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The 31st Shiflet & Dickson St Patty’s Party and Dealer Show Was One of the Best

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GASTONIA, NC (03.23.23) – The weekend event kicked off Saturday night with a St Patty’s Day Party featuring live music along with food and refreshments in the company’s facility in Gastonia. The Honky Tonk Duo, Gary Fletcher and Bobby Davis, played a set of country tunes as dealers enjoyed their tunes with plenty of refreshments. Plumbing issues did call for many to get creative.

David Holland

Sunday was the Dealer Show day with over two dozen brands represented in the showroom. There were over 200 delicious steak sandwiches from Chris Christoper’s grille and refreshments enjoyed as the show was in progress.

The Honky Tonk Duo Gary Fletcher and Bobby Davis playing at the St Patty’s Party.

Shiflet & Dickson’s VP and GM David Holland stated “This was one of our best shows in our 31 dealer show history. Many dealers told us they had not been able to go to a show in recent years to see the newest 12volt products. With DK Electronics motorcycle and DB Drive Jeep our customers heard what these brands sounded like in a real world setting.”

The showroom on Sunday afternoon.
Dan Klynstra demos the DK Electronics Harley loaded with Xpert-Euphoria gear.

Allison Parker, showing the MAXPRO Film line in the showroom, related “I had really meaning conversations with over 15 dealers about the upcoming window tint season. The green motorcycle outside during demos was so loud it set of my car alarm.” That green motorcyle was the DK Electronics Harley that Dan Klynstra loaded with Xpert-Euphoria products. The DB Drive Jeep added to the action outside.

Jeff Falk shows PowerBass OE Direct Fit speakers flanked by Joe Zelano (L) and Eric Parker from Elite Audio in Spartanburg SC.
Jason Proios demos a new Nakamichi receiver in this image from Mike Colundjia-MC Marketing.

Continuing Holland offered “We had trainings with certain vendors as well as having reps on the show floor to answer questions. We thank Lori Boyer-KICKER, Steve Cote-JVC, Jeff Falk-PowerBass, Phil Maeda-Rydeen, Dallas Lovelace-Metra brands, Allison Parker-MAXPRO Film, Ernie Welch-DB Drive brands, Dennis Montgomery-Tech Marketing and Mike Colundjia-MC Marketing-LinksWell and Nakamichi.

12volt brands to be showcased include Kicker, JVC Mobile, CRUX, Metra, DB Drive, Roadview, Jensen, AudioControl, Polk Audio, PowerBass, Nakamichi, Audio Enhancers, SD Lighting, XPERT, Maximum Power, Planet Audio, MAXPRO FILM, Rydeen and SoundStream.

Phil Maeda (2nd R) rolled the Rydeen demo van in from LA. David Maxon, Dennis Montgomery-Tech Marketing and David Holland are pictured (LtoR).
On Tuesday David Holland working to get dealer orders ready to ship in the Shiflet warehouse.

Concluding Holland stated “Our show was like having over 100 of our large family mmembers come into our facility for a large get together. We also had many of our vendors that offered us special discounts before and after the show to make our dealers more profitable on their sales floors. It was terrific to see all of our extended family members this past weekend..and we look forward to a super 2023.

On Monday and Tuesday, following the show, the Shiflet & Dickson team was busy pulling and shipping show orders. In fact on Tuesday there were 65 UPS shipments along with 2 freight trucks filled with pallets headed to dealers.”

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Vendor Support for the Shiflet & Dickson 2023 St Patty’s Party and Dealer Show Is Strong

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GASTONIA, NC (03.17.23) – Make your plans to attend the 2023 Shiflet & Dickson Dealer Show and spend time with factory staff members and area rep firm members. The event kicks off Saturday night at 7pm with a St Paddy’s Day party featuring live music along with food and refreshments in the company’s facility in Gastonia. Sunday is the show day and runs from 9am until 5pm with over 20 brands represented. There will be food and refreshments on show day Sunday also. Food will include the delicious steak sandwiches prepared fresh on the grill.

Shiflet & Dickson’s David Holland stated, “There is definitely a buzz in our territory about our show. Also around the industry suppliers and reps are ready to see dealers at distributor shows. This will be our 31st dealer show! Many dealers have not had the ability to go to a show recently to see the newest 12volt products. With vendor motorcycles and other vehicles we plan on letting our customers hear what these products sound like in a real world setting other than on a display in a showroom.”

Continuing, Holland offered, “Participation from our vendors and reps is strong. Lori Boyer is traveling from Stillwater to be here to show the latest products from KICKER and hot PowerBars. Jeff Falk is coming from Tampa to highlight PowerBass products. Steve Cote is flying in from Boston to talk the latest from JVC with dealers. Phil Maeda is driving the Rydeen van over 2000 miles from LA to demo the latest Rydeen products. Ernie Welch is coming in from Indiana to cover all the DB Drive brands. Jason Proios is coming in from South Florida to train dealers on the Nakamichi lineup. Dallas Lovelace will be in the house to cover all the Metra brand offerings.”

Adding Holland continues, “Staff members from area rep firms we work with will also be here supporting their brands. Dennis Montgomery from Tech Marketing will be on site. Mike Colundja-MC Sales will show the latest from LinksWell, which is a new line for us, plus Nakamichi. Just in time for the tint season Allison Parker will show the latest from MAXPRO Window Film. We sincerely appreciate the efforts from all our vendors.”

Mike Colundja related for MC Marketing, “We are excited to be exhibiting and participating in the first Shiflet and Dickson show since COVID lockdown. They are expecting a great turnout and we look forward to introducing and training their dealers on LinksWell and Nakamichi products.”

12volt brands to be showcased include Kicker, JVC Mobile, CRUX, Metra, DB Drive, Roadview, Jensen, AudioControl, Polk Audio, PowerBass, Nakamichi, Audio Enhancers, SD Lighting, XPERT, Maximum Power, Planet Audio, MaxPro Film, Rydeen, LinksWell and SoundStream.

Concluding Holland stated, “Our show is like having our large family come into our facility for a large get together and we have over 180 pre-registered for the event. Many of our vendors have offered us special discounts before and after the show to make our dealers more profitable on their sales floors. We look forward to seeing our extended family on Saturday and Sunday, March 18th and 19th.”

Contact your Shiflet & Dickson inside or outside sales person to make sure you are able to sit down and take advantage of the special pricing being offered for dealers at the show. Contact 800-222-9411 for more.

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The Shiflet & Dickson 2023 St Patty’s Party and Dealer Show Is This Weekend

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GASTONIA, NC (03.16.23) – Make your plans to attend the 2023 Shiflet & Dickson Dealer Show. The event kicks off Saturday night at 7pm with a St Paddy’s Day party featuring live music along with food and refreshments in the company’s facility in Gastonia. Sunday is the show day runs from 9am until 5pm with over 20 brands represented. There will be food and refreshments on show day Sunday also.

David Holland traveled to K’Fest in Vegas to meet with vendor partners about the upcoming Shiflet & Dickson Show. JVC’s Steve Cote (L) and Rydeen’s Ruben Torres set plans to have their companies attend.

Shiflet & Dickson’s David Holland stated “This will be our 31st dealer show! Many dealers have not had the ability to go to a show recently to see the newest 12volt products. With vendor motorcycles and other vehicles we plan on letting our customers hear what these products sound like in a real world setting other than on a display in a showroom.”

Continuing Holland offered “We will have trainings with certain vendors as well as having reps on the show floor to answer questions. We start the St Paddy’s day party Saturday night with food, refreshments and live entertainment.”

On Wednesday afternoon vendor displays are being set up.

12volt brands to be showcased include Kicker, JVC Mobile, CRUX, Metra, DB Drive, Roadview, Jensen, AudioControl, Polk Audio, PowerBass, Nakamichi, Audio Enhancers, SD Lighting, XPERT, Maximum Power, Planet Audio, MaxPro Film, Rydeen, LinksWell and SoundStream.

Concluding Holland stated “Our show is like having our large family come into our facility for a large get together and we have over 180 pre-registered for the event. We also have many of our vendors that have offered us special discounts before and after the show to make our dealers more profitable on their sales floors. We look forward to seeing our extended family on Saturday and Sunday, March 18th and 19th.”

Contact your Shiflet & Dickson inside or outside sales person to make sure you are able to sit down and take advantage of the special pricing being offered for dealers at the show. Contact 800-222-9411 for more.

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Shiflet & Dickson to Distribute Maximum Power Amp Kits

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GASTONIA, NC (06.28.22) – Shiflet & Dickson announces the company has added the Maximum Power line of amp kits to their extensive lineup of 12volt brands and products.

On the back of each Maximum Power Amp Kit there is a list of the installation accessories included.

David Holland, GM/VP related, “Each of the kits uses OFC/TINNED copper to enable these kits to used in automotive, Power Sports, marine and motorcycle applications. For 12volt systems to perform to their MAX using top quality wiring kits is critical. OFC Copper ensures maximum amplifier power is delivered for top system performance. The Maximum Power kits were designed and manufactured to perform in all environments.”

Each of the Maximum Power amp kits include 3 feet of ground wire and 17 feet of power wire with all the accessories needed by installation techs to get the job done.

Holland concluded, “The Maximum Power Amp Kits are priced right. Dealers receiving early orders are very pleased with the price and quality of this new line.”

For more, contact your Shiflet & Dickson sales person at 800-222-9411.

Reese Helms on the Shiflet & Dickson Team

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Reese Helms (R) pictured with Richard Burgner in front of the car audio display at Audio Acoustics in Durham, NC.

GASTONIA, NC (01.29.2020) – Reese Helms is the newest member of the Shiflet & Dickson Team. Helms is the new Territory Manager for eastern North and South Carolina.

David Holland, Shiflet & Dickson GM, stated “Reese is an industry veteran with over 15 years at the retail store level. That experience will serve him well as he works with our friends and customers in the territory. Living near the coast will allow us to have greater coverage with dealers that focus on the golf cart, ATV, motorcycle and marine categories.”

“I am excited to be on the Shiflet & Dickson Team and am already seeing dealers in the area. Right after joining Shiflet & Dickson there was an AudioControl training I attended. Matt Palumbo did a great job and I learned how dealers in the territory can utilize AudioControl products to grow their business. There were over 30 dealers at the meeting and it was also a great networking opportunity for me” Helms related to 12voltnews.com.

Helms was on the road on Monday, January 27th and made a sales call at Audio Acoustics in Durham North Carolina. Richard Burgner stated “ Good to see Reece in our store. We are celebrating 30 years in business and have been buying from Shiflet and Dickson for a very long time. We look forward to working with Reece.”

Concluding, Holland stated “Having Reece on the road will definitely create opportunities and drive business.”

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AudioControl and Shiflet & Dickson Off to a Fast Start in 2020

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GASTONIA, NC (01.23.2020) – Shiflet & Dickson hosted dealers for an AudioControl training session on Monday evening, January 20th, at the company’s facility in Gastonia NC. Matt Palumbo, AudioControl’s National Trainer, flew in from Seattle to conduct the training.

David Holland, Shiflet & Dickson GM, stated “We had about 30 people in the audience for Matt’s training. He not only thoroughly covered the technical aspects of products in the AudioControl line but gave dealers a number of sales pointers that they can use on the sales floor back in their stores. Several dealers came from over a couple hours away and they were definitely rewarded for their trip.”

Matt Palumbo (L) and Dennis Montgomery set to kick off the Shiflet & Dickson Training meeting.

Palumbo related “We trained the audience members at Shiflet & Dickson on the entire AudioControl lineup as well as a focus on new products like our LC1i and LC2iPRO, ACX Series all-weather amplifiers, new 5-channel amplifier as well as the game changing DM-RTA. Audience members were definitely in tune and asked a lot of real world questions.”

Holland added “We had a meeting in the AudioControl booth at CES. While there Matt took me through the line. In our discussions in the booth I mentioned we had not had an AudioControl training in a while. Just 10 days after CES 2020 concluded we had an AudioControl training at our facility. That’s getting after it and we appreciate the very quick action to get 2020 off to a fast start with Audio Control.”

Steven Reed (R), MIG, pictured with AudioControl’s Matt Palumbo with the AudioControl ACM4.300 he won as the raffle prize at the Training Meeting.

A drawing was held for an Audio.Control ACM4.300 at the event. Steven Reed, from Mobile Installation Group (MIG), in Gaffney SC was the winner. Reed told 12voltnews.com “Matt put on a great training and I am looking forward to putting my ACM4.300 into action.”

Reece Helms, Shiflet & Dickson’s new Territory Manager for the company’s Eastern NC and SC area, attended the meeting. Helms spent 15 years working with N Tunz in Salisbury NC and lives on the coast. Helms will provide Shiflet & Dickson greater coverage in golf cart, ATV, motorcycle and marine accounts.

Following the Shiflet & Dickson training Palumbo hit the road with Dennis Montgomery visiting dealers in the territory. Montgomery is a territory manager for Tech Marketing that reps AudioControl.

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