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ELKHART, IN. – ASA Electronics is on the forefront of engineering technology made especially for the heavy duty market, the latest of which is the JHD916BT. This Bluetooth, Sirius XM Ready, weatherproof stereo is specially designed to withstand the uncommonly harsh environment of the heavy duty market. Its small size, deemed “mini”, sets it apart from its counterparts and allows it to fit into almost any space inside a vehicle.

The stereo was engineered with customers’ favorite features in mind. That includes Bluetooth hands-free calling, 12V DC power, rear USB inputs, aux front and rear inputs, and Sirius XM capability.

This model also comes equipped with seven-channel NOAA weather band to keep our customers one step ahead of changing weather conditions. The JHD916BT will even switch automatically to the NOAA channels in the event of a severe weather alert in the area.

Navigating through all these functions is a breeze with the JHD916BT’s daylight readable display. The new model is iPhone/iPod compatible through the USB, allowing users to charge your device and control it all from your stereo’s display.

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.

ELKHART, IN. – At the V-Twin Expo this year in Cincinnati, Ohio, ASA Electronics showcased their HD1BT650 Harley-Davidson direct replacement sound system. The system represents the company’s broad engineering capabilities by being specifically designed to meet the intricate requirements needed to fit as a direct replacement piece. Winning one of the Expo’s Excellence Awards, ASA Electronics took home the  Audio Product of the Year award.

“This national award validates ASA Electronics as a leader in V-Twin audio technology. ASA, in its quest to be the best, continues to push the boundaries for motorcycle audio,” Mark Wojtys, HD industry manager at ASA Electronics said.

The HD1BT650 includes a direct replacement for the factory Harley-Davidson stereo. It is a plug ‘n’ play design that has the exact same footprint and wiring connection as the factory stereo. The 6.5” speakers in this kit come with an adaptor that allows for larger speakers and bigger base, with the same, convenient plug ‘n’ play design.

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ELKHART, IN. – ASA Electronics is growing our RV sales team to support our expanded product line and increased sales. Christina Garvey joins the team as our newest RV OEM Account Manager. Garvey is no stranger to the sales world, with several years of experience as a pharmaceutical sales representative as well as experience as a retail district manager.

“We’re introducing a lot of new products to the market and it’s generating a lot of excitement which means more business. We want to be sure that we’re giving all of our customers the kind of support and attention they deserve as we continue to grow,” RV Industry Manager, Jim Hess, said. “We are excited to add Chris to our growing sales team. She brings a wealth of selling experience with her and will be a great addition to the future of ASA.”

In her previous work, Garvey has honed her skills building lasting relationships with her customers across the Midwest and intends to put that same ability to work at ASA Electronics. She says her focus right now is on getting to know her new clients well enough that she will be able to anticipate their needs and goals.

Garvey’s selling career has spanned much of the heartland, covering states from North Dakota all the way to Ohio. In her new role, Garvey will be working with RV OEMs in Indiana and Ohio, keeping her closer to her family and her home in Elkhart. When she isn’t working, Garvey enjoys spending time with her husband of 23 years and their daughter and giving back to her community.

“Elkhart is home. I was born and raised here and my husband and I decided to raise our daughter here,” Garvey said. “We want to invest in her future and the future of Elkhart so we recently started a volunteer organization in our family’s name that has a focus on art education and STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education for the kids in the community.”

Garvey also enjoys reading, yoga, snow skiing, and running 5Ks, both for charities and for fun!

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®, iN∙Command®, Marine Audio®, Voyager® and ADVENT® Air. ASA is also a distributor in specialty markets for SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, Polk Ultramarine®, Klipsch®, and XKGLOW® products. For more information, please visit www.ASAElectronics.com.

ELKHART, IN. – ASA Electronics continues their commitment to providing quality observation equipment to the heavy duty and commercial markets. Safety is a top priority with the Voyager VOM43HD. The new 4.3-inch observation monitor utilizes programmable graphic overlays to show the vehicle’s distance from objects in real time making maneuvering easier than ever. The monitor’s programmable auto scan of the cameras and built-in speakers let the driver not only see, but hear what is going on around them.

The LCD screen features anti-glare and scratch resistant lenses and is LED backlit. This monitor is designed specifically for compact equipment and will fit virtually anywhere. The VOM43HD is also expertly engineered to weather the elements with an improved, rugged, IPX6-rated waterproof enclosure. Tactical control buttons along the right-hand side add to the robust design.

These controls allow the driver to easily select between 3 wired camera inputs and control a number of other menu selectable features. Menu options allow the user to manually adjust the color, contrast, brightness, and tint of the monitor. The VOM43HD also has three manual dimming modes for increased ease of use in daylight and at night. 

ELKHART, IN. – ASA Electronics and XKGLOW of Athens, Illinois, has announced a new global partnership. ASA has the privilege of bringing XKGLOW’s revolutionary LED light system, XKCHROME, to the marine industry.

In addition to the exclusive marine partnership, ASA will also be offering the XKCHROME lighting system to the RV industry. XKCHROME is the latest smartphone controlled LED lighting system from XKGLOW. The company pioneered that market in 2010 and has spent the last seven years consistently upping their game. ASA’s commitment to quality engineering continues to push XKGLOW’s product to the next level.

“ASA is known for providing super high quality products to their customers. XKGLOW has always had good quality, but we’ve never had to meet such rigorous testing procedures. ASA is requiring us to raise the bar for quality,” XKGLOW CEO and Director of Design, Dan Julian, said. 

Through the partnership with XKGLOW, ASA is now able to offer our customers truly unique and completely customizable lighting systems that are easy to use. With the XKCHROME system and free smartphone app, users can decide on a whim what color they want to see. Gamma Correction Technology offers and endless spectrum of LED colors to choose from, even letting users “capture” color with their phone’s camera and see it immediately appear as LED light. The all new Music Sync function will even match lighting to the melody of the music.

“As a technology company that is always searching for differentiation, we are excited to partner with XKGLOW to bring a new level of lighting and lighting control to the marine industry. The XKCHROME app is a game changer that offers amazing versatility and customization while being extremely user friendly,” ASA Marine Industry Manager, Matt Wood, said. 

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 2602 Marina Drive · Elkhart, Indiana 46514 www.ASAElectronics.com. SiriusXM® Satellite Radio and Polk Ultramarine® products. For more information, please visit www.ASAElectronics.com.

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.

3-29-2017, ELKHART, IN. – ASA Electronics sponsored an in-house project with the IN-MaC Technology Adoption Program along with Purdue University to increase the efficiency of their fabrication department.

Beginning in May of 2016, the program worked in cooperation with ASA Electronics to lay out a specified improvement plan. The program is at a close, but the process is ongoing.

“They were able to guide us to finding weaknesses within our fabrication department. In order to change the way of thinking in production we needed to identify our strengths and weaknesses. With IPFW’s help, we were able to do this and come up with an action plan on how to better manage production scheduling and assembly. Many of these changes will take place gradually but we have already started implementing new ideas and process changes,” Joe Caban, Operations Supervisor at ASA Electronics said.

Utilizing the consultation and support from the IN-MaC program, the fabrication department at ASA Electronics has been able to identify inefficiencies and develop alternatives to run more smoothly. This process of ongoing, continuous improvement will help the entire organization continue their 40 year legacy of being a technology leader. 

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.

ELKHART, IN. – ASA Electronics is ringing in the New Year with four new websites. The Elkhart-based company gave their corporate site, ASAElectronics.com, a modern and user friendly facelift. The site provides an overview of the company’s over 40 year history of developing mobile electronics for unique industries under seven brands: JENSEN®, JENSEN Marine®, JENSEN Heavy Duty®, iN∙Command® Control Systems, Voyager®, Klipsch Marine®, and Polk Ultramarine®.

The redesign also includes three new informational branded sites: JENSEN-Electronics.com, VoyagerCameras.com and PolkMarine.com.

JENSEN-Electronics.com is the new home for the JENSEN®, JENSEN Marine®, and JENSEN Heavy Duty® brands. By bringing all three product lines under one virtual roof, the company is better able to showcase the versatile appeal the brands have across a wide range of industries.

VoyagerCameras.com highlights the observation and safety products ASA Electronics has specialized in for over 20 years. The site features both wired and wireless options for recreational and commercial vehicles alike.

PolkMarine.com showcases the company’s luxury brand, featuring the Complete DSP Sound System with high performance, marine grade audio components.

The new corporate website incorporates an online store that unites all their brands for a simplified shopping experience as well as a support library that puts all their resources, from high resolution product photos to owners’ manuals, in one convenient place.

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®, iN∙Command® Control Systems, , Voyager® and ADVENT® Air. ASA is also a distributor in specialty markets for SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, Polk Ultramarine®, Klipsch®, and XKGLOW® 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. – ASA Electronics is seeing an increased demand for our RV products as it continues to expand its offerings. In an effort to further that growth, it has added Stacey Black to the RV sales team as an RV OEM Account manager. Black comes to ASA Electronics with over a decade of experience working with RV manufacturers, selling tools and supplies for the industrial side of the business.

“Stacey is going to be a great asset to us as we continue to grow our sales team,” said RV Industry manager, Jim Hess. “Her experience and knowledge of the industry put her in an excellent position to be able to dive right in and work with our customers.”

Black credits her work experience as well as past internships with helping her to build strong, lasting relationships with her customers and giving her the skills to confidently close sales.

“My goals for my new position are to help ASA and its customers grow within the industry. I hope to be able to make the customers and distributors aware of all the great products that ASA has to offer,” Black said.

When Black isn’t at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons. She keeps busy as the team mom for their travel and high school soccer teams as well as cheering on the Notre Dame men’s and women’s basketball teams.

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®, iN∙Command®, Marine Audio®, Voyager® and ADVENT® Air. ASA is also a distributor in specialty markets for SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, Polk Ultramarine®, Klipsch®, and XKGLOW® products. For more information, please visit www.ASAElectronics.com.

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.

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