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AUBURN HILLS, AUG. 8, 2024 – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. is winner of this year’s iF DESIGN AWARD, the world-renowned design prize. The winning product, the Alpine OPTIM8™ 8-Channel Sound Processor and Amplifier with Automatic Sound Tuning, won in the discipline design, in the product category. Each year, the world’s oldest independent design organization, Hannover-based iF International Forum Design GmbH, organizes the iF DESIGN AWARD.
“Alpine is honored to receive the 2024 iF DESIGN AWARD for a product that is truly the first of its kind in our industry,” said Gregg Thomas Director of National Sales for the Alpine Brand Division at Alps Alpine North America, Inc. “We set out to simplify the complex process of sound system tuning using proprietary technology that brings the tuning time down to a mere five minutes.”
OPTIM8™ won over the 132-member jury, made up of independent experts from all over the world, with its automatic sound system tuning capabilities. The competition was intense: almost 11,000 entries were submitted from 72 countries in hopes of receiving the seal of quality.
This is the second time Alpine has received an iF DESIGN AWARD.
More information about OPTIM8™ can be found in the “Winners & iF Ranking” section on ifdesign.com.
About Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. (“Alpine”)
Alpine is an automotive electronics manufacturer that provides consumers and leading auto makers with audio, video, navigation, and driver assistance products. The company specializes in system integration solutions with innovative vehicle entertainment and information technologies. Alpine’s R&D and manufacturing facilities in Japan, China, Europe, and North America ensure that all products address the real-world requirements of drivers in each market. The company is committed to developing safe, comfortable, and eco-friendly automotive electronics products. For information about Alpine’s aftermarket products, visit www.alpine-usa.com or follow AlpineUSA on social media channels like Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and Roblox.
About the iF DESIGN AWARD
Since 1954, the iF DESIGN AWARD has been recognized as an arbiter of quality for excellent design. The iF Design brand is renowned worldwide for outstanding design services, and the iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most important design prizes in the world. It honors design achievements in all disciplines: product, packaging, communication and service design, architecture and interior architecture as well as professional concept, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI). All award-winning entries are featured on ifdesign.com.
For more information, please contact:
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The best of the best of the Mobile Electronics Industry were honored for their accomplishments
Las Vegas, Nevada – February 20, 2022 – 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.
“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.
Installer of the Year
Marty Adamschek – Andres Electronics – Courtenay, BC
Retailer of the Year
Titan Motoring – Nashville, TN
Sales Pro Award Winner
Robert Kowatch – Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security – Anchorage, AK
Trusted Tech Award Winner
Adam Devine – Devine Concepts - Naples, FL
Rookie of the Year
Jacob Mallette – Car-Tunes, Inc. – Greensville, MS
Most Improved Store or Chain
Sudbury Car Audio – Sudbury, ON
Best Online Presence
NVS Audio – Roselle, NJ
Best Customer Retention Program
SoundsGood – Coquitlam, BC
Best Customer Experience
SoundsGood – Coquitlam, BC
Best Store Culture
Titan Motoring – Nashville, TN
Customer Choice Award
Sound Evolution – Houston, TX
Expeditor of the Year
Titan Motoring – Nashville, TN
Distributor of the Year
DOW Technologies
Rep Firm of the Year
12-Volt Specialists
Rep of the Year
Johnathan Mercado – GoFast Solutions
Vendor Support Tech of the Year
Jason Ewing – Firstech
Vendor of the Year
HKI USA
Top Vendor: Autosound & Processing
Sony
Top Vendor: Security, Safety and Driver Assistance
Firstech
Top Vendor: Accessories and Materials
Metra Electronics
Top Vendor: Infotainment & Multimedia
Sony
Top Vendor: Powersports & Marine
JL Audio
Top Vendor: OEM Integration
AAMP - PAC
Top Vendor: Lighting
Metra – Heise Lighting
About the Mobile Electronics Association
Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) is a trade association comprised of installing dealers and product vendors dedicated to serving the needs of the mobile electronics specialist industry. MEA owns and produces KnowledgeFest, regional trade-only industry events that combine educational programming and vendor training with a trade show floor. MEA owns and publishes the monthly Mobile Electronics® magazine, which is the industry’s #1 resource, as well as other digital media, including websites and the industry’s e-newsletter Hotwire. MEA provides software and data-driven services to vendors and retailers. Learn more at mobile-electronics.com.
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The best of the best of the Mobile Electronics Industry were honored for their accomplishments
Las Vegas, Nevada – February 10, 2023 – The Mobile Electronics® Association (MEA) announced the winners of the 2023 Mobile Electronics Industry Awards. The awards were presented Sunday evening, February 5 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 Brian Mitchell – Liquid Trends Modesto – Modesto, CA. Retailer of the Year – Single-store was awarded to Sound Evolution – Houston, TX and multi-store to Freeman’s Car Stereo – Cornelius, NC. Dan Bowman – Titan Motoring – Nashville, TN and Trusted Tech of the Year went to Dean Beyett – Five Star Car Stereo – Clearwater, FL. Vendor of the Year went to Alps Alpine and Distributor of the Year went to DOW Electronics.
For 2023 the Mobile Electronics Association recognized three individuals for their Career Achievements. These were Jason Ewing of Firstech, LLC, Cabe Sipes of Custom Audio Reimagined – Lafayette, IN, and Michael “Mad Mike” Martin of Galpin Auto Sports – Van Nuys, CA. The three were best known for their time on the TV Show “Pimp my Ride”. They were awarded the “Career Achievement Award for their long-time and continued contribution to the Mobile Electronics Industry. The three also presented at the event revealing some of the behind-the-scenes antics of Pimp my Ride providing attendees with details of the many now famous vehicle-builds from the show.
“Congratulations to all the nominees, finalist, award winners”, stated Chris Cook, MEA President. “Their accomplishments set a high standard for the Mobile Electronics Industry.” MEA will continue to hold the Industry Awards at KnowledgeFest Las Vegas with next year’s event at the Paris Hotel February 4, 2024.
Installer of the Year
Brian Mitchell – Liquid Trends Modesto – Modesto, CA
Retailer of the Year – Single-store
Sound Evolution – Houston, TX
Retailer of the Year – Multi-Store
Freeman’s Car Stereo – Cornelius, NC
Sales Pro Award Winner
Dan Bowman – Titan Motoring – Nashville, TN
Trusted Tech Award Winner
Dean Beyett – Five Star Car Stereo - Clearwater, FL
Rookie of the Year
Jeremy ‘Taco’ Patterson – Speakerbox – Huntsville, AL
Most Improved Store or Chain
Sound Evolution – Houston, TX
Best Online Presence
Freeman’s Car Stereo – Cornelius, NC
Best Customer Retention Program
Freeman’s Car Stereo – Cornelius, NC
Best Customer Experience
Freeman’s Car Stereo – Cornelius, NC
Best Store Culture
Titan Motoring – Nashville, TN
Customer Choice Award - Technician
Terry Dawson – Cartronics – Madison, TN
Customer Choice Award - Sales
Jason Stearns – Andres Car Audio – Tulsa, OK
Customer Choice Award - Retailer
Next Level Inc – Orlando, FL
Expeditor of the Year
Titan Motoring – Nashville, TN
Distributor of the Year
DOW Technologies
Rep Firm of the Year
12-Volt Specialists
Rep of the Year
Johnathan Mercado – GoFast Solutions
Vendor Support of the Year
Jeff Smith – AAMP Global - Clearwater, FL
Vendor of the Year
Alps Alpine
Top Vendor: Autosound & Processing
SONY
Top Vendor: Accessories and Materials
Metra Electronics
Top Vendor: Infotainment & Multimedia
SONY
Top Vendor: Security, Safety and Driver Assistance
Firstech - Compustar
Top Vendor: Marine
Rockford Fosgate
Top Vendor: Motorcycle & Powersports
Kicker
Top Vendor: OEM Integration
AAMP Global - PAC
Top Vendor: Lighting
Metra – Heise Lighting
About the Mobile Electronics Association
Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) is a trade association comprised of installing dealers and product vendors dedicated to serving the needs of the mobile electronics specialist industry. MEA owns and produces KnowledgeFest, trade-only industry events that combine educational programming and vendor training with a trade show floor. MEA owns and publishes the monthly Mobile Electronics® magazine, which is the industry’s #1 resource, as well as other digital media, including websites and the industry’s e-newsletter Hotwire. MEA provides software and data-driven services to vendors and retailers. Learn more at mobile-electronics.com.
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