CHICAGO, IL February 9, 2010 – Today, Atrend™, a leading provider of 12volt accessories and speaker enclosures announced that SMS (Special Market Sales) reps will now be responsible for the company’s sales territories throughout the south portion of the nation including, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri. The announcement was made by VP of Sales, Kevin Hundal.
 
Lenexa, Kansas, February 8, 2010 – HushMat is pleased to announce a distribution agreement with The Wholesale House, the nation’s largest 12 volt distributor, headquartered in Hicksville, Ohio.
Tim McCarthy, HushMat President stated “The agreement with The Wholesale House is ongoing evidence of the strong penetration of HushMat sound damping materials in the car audio and automotive retail market.”
Way to Geaux Saints!
 
TORRANCE, CA – Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. today announced that the company is shipping its new INA-W900 All-in-One Audio/Video/Navigation Receiver. Large icons, direct source buttons and a simplified intuitive interface allow drivers to easily manage navigation functions and control all of their digital sources and driver-assist products when on the move.
 
12 VOLT INDUSTRY, USA – New Year’s celebrations and CES are now in the rearview mirror. Its now time to turn the key in the ignition to get 2010 off and running. Let’s kick 2010 into gear!
February is a great month for that. The remote starter season is winding down, new products and programs are in place and it will begin to warm up in the southern US. Its time for 12volt retailers to make plans to attend distributor shows and training events. Its time for 12volt retailers to set their promotional plans for the spring and beyond.
 
STILLWATER, USA – KICKER Performance Audio continues its close relationship in 2010 with America’s favorite muscle car as the official audio system of the Mustang Club of America. The 12-month commitment began in January and was announced at the MCA’s annual board meeting late last year.
KICKER will provide a physical presence at several MCA events during the year, including Mustang Week in Myrtle Beach, S.C., the MCA Nationals in Asheville, N.C., and the Mid-America Ford® and Team Shelby® Nationals in Tulsa, Okla., among others.
 
CARROLLTON, TX – Product knowledge is vital in today’s hi tech world.
Southwest Electronix, Pioneer and Metra have partnered to bring two high powered product training sessions to Texas. San Antonio on Monday, February 15th and Dallas on Tuesday, February 16th are the dates. Dave and Busters, the fun packed action establishment, is the place in both cities.
 
NASHVILLE, TN – “2010 is off to a very good start at P&E and for the 12volt area where I spend most of my time” Josh Eatherly told 12voltnews.com. “We have a lot of real positive news already this year and our 2010 Dealer Show is just a few weeks away at the end of this month – Sunday February 28th to be exact”.
Positive news is right. Already this year P&E has moved to a much larger and more convenient facility for their Atlanta operation and announced an important addition to the P&E family.