Tustin, California, September 21, 2018 – AVB Inc is continuously growing and so are their partners. The retail buying group is excited to announce their partnership with MESA Group, the mobile electronics specialists leading marketing and buying group. MESA comes with 142 retail members, adding to AVB’s already existing 4,500 retail members.

“As leaders in the car audio space representing independent retailers, MESA is a natural fit as an AVB partner. MESA is a co-op, much like AVB and BrandSource, and the cultures between our companies are very similar. We look forward to exploring the many synergies between our organizations. We are excited to continue to build on AVB’s dominance in the CE space, with long-standing partner ProSource as the leader in CI and specialty retail, and now through the MESA partnership. With such an influx of great energy and new ideas, this is another win on the scoreboard for independent retail,” said Michael Posa, general manager, AVB Inc.

Similar to AVB, MESA was established in 2009 and is 100% member-owned and operated. MESA’s focus is on the independent retailers in the car audio and aftermarket car accessories industry. This partnership between the two organizations will offer mutual member benefit along with increased financing options for MESA members through AVB’s credit programs.

Ryan Gunter, executive director of MESA Group, recently spoke to the benefit of the partnership. Gunter said, “We are very excited about our new partnership with AVB! This new partnership gives MESA members the opportunity to offer BrandSource financing to their consumers. Consumer financing is an extremely important part of our members’ business and this partnership with AVB strengthens our members ability’ to increase their store sales potential. In addition to our members being able to offer the BrandSource financing we are looking forward to the many other ways that this partnership with AVB will benefit our MESA members in the future.”

VISTA,Calif. (September 21, 2018) – Directed participated in the Mobile Electronics Specialists of America (MESA) Summit in Denver, CO this week and shared its latest product offerings with attendees.

The MESA buying group holds the MESA Summit once per year. The Summit provides an opportunity for MESA members and their manufacturer partners to get together, share business insights, review new product offerings and, importantly, write business.

Bob Struble, Directed CEO said, “Directed has been a MESA manufacturer partner since 2010 and we look forward to catching up with long time friends and planning for the Remote Start and Security season at the Summit. I was especially pleased to share our exciting new products, and some special Summit promotions, with our MESA partners. Based on MESA members’ enthusiastic reception, it’s going to be a great year.”

From the show floor Directed showed off its newest entrant in the Connected Car space, the Viper SmartStart Pro VSM550, its recently launched and quick selling PowerSports alarm and GPS products and the growing ecosystem around Directed’s breakthrough DS4 Remote Start and Security technology.

The Powersports products were included in two interactive demonstrations: Directed’s Viper Powersports GPS VPS450 and 3121V Powersports security system were installed and demoed on a Polaris side-by-side and a sweet Harley Davidson Street Glide.

Directed is a world leader in automotive electronics, the largest North American designer and marketer of consumer-branded vehicle security and remote start systems, and a pioneer in the connected car space. Its products connect more consumers to their vehicles than anyone else on the planet. Directed markets its broad portfolio (sold under Viper®, Clifford®, Python®, Autostart®, AstroStart® and other brands) through leading national retailers and specialty chains. For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Clearwater, FL (February 28, 2017) – EchoMaster, manufacturer of vehicle safety technology for consumer and commercial drivers, and M.E.S.A. (Mobile Electronics Specialists of America), exclusive, member-owned 12-volt retailer marketing and selling group, announced their partnership in collision avoidance. 

With safety being the fastest growing category in aftermarket automotive, retailers are beginning to focus their business today, more than ever before, on this critical category. After a thorough vendor review spanning the last 12 months, M.E.S.A. has selected EchoMaster as its group’s preferred safety brand.

“AAMP’s greatest growth opportunity right now is safety,” explained Herb Brown Vice President of Sales at AAMP, “which is why we have focused a great deal of R&D, marketing and sales resources on making EchoMaster the best, single source for 12-volt retailers looking to get into or expand their collision avoidance business The M.E.S.A members are among the best in our industry. Vendor selection is not easy, the BOD puts the product and overall support and strategy through a rigorous evaluation phase. So not only is this and exciting business opportunity for EchoMaster, it also validates the efforts we’ve put into this brand over the last year.”

“We’ve have had a long standing partnership with AAMP brands for some time now,” explained Ryan Gunter, Director of M.E.S.A., “and we are thrilled to expand that partnership into collision avoidance.   Not only does EchoMaster have a high quality, extensive product line, but they also offer marketing, training and sales support to their retail partners.  This 360° approach to retail support was unmatched by any other safety brand currently in the market.”

The Mobile Electronics Specialists of America (M.E.S.A.) and Executive Director Ryan Gunter announced today the buying and marketing group has added Metra as a new M.E.S.A. Vendor Partner. 

Arvada, CO — January 16, 2019 — Metra has been added as an additional M.E.S.A. Vendor Partner so Members can benefit from Metra’s countless customization opportunities and product diversity.

“We are very pleased to add Metra as our newest M.E.S.A. Vendor Partner and we are confident that Metra will help us fulfill the needs of our Members," said Ryan Gunter, Executive Director of M.E.S.A.

"Metra is glad to become a Vendor partner to M.E.S.A. and looks forward to fulfilling the needs of its members," said Bill Fornino, SR.Vice President Direct Sales & Distribution of Metra.

For over 70 years, Metra has maintained its cutting edge by paying attention to our marketplace and innovating products to fit the needs of the installer. They are the "Installer's Choice" because they are installers.

Established in 2009, Mobile Electronics Specialists of America is the 12 Volt industry’s leading marketing and buying group. Retailers who meet the criteria for membership and vendors whose business practices support the independent mobile electronics professional make up the backbone of M.E.S.A.

Agreement grows retail network and exposure for Focal brand

CAMARILLO, CALIF., January 3, 2018 (MEDIAWIRE) – Orca Design and Manufacturing, provider of premium speaker and amplifier brands for the U.S. market, announced it has become a vendor partner with the Mobile Electronics Specialists of America (M.E.S.A.). The partnership enables M.E.S.A.’s retail membership to promote and sell speaker-centric Focal products in their locations.. In addition, it expands Orca’s retail network with more than 200 premium outlets around the country.

“This agreement is significant because our objective is to grow through partnerships with the right retailers and organizations,” said Kimon Bellas, president of Orca. “M.E.S.A. has successfully represented and supported its retail network, and the evidence is in the persistent growth shown by the members overall. Our current dealer network will also benefit from heightened consumer interest through increased exposure. We are excited to work with an expanded premier group of entrepreneurs and a class organization.”