polishing, window tinting, leather Katzkin seat installations and DSP audio demos. One of the wrap demos projects was a full wrap of our new 24’ Team Nutz Trailer. With bed liner we are actually coating the bodies of pickups and cars. A Mustang in our booth was an example that drew a lot of attention.”

The on-site wrap of the new Team Nutz was a live demo that lasted throughout the event.

Nuttall Continued  “Standouts for demo vehicles was the International All Ways Safe truck loaded with Memphis Audio that debuted at SEMA 2021. Vince Murray’s Gladiator highlighting a wide range of Metra products grabbed attention throughout the show…along with the Corvette C8 with Lambo doors. Our Auto Magic delivery truck also helped get the word out about all our car care products.”

There was plenty for show goers to see in the huge Team Nutz area.

On Monday following the Auto Show the phone at the store was ringing off the hook. One of the first customers at the store picked up a $2500. set of wheels he saw at the show. All of this while Team Nutz was still manning the booth on President’s day.

This Mustang demo in the booth featured a body painted with bed liner.

“With the large crowd at the event over the 4 days I know we had probably more than 5000 direct conversations with attendees. We also passed out a ton of lanyards, stickers and koozies. We had 2500 business cards and ran out. With all that interaction we anticipate a considerable amount of business from the event. We definitely look forward to being back at the Pittsburg International Auto Show in 2023” Nuttall concluded.

Visit teamnutztechnology.com for more.

Mobile Electronics Association Presents 2022 Industry Award Winners

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LAS VEGAS, NV (02.22.22) – The Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) announced the winners of the 2022 Mobile Electronics Industry Awards. The awards were presented Sunday evening at the conclusion of a successful KnowledgeFest Las Vegas event. The awards recognize and honor professionals in the mobile electronics industry that exhibit outstanding service, business ethics, professionalism, and expertise in their field.

Chris Cook, President of MEA, hosted the event which was attended in person and viewed online by thousands of industry professionals, including family and friends, from the United States and around the globe. Top honors for Installer of the Year went to Marty Adamschek of Andres Electronics – Courtenay, BC. Retailer of the Year was awarded to Titan Motoring – Nashville, TN. Sales Pro of the Year went to Robert Kowatch – Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security – Anchorage, AK. and Trusted Tech of the Year went to Adam Devine – Devine Concepts – Naples, FL. Vendor of the Year went to HKI USA and Distributor of the Year went to DOW Electronics.

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“Congratulations to all the nominees, finalist, award winners”, stated Chris Cook, MEA President. “Their accomplishments set a high standard for the Mobile Electronics Industry.” Going forward, MEA will continue to hold the Industry Awards at KnowledgeFest Las Vegas.

Visit https://meindustryawards.com/2022-winners for more.