SSR Distributors Houston Show Packed the House on Sunday November 13th

HOUSTON, TX (11.15.22) – On Saturday all was set in motion for Sunday’s SSR’s Distributors Show in Houston. During the day Saturday vendors and representatives set up their booths and prepared for the big Sunday Show on November 13th.

Saturday evening nearly 40 people enjoyed an evening dinner at the Avenida Brazil Churrascaria Steakhouse with refreshments hosted by SSR’s Amir Dhanani and Tracy Farr. Farr related “The dinner event was a terrific evening of networking and fine dining with refreshments too. We sincerely conveyed to all our appreciation for their support, partnership and contributing to the success SSR is experiencing in the marketplace served by the Dallas and Houston locations.”

Large tables of vendors and SSR staff enjoying the Saturday night dinner at Avenida Brazil Churrascaria Steakhouse.
The PRV Audio brand is a new addition for SSR and drew a lot of interest.
Pat Szeman showed the Reikken and Energie batteries to SSR dealers.
The AAMP demo pickup positioned on Saturday for the show.

Through the day Sunday attendees from SSR’s dealer base topped 250 as all checked out the latest products from over 30 brands that had tables and demos set up between shelves and space in the large warehouse. Continuing Farr offered “There was a real sense of enthusiasm on the floor. Dealers were happy to see vendors and their products in person. The venders were likewise excited to show their latest products to SSR’s dealers.”

There were numerous demo vehicles on display including including the AAMP pickup-with Chris Brinkley behind the wheel, a bike decked with Cicada Audio and Farr’s ’06 red Corvette decked with Kenwood products. A Jeep Wrangler was shining bright with LUMI lighting that is a SSR brand. There were also demo vehicles in the parking lot on the cool, clear day. Training sessions for Maestro and AudioControl were offered. There were over 35 people in each session with Jimmy Bradfield conducting the Maestro session and Chris Brinkley from AAMP conducting the AudioControl session.

The LIMI Jeep shined to show the brand’s vehicle lighting products.
Tracy Farr’s ‘06 Corvette showcased KENWOOD products.
Lighting is a hot category and David Toliver from Synergy Marketing Agency shows Lucas Lighting products to dealer.
This image shows dealers attending one of the two training sessions presented by Jimmy Bradfield.

PRV Audio is a new brand in the house that SSR picked up at SEMA 2022. The company occupied a corner space with a lot of branding and products on display. Daniel Costa-CEO and Roberto Amengual-Sales Manager were two of the PRV staff members in the house.

Several vendors traveled great distances to attend the SSR Show. Nina Contreras-SiriusXM traveled from SoCal. Jeremy Foss also traveled from SoCal to show the latest from Jensen. Foss did not arrive in Houston until after midnight Saturday for the Sunday show.

This is the ticket that dealers had punched when they visited each booth to enter the raffles.
Jeremy Foss had the Jensen booth set up early Sunday morning after arriving past midnight Saturday night from Southern Cal.
Vendors also set up demos outside on the cool clear Sunday morning.
Midday dealers packed the aisles in the SSR warehouse.

During the show there were 2 raffles for dealers who turned in their cards punched to visit each booth. The raffle prize for each drawing topped $2000. for a mix of products stacked on the table. Prized ranged from a couple hundred to ten bucks. A food truck in the parking lot offered a wide variety of food for attendees plus pizza was also available for the hungry attendees.

Concluding Farr related “The Houston Show was a super event and set the stage for a strong holiday selling season. The SSR Distributors North Dealer Show is set for May 2023 and the date will be announced.”

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Metra Had a Major Presence at the SSR Distributors Dallas Dealer Show

DALLAS, TX (05.26.22) – Sunday, May 22nd, was the date of the SSR Distributors Dealer Show at the company’s new Dallas location and Metra Electronics was ready. The new 25,000 square foot location was packed with over 200 people in the house to see Metra on the show floor, attend a training session and checkout demo vehicles outside.

Jonathan Brothers gives a big thumbs up in front of the standing room only Metra training.
The Brothers’ Bronco was loaded with giveaways for dealers at the Metra training.

Jonathan Brothers, handling Regional Outsides Sales in Texas/Oklahoma/Arkansas/Louisiana, conducted the standing room only training session, worked the booth and showcased his Bronco outside for all to check out. Carlos Muniz, West South Central US Territory Supervisor, was in the house and both he and Brothers were busy throughout the show.

On the show floor the Metra booth displayed products and had real product catalogs for dealers.
The Brothers’ Bronco was also a demo vehicle outside.

Tracy Farr, SSR VP Sales/Ops, related “The Metra training by Jonathan Brothers was a huge success. He covered so much ground regarding the Metra and Heise brands for the dealers in the session. Plenty of giveaways too for the dealers with cameras and LED products. Having Carlos Muniz travel to Dallas for our show was an added bonus.”

SSR’s Amir Dhanani is flanked by Metra’s Jonathan Brothers (L) and Carlos Muniz in this ‘fun’ photo op.
The Bronco and Metra definitely shined at the SSR Distributors Dealer Show in Dallas.

Farr added “The turnout from 12volt dealers from across the territory was amazing. Having such strong support from Metra definitely added to our dealer’s takeaway from attending our show in Dallas. We are planning a show in the fall this year at the SSR Houston location.”

The SSR Dealer Show was a family friendly event with activities for kids along with food and refreshments. The Sports Zone set up outside offered a lot of activities for youngsters. The Breakfast Brothers food truck was also on site throughout the day.

There will be more coverage of this epic SSR Distributors event in the coming days this week.

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SSR Distributors Dallas Dealer Show Was an Epic Event

DALLAS, TX (05.24.22) – Sunday, May 22nd, was the date of the SSR Distributors Dealer Show at the company’s new Dallas location. The new 25,000 square foot location was packed with over 200 people on site with nearly three dozen manufacturers represented by rep firms in the territory.

The expansive SSR Show area was filled with vendor booths and dealers.

Tracy Farr, SSR VP Sales/Ops, related, “The turnout from 12volt dealers from across the territory was amazing. The support from our vendor partners and their representative was also over the top. Nearly three dozen of our 12volt vendors and manufacturers displayed their products on tables and areas we set up throughout the warehouse. We offered crazy deals on select products at the event. Late Monday afternoon we were still entering orders. Also, the training classes hosted by Metra with Jonathon Brothers and Matt Palumbo with AudioControl filled the training rooms.

Demos were setup outside also by the tent where attendees enjoyed eats from the food truck.
The Sports Zone was a great area for youngsters.

The SSR Dealer Show was a family friendly event with activities for kids along with food and refreshments. The Sports Zone set up outside offered a lot of activities for youngsters. The Breakfast Brothers food truck was also on site throughout the day.

Jonathan Brothers conducted a Metra training that included cameras and LED product for attendees.
Matt Palumbo’s AudioContol Training was standing room only.

Nina Conteras, SiriusXM’s Western Sales representative, was in the house following a very delayed from from LAX. Jeremy Foss, Jensen Western Division Sales Manager, traveling from the LA area arrived late at night. At the SSR Show he showcased the hot CarPlay and Android Auto features on the Jensen headunit line. Dennis Garcia traveled from Cerritos CA to showcase the latest SoundShins products and highlighted to Harley specific kits. Jason Hannon was also in the house working with SSR Distributors an EDA member.

On Saturday the Nakamichi both was set with SSR’s Amir Dhanani (R) and area representative Alan Wojtas.

There will be more coverage of this epic SSR Distributors event in the coming days this week.

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SSR Distributors Dallas Dealer Show Is Sunday May 22nd

DALLAS, TX (05.20.22) Sunday, May 22nd, is the date for the SSR Distributors Dealer Show at the company’s new Dallas location. The 25,000 square foot location in northwest Dallas opened in January of this year after an extreme makeover of the building.

Tracy Farr, SSR VP Sales/Ops, related “Response has been very strong from dealers across the area. We are set to show all our new Dallas location. Over 20 of our best 12volt vendors and manufacturers will be displaying products with representative on site. We are set to offer crazy deals on select products at the event. Also, there will be training classes through the day with Audio Control and Metra already set with a training time.”

At the new SSR Distributors location dealers will see a ‘friendly old face’ as Bob Irwin recently joined the SSR Dallas Team.

The SSR Dealer Show is a family friendly event with activities for kids along with food and refreshments.

Nina Conteras, SiriusXM’s Western Sales representative, is set to be in the house. Jeremy Foss, Jensen Western Division Sales Manager, is traveling in for the SSR Show to talk hot CarPlay and Android Auto features on the Jensen headunit line.

David Toliver, Synergy Marketing, will be in the house representing Lucas Lighting, Polk Audio and Dynamat.

Alan Wojtas and Jason Proios will show the latest Nakamichi products.

Key SSR brands include KICKER, Pioneer, KENWOOD, Jensen, SiriusXM, Cicada, JVC, Compustar / Firstech, VOXX, Metra, Audio Control and Nakamichi.

Make your plans this Sunday to attend the SSR Distributors Dealer Show… 2880 Virgo Lane Dallas, TX 75229. Phone 214-396-5959.

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SSR Distributors Sets Dallas Dealer Show Date for Sunday May 22nd

DALLAS, TX (04.18.22) – Sunday, May 22nd, is the date for the SSR Distributors Dealer Show at the company’s new Dallas location. The 25,000 square foot location in northwest Dallas opened in January of this year after an extreme makeover of the building.

Tracy Farr, SSR VP Sales/Ops, related “We look forward to showing all our new Dallas location. Over 20 of our best 12volt vendors and manufacturers will be displaying products with representative on site. We will offer super crazy deals on select products at the event. Also, there will be some training classes through the day with Audio Control and Metra already set with a training time.”

See Tracy, Amir, Bob and Anita with the SSR Dallas Team members at the Dallas Dealer Show.

At the new SSR Distributors location dealers will see a ‘friendly old face’ as Bob Irwin recently joined the SSR Dallas Team.

The SSR Dealer Show is a family friendly event with activities for kids along with food and refreshments.

Key SSR brands include KICKER, Pioneer, KENWOOD, JVC, Compustar/Firstech, VOXX, Metra, Audio Control and Nakamichi.

Make your plans to attend the SSR Distributors Dealer Show… 2880 Virgo Lane Dallas, TX 75229. Please RSVP by May 1st.

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SSR Distributors North Celebrates The Grand Opening

DALLAS, TX (01.05.22) – SSR Distributors North celebrated the Grand Opening of the new Dallas facility on Monday, January 3rd. The SSR Distributors North facility is located at 2880 Virgo Lane Dallas TX 75229. Amir Dhanani, SSR CEO, travelled from the company’s Houston location to attend the Grand Opening.

Tracy Farr (L) and Amir Dhanani (3rd L) are joined by old friends Brian and NT, 12volt industry veterans, who stopped by to visit and check out the new location.
Anita Graham, Sales Manager, shows sales staff members Lakin Christian (L) and Oscar Garza the computer order entry system.
Tabatha Marsh, Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable shown at her desk.

The new warehouse facility, which covers 25,000 square feet, underwent extensive updating and remodeling with new office configurations plus office and showroom floors over the past several months. Racks and racks of shelving was added to the warehouse area.

Lucia Farr helping Joseph’s Auto Toy Store with an order.
Amir Dhanani and Jay Grimes (R), Warehouse Manager, look over an area of the warehouse as more inventory goes on the shelves.

Tracy Farr, VP of Sales and Operations who oversaw the remodeling process, related “For the Grand Opening Day local dealers were invited to see the new facility and get an idea of the SSR North plan going forward. We are presently offering courier services, limited shipping and customer pick up. Several dealers who came to the Grand Opening actually picked up orders.”

Amir Dhanani has some quiet space in the new SSR North Facility.
Warehouse staff work in the background to stock shelves.
Heise LED displays spotlight the lighting category in the showroom.

The new SSR North location has a staff of 10 people with office, sales and warehouse staff members. Key brands include KICKER, Pioneer, Kenwood, JVC, Compustar / FirsTech, VOXX and Metra.

“A number of the area dealers attending the Grand Opening commented they were very impressed with the new facility. They immediately noted the investment that was made and saw SSR’s commitment to the future of the 12volt industry” Farr added.

See ssrdistributors.com and reach the new Dallas location by phone 214-396-5959