The Company’s 2019 Focus on This Channel Kicks-Off at the Long Beach KnowledgeFest

Torrance, Calif. (Feb. 12, 2019) -- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. has announced activities in support of its 12-volt independent retailers. Alpine’s Brand Business Unit is responsible for the company’s aftermarket sales and has made heavy investments towards supporting its independent retailers.

“We value our independent retailers and applaud them for their passion and dedication to the 12-volt industry,” said Mike Anderson, Vice President and General Manager, Brand Business Unit, Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. “The addition of new employees, demo vehicles, and in-store displays represent a significant investment into this channel, and we look forward to using these assets to partner with our retailers to help them grow their Alpine business.”

Investment in People, Vehicles, and Displays

Since 2018, Alpine has hired eight new employees in the Brand Business Unit’s Sales department. All eight positions are newly-created, field jobs that had not previously existed within the company. The positions include one District Sales Manager and seven Brand Specialists who strictly service 12-volt independent retailers with product, sales, and marketing support. 

The Brand Specialists oversee six Alpine-owned demo trucks located across the U.S. The vehicles consist of a Ford F-150®, Ram® 1500, Chevy Silverado®, and a Toyota Tundra®, Tacoma®, and 4Runner®. The first three trucks debuted in early 2018, and the three Toyota vehicles were completed last month and are on the road now. All trucks feature the Alpine Halo9 iLX-F309 9-inch AV receiver with a complete X-Series sound system and are outfitted in a distinctive “Alpine X-Perience” custom vinyl wrap. Alpine has launched an aggressive dealer event schedule for 2019 totaling 200 events of all sizes, and the demo trucks will be featured at many of these events.

Alpine has also implemented an in-store display program. In 2018, 110 displays were distributed to 12-volt independent retailers across the U.S. This year, 50 more displays will be sent to additional retailers. The free-standing displays showcase the Alpine Halo9 iLX-F309 or iLX-F259 9-inch AV receiver along with various speakers, subwoofers and amplifiers.  

Long Beach KnowledgeFest

A key event for 12-volt independent retailers is the MEA KnowledgeFest. Alpine will have a booth at all three 2019 KnowledgeFest shows, the first one taking place in Long Beach, CA on February 23-25. New products on display at the Alpine exhibit (booth #1306) will include the iLX-F259, the PWD-X5 powered subwoofer with built-in 4-channel DSP amplifier, and the R-Series speakers, amplifiers, and subwoofers. A Ford F-150 demo truck will be on-hand for sound demos at the Long Beach show.