Auburn Hills, Mich. (Jul 12, 2022) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”), will attend the New Jersey Jeep Invasion at Wildwood Beach, New Jersey from Friday, July 15 to Sunday, July 17 where they will have exciting new vehicle-specific products designed uniquely for the Jeep_® driver.

Featuring the latest in Jeep_®-specific dash and sound system offerings from Alpine, a 2018 Jeep_® Wrangler will be on-site for product demonstrations so attendees can experience the new High-Resolution i509-WRA-JL with a High-Definition, Weather-Resistant 9-inch screen and wireless and wired Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. The i509-WRA-JL was intentionally designed with the Jeep_® driver in mind to visually emulate the design identity of the Jeep_® interior and retain the features Jeep_® drivers use the most. High-Resolution Audio Playback (96kHz/24Bit) can stream music from popular Hi-Res streaming platforms or directly from a smartphone for incredible music detail and high-precision music reproduction.

To demonstrate the head unit integration capabilities, the 2018 Jeep_® Wrangler will also feature a premium night vision DVR-C320R Dash Camera with built-in drive assist and impact recording. An Alpine® PSS-24WRA sound system, with front 6.5” component speakers, 6.5” rear custom soundbar replacement speakers, 8” compact powered subwoofer, and 4-channel amplifier will be featured for in-vehicle sound upgrade demonstrations as well as an Alpine® Weather-Resistant PSS-SX01 Sound System mounted to the roll bars to demonstrate exterior sound upgrade opportunities. 

Alpine’s 2015 Jeep_® Wrangler will also be on-site with similar Jeep_®-specific solutions designed for older Jeep_® Wranglers, including the i509-WRA-JK, DVR-C320R, PSS-22WRA Weather-Resistant Sound System, PSS-SX01, and HCE-TCAM1-WRA Spare Tire Rear-View Camera and Light System.

“Switchback,” Alpine’s 2020 Jeep_® Gladiator, will also be on-site with a custom truck bed build that features 40 motorized Bluetooth® speakers that articulate for optimal sound positioning, and a tailgate designed to look like an early Alpine® stereo, complete with a large, functional volume knob and six classic “Alpine green” buttons on the faceplate to control the automation.

The Alpine Event Truck and Trailer will be open to visitors who want to chat with Alpine event staff and experience the latest vehicle-specific technology, all from the comfort of an air-conditioned lounge area located in the trailer.

All Alpine® products are available for purchase during the event with special, event-only pricing and free giveaways. Alpine Authorized Retailer Proline Car Stereo will be on-site to give vehicle demonstrations, answer product questions, and offer on-site installation so customers can drive home with their Alpine purchase installed in their Jeep_®.

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MSC, North America Distribution Partner for BLAM, Brax, Helix, Match, and Stinger Radar, is proud to
announce the addition of Jon Kowanetz to their Specialty Dealer Development Team. MSC looks to
further enhance their ability to provide unmatched support to Dealer Partners throughout the North
American market by adding Kowanetz’s experience as a specialty retail store owner and industry trainer.

Jon brings a long history of specialty retail experience, with accolades including MEA Retailer of the
Year, Installer of the Year and Best Customer Experience awards. These skills alongside his passion for
educating and training provides a tremendous asset to MSC’s Dealer Partners. Jon will contribute to
MSC’s Dealer Trainings and will also contribute to the new Systems by MSC product development.

In recent years, Kowanetz has rekindled a love of writing and exploring new creative ways of helping
others including public speaking and experiential coaching. As he closes the chapter of Handcrafted Auto
Marine & Off‐road, he looks forward writing the next one and to his new roles, both with MSC and
outside of the industry. “I have known the MSC team for most of my career and have always admired
their commitment and passion. This is why I am so proud to contribute to MSC’s vision,” Kowanetz
stated.

Larry Penn, president of MSC commented “Adding Jon to the team was an easy decision. MSC is
comprised of team members who live the retail life daily through our proof‐of‐concept retail store. This
viewpoint allows us to make sure we are providing what our Dealer Partners need in ways that can only
be learned hands on in the trenches. That’s a world we share with Jon, and our shared core values will
help to contribute to our Dealer Partners successes even further!”

Jon will be based out of MSC’s Mesa, Arizona office and can be reached at jon@msc‐america.com.

RINGWOOD, IL – July^11th, 2022 – Race Sport Lighting has announced that industry veteran JR Stocks will be joining the company as its Vice President in the executive management ranks. As VP of Race Sport Lighting, JR will be tasked with bringing the lighting pioneer to the next level and strengthening the reputation of the Race Sport Lighting and Marine Sport Lighting brands. JR will also oversee accelerating the growth of several strategic buying groups that the company is the premier lighting vendor on record. In addition, look for him to bring the companies award winning products and services global and outside their current North American footprint.

This comes at a pinnacle time in the companies 15^th year in the industry since their inception. They have developed a product line of Niche lighting that spans across the 12-volt Industry, Offroad Industry, Powersport Industry, Motorcycle Industry, and the Marine Industry just to name a few. While many companies lost momentum in 2020 from the pandemic, Race Sport Lighting kept its inventory and fulfillment rates high and founds ways to grow and expand. JR will be coming in to support further growth and help manage the company’s growth and make sure they keep the focus on what got them to the top.

“Steve has built a great team and it is my pleasure and a privilege to join a company with such a great culture. I look forward to being a part of the evolution and continued growth of such a well-respected brand.” – JR Stocks, Vice President of Race Sport Lighting

Previously, JR was one of the founders of MESA Specialist buying group as well as its director for several years. He also was the CEO or President of a few well-known industry retail chains over the two decades. His last appointment was as the CEO of Wet Sounds for the last 5 years.

“I am looking forward to having JR bring his upper management experience and fresh perspective into our company. He has so many critical relationships in each industry that expand the globe. JR’s expertise is the missing link to help our growing company exponentially grow in the next 5 to 10 years.”. – Steven Jergensen, President and Founder of Race Sport Lighting

ROSENBERG TX (07.11.22) Wet Sounds has revolutionized the marine audio industry once again! When we said something BIG was coming, we meant REAL BIG! A NEW Revolution. A NEW Standard. A NEW Lifestyle.

“Wet Sounds has been building HLCD (Horn-Loaded Compression Driver) tower speakers for 16 years, long before many in the industry even existed as a brand. We redefined the standards of the marine audio industry in 2006 with the launch of our award-winning PRO Series – HLCD tower speakers, and we have now raised the bar once again with the release of our REV 12 HD” says Tim White, Co-founder and President of Wet Sounds.

The Revolution-HD series adds an even higher level of high-definition performance to the marine audio industry, bringing unprecedented volume and sound quality to a tower speaker design never achieved before.

With world leading performance and cutting-edge design, the REV series is thereference standard in the industry. Built upon the success of the Revolution Series, Wet Sounds took a ground up approach to develop a new REV TEC™ driver using proprietary materials to provide amazing mid-bass with a smooth yet powerful high frequency response.

The new REV 12 HD is the WORLDS FIRST 12” tower speaker! FEATURES include Wet Sounds 12” REV-TEC™ HLCD Driver, Integrated Front & Rear RGB LED Rings, Rotatable RGB backlit logo, Rotatable Grille mounting, Advanced Composite enclosure built for the harsh marine environment,1000-hour UV resistance (ASTM-D4587), Salt Spray Resistance (ASTM-B117),Stainless Steel Hardware, Sold in Pairs, 3 Grille Styles Available in Black or White including the all new XZ style grille. The new Wet Sounds Tower Speakers utilize Wet Sounds Patented TC3 Clamps (Swivel) “USA Patent 8,568,162” and New X-Mount.
From the company that Revolutionized what a tower speaker is, when you want the absolute best and the absolute biggest, the REV 12 HD from Wet Sounds is the only way to go. Period.

For more see wetsounds.com

Rockford Fosgate, the industry leader in high-performance audio, launches the next level of on-water sound. The Element Ready™ M2 10-inch speakers create an unmatched audio experience, with class-leading output, complete Color Optix™ lighting control, and grille customization. Available now as a coaxial speaker and wake tower options, all models are crafted with a 1-inch horn tweeter paired with a 10-inch high-efficiency midrange.

These 10-inch full-range horn-loaded drivers are engineered specifically to be BIG and LOUD! Uniquely tuned for “open-air” environments, ensuring listeners will experience the detail in the music the way it was intended to be heard. Couple that with the long-range projection capability of the horn-loaded design. You’ll find these 10-inch horn loaded drivers perfect for enhancing your outdoor audio experience.

The M2-10H and M2-10HB models are intended to be panel mounted to any surface where you want a lot of output. Plus, with a mounting depth of only 4.66 inches, the 10-inch speaker works well in shallow applications where typically only a 7-inch or 8-inch speaker would fit.

The M2WL-10H and M2WL-10HB models include clamps and are designed to mount to bars from 1.5-inch to 3-inch diameter. They’re purpose built for wake/surf/ski towers or UTV roll cages.

Each of the four new models are built with UV, salt-fog, and corrosion resistant materials, and feature industry leading marine plug-and-play connectivity and flexible install options. White, Black, and Stainless-steel grille options are available.

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

Models Include:
• M2-10H | 10-inch, 4 ohm, 2-way horn-loaded speaker (white)
• M2-10HB | 10-inch, 4 ohm, 2-way horn-loaded speaker (black)
• M2WL-10H | 10-inch, 4 ohm, 2-way horn-loaded tower speaker (white)
• M2WL-10HB | 10-inch, 4 ohm, 2-way horn-loaded tower speaker (black)

Specifications:
• Power Handling: 300 Watts RMS / 1200 Watts PEAK
• Color Optix™ Ready*
• 2 Year Manufacturer Warranty

* Rockford Fosgate plug-and-play Color Optix ™ Controller and App are sold separately.

FULLERTON CA (07.06.22) Vision Tech America, BOYO, provides the 12volt industry with the state-of-the art technology in automotive engineering with aggressive pricing to modernize vehicles.

The new BOYO VTM7000MAHD is a 7” AHD/CVBS Rear View Monitor waterproofed for marine applications. With a Waterproof Rating IP69 this new model can withstand the water jet nozzle from 20 inches or further away.

Richard Hong, VP of Sales related “The rising demand in the automotive aftermarket industry is rear view cameras and monitors with artificial intelligent technology and AHD/CVBS compatibility. Our new VTM7000MAHD adds to our new product introductions and will help consumers with much better safety and convenience on the road.”

For more visit www.visiontechamerica.com. 

Shop managers/owners, technicians and installers often learn how to work with products through manuals and even online training videos. It’s rare for installers to get face-to-face time with manufacturers who can answer technical and sales questions.

The upcoming SEMA PRO Installer Training is a unique event where installers will receive training directly from accessory manufacturers. Shop owners will also network and learn from other shop owners and sales personal throughout the area.  

Held in conjunction with the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) General Membership Meeting at Auto Image in Plainwell, MI on August 18, 2022, the event will feature training from the following manufacturers and products:  

• Katzkin: Leather and Cooled Seats 
• Llumar: Paint Protection Film and Tint 
• Brandmotion: 12Volt ADAS
• Voxx: 12VOLT Entertainment
• Champion Auto: Sunroof

Unlike learning and networking in a typical trade show environment, the PRO Installer Training allows for intimate conversations where shop owners can grow their team’s knowledge at no cost, resulting in lower company expenses and higher ROI. Learn more and register here.

FULLERTON CA (07.05.22) Vision Tech America, BOYO, provides the 12volt industry with the state-of-the art technology in automotive engineering with aggressive pricing to modernize vehicles.

The new BOYO VTL17AI is an AI backup camera with Intelligent Detection and Warning Alert designed to detect vehicles, motorcycles, pedestrians and objects. The VTL17AI has a 170-degree wide viewing angle and comes in a concealed license plate universal mounting bracket.

Richard Hong, VP of Sales related “The rising demand in the automotive aftermarket industry is rear view cameras and monitors with artificial intelligent technology and AHD/CVBS compatibility. Our new VTL17AI will help consumers with much better safety and convenience on the road.”

For more visit www.visiontechamerica.com. 

OEMs are transitioning their conventional ICE powertrains to electric. As a result, companies with performance products for ICE vehicles may need to pivot and adjust to electric vehicles.

Discover how one company has taken the traditional performance recipe and applied it to the cars of the future. During SEMA’s webinar “EV Tuning: A Reality Today” on June 23, Marie Pier Forget of Ingenext will share exciting developments that her company developed in EV powertrain tuning.

SEMA members are invited to join the session, where they will hear about the company’s performance gains for EVs, methods used, and application range of their cutting-edge product line.

Attendees will learn how:

• Performance increases on EVs are possible and obtain examples of opportunities for performance modifications of electric vehicles.
• The traditional hot-rod recipe of applying ingenuity to make products better and unique still holds true on EVs.
• Enthusiasts come in all types, and a car doesn’t need to be gasoline powered to be fast and fun.

Registration is free. Sign up here.

IRWINDALE CA (03.10.22) elettromedia-usa brands Hertz and Audison showcased their latest products on the event floor at the recent KFest in Las Vegas. In addition to presenting the companies’ latest products new show displays grabbed attention.

Vice President Rob Wempe related “The Las Vegas KnowledgeFest event was very positive as we connected with dealers and met with our rep firms. The new displays by 5 Axis provided great sounding live demos for our products and received many compliments from attendees.”

In the company’s meeting room 2021 Rep Firm awards were presented. Momentum Marketing was named the Rep Firm of the Year. The Texas-based firm has tripled business in the territory over the last 3 years. West Coast Rep Firm of the Year is Oliver Marketing. East Coast Rep Firm of the Year is AVR. Most Improved for 2021 is SantaFe with a 155% in the firm’s Midwest Territory. The Individual Rep of the Year award was presented to Rob Osheaski with Echo Sales. A very attractive THESIS Award was present to each recipient by Rob Wempe.

elettromedia-usa staff members on site at KFest in Vegas included Jeff Peters, Steve Bolden, Phil Bolden, Chris McNulty, Duane Pilgrim, Ken Ward, Celina Castillo and Rob Wempe.

For more see elettromedia-usa.com