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12 Volt Solutions to distribute products nationwide

 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIF., January 17, 2018 (MEDIAWIRE) – LinksWell, producer of integrated safety and entertainment solutions for the automotive aftermarket, announced that it has brought on two distributors and two independent rep firms to represent its brand. The additions enable LinksWell to better serve retail customers through entities that understand the unique needs of their territories.

12 Volt Solutions Inc., based in Ontario, Canada, will act as exclusive distributor for the brand across the 10 provinces. In business over 10 years, 12 Volt Solutions specializes in automotive electronics products and has built a reputation for delivering quality products on time, with superior after-sale support. The company's product line features in-vehicle video, heated seat systems, safety cameras, sensors and vehicle-specific entertainment solutions.

With more than 20 brands under its belt, OPUS Marketing consists of a highly-experienced team of industry veterans who have helped brands significantly expand their market presence. The rep firm will work exclusively with Specialty Marketing, a distributor that has serviced retailers for more than 60 years with a product mix that includes home integration and security as well as mobile electronics. Two warehouses enable one-day shipping to most destinations within its territory.  The duo of companies will sell to, support and train LinksWell retailers from Maine to the Carolinas.

Michigan Powersports Sales (MPS) will represent the brand in Michigan. Geoff Dixon, principal of MPS, is a longtime industry sales professional who has worked with prominent electronics brands such as Chapman, Code-Alarm, Guidepoint Systems, Brandmotion and Memphis Audio. MPS represents companies across the automotive aftermarket in powersports, audio, safety and apparel.

"For a startup company, we had an exciting 2017," said Walt Detlefsen, national sales manager for LinksWell. "We were able to kick off with a small but high-value product line, meet new dealers and buy drinks at KnowledgeFest, and excite the aftermarket at SEMA with our new T-Style multimedia centers. Now, we are focused on creating stronger relationships with specialty retailers through the sales representatives and distributor partners they work with and trust."

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Firms service 18 states; upcoming products to be displayed at the show.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIF., August 3, 2017 (MEDIAWIRE) – LinksWell Inc. announced it has partnered with a trio of independent sales organizations to represent its product line. J&S Marketing, MC Marketing and Circle B Marketing will sell LinksWell's latest safety, entertainment and integration products to mobile electronics specialists and expeditors across 18 states. The company will be showing its line as well as coming innovations in its booth at KnowledgeFest, held August 11-14 at the Dallas Convention Center.

J&S Marketing, run by industry veteran Jeff Oliver, will service resellers in the northwest states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. MC Marketing, led by principals Mike Colundjia and John Howell, will cover Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. And Circle B Marketing, featuring a team of Bill Bethune, Jorge Garcia, Wendell Jones and Timmy Monico, will traverse Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, southern Illinois and Texas.

LinksWell recently launched its website to showcase its product line, and just introduced a series of two-minute videos designed to familiarize both technicians and end users with the features and benefits of its vehicle-specific products. The company will display its line on the show floor of KnowledgeFest, and is also cosponsoring the show’s keynote presentation with cocktails prior to the event.

“We’re pleased to continue our marketing momentum with the announcement of these three rep firms,” said Walt Detlefsen, LinksWell national sales manager. “Our initial products have been well-received in the marketplace, and we are actively working to expand our sales representation in more states. We look forward to meeting reps, retailers and installation technicians at our booth at KnowledgeFest, and we’re happy to buy drinks during the event’s keynote address.”

For more information, visit linkswellinc.com, or contact Walt Detlefsen at (909) 375-0631 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Rep firm to sell company’s safety products in northern California and northern Nevada

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIF., October 6, 2017 (MEDIAWIRE) – 6, 2017 (MEDIAWIRE) – LinksWell, maker of safety and driver assistance enhancements for factory installed systems, announced it has appointed Cardoza and Company to help build retail relationships and establish dealers in its territory. The veteran manufacturer's representative will promote the LinksWell product line in northern California and northern Nevada. The appointment affords LinksWell an experienced and reputable partner to represent its line of integrated navigation and driver vision systems.

"Mark Cardoza is an icon in the mobile electronics industry, and he has instilled his professionalism and integrity in his staff as well," said Walt Detlefsen, national sales manager for LinksWell. “As a young company with innovative products, we need partners who understand the value of what we do and can help our message of better safety resonate with retailers and consumers. We are excited Cardoza and Company is on board to help us with this."

Cardoza will help LinksWell market its line of integrated camera systems that make factory rear vision better with up to five additional camera views through the same factory display. The product line gives retailers the ability to upsell factory installed rear-view systems with features that make maneuvering safer.

Principal Mark Cardoza is joined by fellow sales representatives Scott Schmidt and Robert Navarro in representing LinksWell. Retailers in the territory can call (925) 556-1880 for more information.

See the entire LinksWell product line at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, October 31-November 3 in Las Vegas. Visit LinksWell at booth No. 51626 in the Performance Pavillion, and in the AE Distributing booth, No. 11829, in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

RAM, Ford F-150 models get upgraded Bluetooth, new tuner, better user interface, among new features.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIF., July 2, 2018 (MEDIAWIRE) –LinksWell Inc., manufacturer of smart, integrated vehicle safety enhancements for the aftermarket, announced it is shipping two new versions of its flagship T-style multimedia centers. The T-Style RAM and T-Style F-150 (both MSRP $1995.00) have gained hardware and software enhancements to address connectivity issues with first-generation products as well as retain more factory features in the F-150.

LinksWell T-style multimedia centers fully replace the factory entertainment and climate control systems, providing a single integrated touch-screen interface from which all functions are accessed. In addition, the T-style units easily expand to provide more camera views than factory systems, along with DVR camera control to aid in driving and maneuvering. Thanks to its Android™-powered architecture and Wi-Fi capability, the T-style takes advantage of hundreds of apps—including Waze™, Pandora Radio®, Spotify®, SiriusXM® and Google Play Music™ —to make the drive safer and more entertaining.

The second-generation models fit the 2018 version of the RAM and 2017-2018 F-Series line. Both receive an upgraded tuner to match OEM specifications, minimizing signal drift in fringe areas. Bluetooth is also improved with an upgrade to version 4.0, resulting in longer range and a more reliable signal. The user interface (UI) of each model has been reimagined to allow simpler access to commonly used features and enable faster absorption of visual information.

The T-Style F-150 builds on these enhancements. It is fully compatible with the factory-installed, 360-degree camera system on select models. From a design perspective, its bezel now accommodates the new array of up to six buttons located above the factory display, enabling drivers to retain access to ambient lighting and massage seat controls. An optional integration package allows compatibility with the factory-installed Bang and Olufsen audio system found on premium models. Regardless of factory options, the T-style F-150 will accommodate all late-model F-Series trim levels.

While other manufacturers produce units similar in design to the T-style multimedia centers, the similarity ends at the outer casing. T-style units feature custom hardware and software enhancements developed by in-house engineers that allow the units to reliably integrate with factory data and climate control systems. Each unit is thoroughly tested in actual installations from LinksWell's headquarters in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

"Truthfully, we've had some difficulty in communicating a message that differentiates our products from imitators due to the visual similarities," said Walt Detlefsen, national sales manager for LinksWell. "But the introduction of these two models, with more to come, speaks for itself. With the dedication of our engineering and R&D teams, as well as feedback from our dealer base and their installers, we are constantly working to improve our product and deliver the best possible usage experience for drivers.”

Both new models will ship in July. For more information, visit linkswellinc.com, or contact Walt Detlefsen at (909) 375-0631 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Backed by more than 25 years of automotive electronics engineering, LinksWell delivers in-vehicle safety, entertainment and integration products that feel and function like factory-installed components. Our goal is to enhance the driving experience with seamless solutions that add to the existing complement of driver features. LinksWell is a subsidiary of Sintegrate, a worldwide manufacturer of OEM Integration components with facilities in China, Europe and the U.S. Sintegrate engineers, develops and builds products in-house with a dedicated team of data bus hardware and software personnel. LinksWell’s offices and shipping origin are headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Contact us at (909) 375-0633 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Five vehicle-specific models will ship before year end

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIF., November 28, 2017 (MEDIAWIRE) –LinksWell, producer of intuitive safety and convenience enhancements for drivers, displayed its new line of T-Style multimedia centers for select Ford, Dodge and Toyota trucks as well as the newer Ford Mustang, at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in November. Attendees got hands-on experience at the AE Distributing booth, which recently signed on to represent LinksWell in its territory. Today, LinksWell announced that all models are in production and will ship in December.

The models fit the 2014-2017 Ram, 2015-2017 Ford F-150 (separate SKUs for factory 4-inch or 8-inch screen), 2015-2017 Ford Mustang and 2014-2017 Toyota Tundra. The MSRP for each model is $1,995.00.

“We initially showed a couple of models at the MEA KnowledgeFest show in Dallas this past August, and were really pleased with the attention they got from specialty retailers,” said Walt Detlefsen, national sales manager for LinksWell. “Our additional strong SEMA showing indicates there is significant demand, and we are pleased to officially introduce the line to the industry.”

The T-Style multimedia center replaces the factory display screen and climate control center in select vehicles, enhancing the dash with a 12.1-inch, multi-touch panel encased in a factory-match bezel. The climate controls are recreated on-screen, allowing the driver to access all related features. Drivers can also view vehicle speed and RPM on the display thanks to connectivity with the vehicle data bus.

The Android™-powered multimedia center is optimized to display relevant information with minimal distraction. The top menu slides to showcase 14 icons of the most-used features. On-board iGo® navigation provides turn-by-turn instructions and mapping without an Internet connection. In addition to using the T-Style's built-in AM/FM tuner, drivers can utilize the factory USB port to connect smartphones, and an additional USB connector for flash media. Bluetooth® connectivity enables handsfree phone calls and wireless music streaming.

By connecting the T-Style to a mobile or smartphone Wi-Fi hotspot, users can access the Internet through a browser that displays full web pages with multiple tabs and search capability. They can also use their subscription-based streaming services -- Pandora® Internet Radio, SiriusXM® Satellite radio, Spotify® and more -- by downloading the Android-compatible apps onto the unit's 32GB of internal storage. In addition, drivers can use Internet-based navigation apps like Google Maps and Waze, and even program the default navigation icon to access these apps directly.

For safety, the T-Style has three dedicated camera inputs for front, rear and passenger-side views. Each activates automatically when the vehicle moves below 10 miles per hour, the vehicle shifts into reverse gear, or the right turn signal is applied, respectively. Phone Link lets drivers safely view their smartphone screens on the T-Style display with either a Wi-Fi Direct connection (iPhone® and Android) or USB (Android only.) And the DVR input enables live, continuous viewing of an additional camera to monitor back-seat infants or trailer contents.

"LinksWell fits our profile of carrying specialty lines," said John Haynes, general manager of AE Distributing. "We were pleased with their show traffic, not only from mobile electronics retailers, but from up-fitters and expeditors. More products like the T-Style and their camera and navigation add-ons will make LinksWell an important partner for expanding our business."

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LinksWell to provide drivers with products that enhance factory-installed safety and information technology

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIF., May 24, 2017 (MEDIAWIRE) – A new mobile electronics brand has launched in the U.S. market to provide drivers with a more informative and safer driving experience. LinksWell Incorporated will conduct sales and distribute products from its headquarters in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., with fulfillment by a select group of automotive aftermarket retailers and expeditors.

Backed by more than 25 years of automotive electronics engineering through its parent company, LinksWell will improve factory installed entertainment systems with products that seamlessly integrate through component replacement or addition. Products will offer consumers a better-than-OEM experience with features that include enhanced navigation, media playback and multi-camera control, and several will be first-to-market solutions. The initial product launch will target Ford and GM vehicles. Additional safety products will be announced later in the year.

LinksWell is a subsidiary of Sintegrate, a worldwide manufacturer of OEM Integration components with facilities in China, Europe and the U.S. Sintegrate engineers, develops and builds products in-house with a dedicated team of data bus hardware and software personnel.

LinksWell will be headed by National Sales Manager Walter Detlefsen, a mobile electronics industry veteran of more than 35 years. Detlefsen earned his experience through management positions at Audiovox (now Voxx), TMI Products, Valor Multimedia and Vizualogic.

“Continually improving integration technology is vital to keeping our industry retailers in business,” said Detlefsen. “Through sales reps, publications and trade events, we are constantly pushing them to innovate and deliver a unique experience to their customers. With LinksWell, we intend to do our part.”

LinksWell’s Website, linkswellinc.com, will launch June 1, and initial product offerings will be available on that date via direct order from LinksWell. Additional sales representation will be announced at a later date. For more information, please contact Walter Detlefsen at (909) 375-0631 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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