ELKHART, IN. – November marks 40 years since ASA Electronics opened their doors in the heart of the RV world -- Elkhart, Indiana. Over the last four decades, ASA has earned a sterling reputation developing electronics designed to handle specialty markets including RV, Marine, Commercial, and Heavy Duty applications and they’re continuing to build on that legacy.

“Although we did start out as a distributor, we became frustrated by the major electronics companies’ lax attitudes about developing products specifically for our target markets. So, by the mid-80s we started to develop our own designs and engineered solutions,” founder and CEO Tom Irions said. “Fast forward to today, we sell into several recreational and commercial markets under our own seven brand names. Our goal has always been to have the best engineered solutions for our customers. That quest continues to this day and will remain in the future.”

Through the years, that quest has included partnerships with trusted names like SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Harley-Davidson, and Klipsch as well as up-and-comers in the mobile technology field like XKGLOW.

“I’m very proud of how ASA has evolved into a world class technology company. We have always been fully committed to meeting the very specific needs of our customers and that’s what keeps us on top of our game,” said ASA Electronics President, Brent Barrow. “Our customer base spans several diverse markets with different wants and needs and this has challenged us to design, engineer, and manufacture more sophisticated and complex products for those customers. That’s a challenge we meet and exceed time and time again thanks to our very talented and dedicated team and top notch management in every department.”

ASA Electronics continues to create products that seamlessly integrate the convenience of modern technology into the camping experience. This is evident in the latest generation of their iN∙Command Control Systems and completely redesigned line of JENSEN® wallmount stereos, offering industry first features and a focus on App Control.

“We’re a company that has always been very focused on improving technology and thinking ahead to what RV owners – and end users in every industry, really – want and need from the technology we’re giving them,” said RV Industry Manager Jim Hess. “That’s how we’ve stayed in business for 40 years and we’re committed to keep pushing forward with innovative technology in the future.”

These latest products and more will be showcased at the RVIA National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky later this month. ASA Electronics is marking their milestone anniversary with a cocktail party and press conference on Tuesday, November 28th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in booth 269 in the North Wing Lobby.

ELKHART, IN. – The all-new JHD36A has made its debut into the heavy duty market. Featuring the latest technology with Bluetooth hands-free calling and app control, this stereo is designed for all construction and agriculture applications.

“Customers already love the modern technology that allows for hands free calls and system controls from any smart phone or tablet with the built in app control. It is also Sirius XM ready so it appeals to a large market.” Mark Wojtys, HD industry manager at ASA Electronics said. This stereo features a 12V DC power connection and a full 180 watts maximum. Its conformal coating protects its components from the elements that are commonly encountered in heavy duty applications.

ASA Electronics® has been designing and manufacturing mobile electronic products for the Marine, RV, PowerSports, Agricultural, Construction, Commercial Vehicle, and Bus industries since 1977. Their proprietary brands are JENSEN®, JENSEN Marine®, JENSEN Heavy Duty®, Marine Audio®, Voyager® and ADVENT® Air. ASA is also a distributor in specialty markets for SiriusXM® Satellite Radio and Polk Ultramarine® products. For more information, please visit www.ASAElectronics.com.

6-19-2017, ELKHART, IN. – Jordan Lucas has joined ASA Electronics as the Public Relations Specialist for our marketing department. Lucas is responsible for writing literature, advertisement copy, and press releases for new ASA products and partnerships.

“I’m really enjoying my position at ASA thus far. My job lets me do the thing I am good at and love doing: write! I was told by a family friend from a very young age that I’d make an excellent sales person, and I’m able to channel that persuasiveness into writing about our products,” Lucas said.

Lucas is native to the Michiana area and is a recent graduate from Indiana University South Bend where she majored in Communication with a concentration in Journalism. After a brief foray into the world of TV broadcast, Lucas decided to pursue different avenues.

“We are so glad to have Jordan here. She’s catching on fast considering she’s brand new to the industry and I think her skill set is going to be an excellent addition to our marketing team,” Marketing Manager, Monica Pletcher, said.

When Lucas isn’t pecking away at her keyboard, she enjoys knitting, learning about new things, and spending time with her cat, Ferdinand.

ELKHART, IN., 4-19-2017 – Polk Speakers took home both the Gold and the Bronze awards in the TopTen Reviews, Best Marine Speakers of 2017.
After over 80 hours of research and 30 of testing, the top ten team found that the Polk Ultramarine MM6651 was the best sounding, most durable marine speaker for your boat, coming in first on the list of the 10 marine speakers the team put together. To determine their winner, the team tested the audio quality, power handling, and durability of each speaker.
“It’s an honor to receive the Gold Award for the MM series and the Bronze for the new DB+ series,” said Bill Turner, Director of Sales, Polk Audio. “Polk strives to create state-of-the-art products; for today’s lifestyles. The highly-anticipated next generation of the legacy MM series is scheduled to launch in May and, we believe, it will set an even higher standard in the Marine audio world.” “We are proud to be partners with Polk and to be able to bring high-quality electronics to our marine OEM customers,” said Matt Wood, Marine Industry Manager.
In addition to their speaker line, Polk UltraMarine offers a full list of marine electronics for your boat, including stereos, subwoofers, amplifiers, wake tower speakers, and accessories.
About Top Ten. For over 14 years, they’ve been one of the largest and most comprehensive product review sites on the web, with tens of thousands of reviews and rankings. Their research team participates in online forums, monitors trends, and talks to thought leaders then selects a few dozen products for review. Manufacturers provide the products to test or the team purchases them. For a complete list of features visit www.toptenreviews.com/home/auto/best-marine-speakers/
ASA Electronics® has been designing and manufacturing mobile electronic products for the Marine, RV, PowerSports, Agricultural, Construction, Commercial Vehicle, and Bus industries since 1977. Their proprietary brands are JENSEN®, JENSEN Marine®, JENSEN Heavy Duty®, Marine Audio®, Voyager® and ADVENT® Air. ASA is also a distributor in specialty markets for SiriusXM® Satellite Radio and Polk Ultramarine® products. For more information, please visit www.ASAElectronics.com.