March 30, 2017, EDMOND, Okla. — Petra Industries, the consumer technology industry’s accessory authority, has expanded its product offerings by partnering with Cyber Power Systems.

CyberPower manufactures Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, Power Distribution Units (PDUs), rack enclosures, surge protectors and other power solutions for IT professionals and consumers alike. These products have data center, network and office applications and are utilized by numerous entities in both the public and private sectors. Also included in the company’s selection are rack-mount accessories, wall taps, extension cords, USB chargers and power adapters.

“Petra’s lineup of power protection products is stronger than ever thanks to CyberPower,” said Tate Morgan, Petra President. “Their commitment to providing the highest-quality solutions has given them a well-deserved reputation for excellence in the industry.”

For more information about Petra’s more than 20,000 products, visit www.petra.com.

EDMOND, Okla. — Petra Industries, the consumer electronic industry’s accessory authority, has added Design Engineering, Inc. to its list of vendor partners. With its Boom Mat and DEI brands, Design Engineering offers a wide selection of car audio accessories including wire sleeves, self-fusing tape, thermal tuning products and sound-absorbing insulation material.

DEI, formed in 1995, is recognized in the automotive aftermarket as a major supplier of thermal and acoustic high performance products developed for multiple markets including automotive, powersports, marine, industrial and aeronautics. DEI’s Boom Mat brand of acoustic products dominates the automotive aftermarket and is continuing to gain recognition on a global level. Utilizing proprietary materials and processes, Boom Mat has over 100 products designed to improve sound quality, reduce or redirect vibration, protect components against hot or cold temperatures, or reduce unwanted ambient or exterior noise. Trusted by world class car builders, Boom Mat continues to innovate new products to revolutionize acoustic control

DEI engineers constantly work to identify new areas where they can improve, innovate and bring new products to market rapidly. This is demonstrated with their Fire Tape™ that is made of non-adhesive silicone rubber that is waterproof and remains flexible in heat and cold. The tape sticks to itself and seals without any adhesive—no more sticky mess! Also the Moldable Sound and Moisture Barrier from Boom Mat conforms to the shape of an automotive chassis, or can be applied with a heat gun for more intricate areas. This barrier is ideal for custom fit or unique places and is easily removable for repairs or service.

“Partnering with Design Engineering is a great opportunity for us to expand our range of car audio products,” said Tate Morgan, Petra President.

For more information about Petra, Design Engineering or any of Petra’s other 20,000 products, visit http://www.petra.com/

EDMOND, Okla., 6-9-2016 — Petra Industries, the consumer electronic industry’s accessory authority, has just released its 2016 Catalog to independent retailers, e-tailers and custom installers all over the U.S.

With more than 1300 pages and over 15,000 products, this catalog features more than 3000 brand new SKUs. A fresh new look, including Petra’s new logo, combined with the newest accessories on the market, all backed by Petra’s lowest price guarantee, and customers are sure to find great new opportunities to profit by updating their product assortments. This catalog also features a new layout that groups traditional categories together into six larger, user-intuitive families including Maximum Mobility™, PowerTrip™, SmartestHome™, Out. Fit.™, Maxcessories™ and Appliance Alliance™.

“At Petra we strive for a best-in-class experiences in every facet of our business and our catalog is no exception,” said Tate Morgan, Petra President. “It takes a dedicated team of people a great deal of effort to create a book that our customers can rely on for the most up-to-date information and wide-ranging opportunities to grow their business. This book goes above and beyond any book we have ever produced.”

This is a big year for Petra, with the debut of new branding, Petra is Redefining Distribution™.  Their catalog and a redesigned website that was launched earlier this year reflect this commitment to bring extraordinary value to their customers and shows their renewed vision for the superior level of satisfaction that they provide.

To see the online version of the 2016 catalog, see about getting your own printed copy or for more information about Petra visit petra.com or contact them at 800-443-6975.

April 12, 2017, EDMOND, Okla. — Petra Industries has partnered with ANTOP Antenna to bring their quality HDTV antenna products and accessories, and more than 35 years of experience to the Petra team.

Long before the term “cable cutting” entered the TV viewer’s lexicon, ANTOP was designing and manufacturing quality indoor and outdoor antennas. This legacy of quality has continued as the world of antennas has changed and transformed into the growing product category that is still very much in demand today. As the first antenna manufacturer to include a built in 4G LTE filter, blocking out 3G and 4G signals, these antennas offer the noise-free digital reception needed in today’s world of smartphones and mobile devices using cellular radio signals. Selected models feature ANTOP’s exclusive Smartpass amplifier technology, an all-in-one design allowing for easier connection and corrected balance between short and long range reception.

Petra has added 24 ANTOP SKUs to their home theater product category. Added products include indoor and outdoor HDTV antennas, including multiple paper thin options that measure a mere .02 inch, amplifiers, splitters and more. With so many options available, ANTOP products can suit the antenna usage need of any customer whether it is home, business, RV or marine.

“ANTOP has been on top of the antenna game for a very long time and the versatility of their products is great for our dealers,” said Tate Morgan, Petra President. “Whether a consumer is a member of the cord cutter or cord never club, ANTOP antennas provides them with free access to local over-the-air broadcast digital TV reception.”

To see all the ANTOP products Petra has to offer, or to see any of their other 20,000 plus products, visit www.petra.com

EDMOND, Okla. — Petra Industries, the consumer technology authority and wholesale electronics distributor, is pleased to announce their new partnership with the Nakamichi Car Audio line of premium car audio products.

Nakamichi is a Japanese consumer electronics brand that first built its reputation for excellence with its high-quality and innovative audio cassette and reel-to-reel tape decks. In later years, Nakamichi provided OEM car audio components for high-end luxury cars as well as sold top-quality head units for aftermarket sales. After years of absence, Nakamichi Car Audio is now returning to the U.S. market.

“Nakamichi has a reputation for high-quality products,” said Tate Morgan, Petra President. “We are excited to be partnering with Nakamichi as they return to the United States car audio market, and we are confident Nakamichi will quickly re-establish themselves as a premium brand. Nakamichi is an excellent addition to the Petra lineup of quality 12-volt products, and we are especially pleased to be one of their select distributors.”

Petra carries over two dozen Nakamichi products, including DVD, CD, and mechless car receivers, subwoofers, amps, car speakers, car cameras, and dash cams. There are also several system packages of single-DIN receivers and speakers. To learn more about Nakamichi Car Audio products, visit order.petra.com.

Petra is the industry’s consumer technology authority—distributing products for more than 800 brands. They bring tens of thousands of top name-brand products to tens of thousands of retail/e-tail partners. Founded in 1985 with a focus on and passion for accessories, today, Petra serves markets with products from categories like smart home tech, gaming, outdoor tech, and more. The most sought-after hardware and add-ons in consumer technology are stocked at Petra’s 525,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art distribution center and are distributed all over the country. Petra is a member of CTA and CEDIA. For more information on Petra, visit www.petra.com or call 1-800-443-6975. The Right Distributor Changes Everything.™

EDMOND, Okla. — Petra Industries, a consumer electronic industry accessory authority, is pleased to announce that it is the exclusive distributor for Uniden’s new wireless video doorbell, the U-Bell DB1. The thoughtfully designed, app-based, 1080p surveillance system features two-way audio, motion activation, 180° field of view and night vision.

“We are delighted to partner with Petra to bring our consumers a high-quality, beautiful product that delivers on heightened safety and security,” said Mark Pagnotta, president of Uniden. “Not only is the remotely controlled U-Bell DB1 easy to buy, installation is a breeze.”

The Uniden U-Bell DB1 utilizes existing doorbell wiring and chime, plus includes four weatherproof color plates for customization of appearance. The innovative product’s built-in SD™ Card slot allows for on-board recording capabilities.

“We are excited to be the sole distributor for this premium Uniden product,” said Tate Morgan, president, Petra Industries, LLC. “Video doorbell sales are skyrocketing. We expect the combination of the Uniden brand name and DB1’s excellent feature-set to be a winner for both consumers and retailers.”

To see more information or to purchase the new Uniden wireless video doorbell, visit www.petra.com.

EDMOND, Okla. — Petra Industries, an accessory authority in the consumer electronic industry, has expanded Maximum Mobility™ by adding Consumer Cellular products. 

As Petra customers seek new ways to engage in the rapidly growing mobile market, Consumer Cellular serves as the perfect partner to address their ever-changing needs. For more than 20 years, Consumer Cellular has offered affordable, no-contract cellphones and service plans, primarily to those 50+. The company has also received the highest overall customer satisfaction of all mobile carriers (based on Nielsen Mobile Insights survey data during all four quarters for 2015 and Q1, 2016).

“Consumer Cellular meets a demand from Petra customers and we are excited to welcome them to the team,” said Tate Morgan, Petra President. “Their proven track record and exceptional customer service is something that we at Petra are proud to have in common with them and look forward to our future together.”

Ranking on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list for seven years in a row, Consumer Cellular is also an AARP provider, offering AARP members special discounts on service.

“We are thrilled to partner with Petra to serve customers in local communities across the country,” said John Marick, CEO of Consumer Cellular. “We look forward to a long, successful relationship.

A selection of Consumer Cellular products is now available to Petra’s independent dealers. For more information about Petra or other products in the Maximum Mobility category please visit www.petra.com.

EDMOND, Okla. — Petra Industries, the consumer electronic industry’s accessory authority, has partnered with the multiple award-winning, connected car accessory company Nonda®.

As a leader in app-enabled, connected car accessories, Nonda is focused on creating products that solve a problem and can be easily installed by consumers in under 10 minutes. Their products include a ZUS smart charger that includes 2 USB Ports and more importantly keeps track of where a car is parked so users will never lose their car again. Plus, brand new to their lineup for 2017 is the iHere 3.0 Smart Key Finder that is the only rechargeable item locator in the world and finds users keys in one click. In addition to these Smart Accessories, Petra also brought on board super-duty cables with nylon braiding for a strong, splinter and tangle free charge and the world’s smallest USB-C Adapter.

“Petra’s vision, leadership, and experience in mobile accessories make them a strong partner in building the consumer connected car category,” said Ivan Chong, Nonda Vice President of Sales. “We look forward to working together to transform the market with Nonda’s expanding portfolio of innovative products.”

Although relatively new to the Consumer Technology realm, Nonda is already racking up awards with a IoT Award for Connected Car accessory of the Year for their flagship product the Zus. They also received a 2016 Red Dot Award and at CES 2017 they were awarded a ShowStoppers LaunchIt Competition winner and a SVIEF Cross Border Innovation Award.

“Nonda’s products are a welcome expansion to our PowerTrip™ product segment,” said Tate Morgan, Petra President. “They are quickly making a name for themselves in the CT world and we are thrilled to distribute their innovative products to our retail dealers across the country.”

For more information about Nonda®, connected car accessories or Petra’s other 20,000 products visit www.petra.com.

EDMOND, Okla. — Petra Industries partnered with the Oklahoma Blood Institute to host a blood drive on July 28 at their corporate office in Edmond, OK.

Petra team members lined up and donate blood for those in their community who will need it most. The 17 people that lined up throughout their busy workday helped to save 51 lives in our community.

“I consider donating blood giving someone the gift of life, and I feel like it’s a great way to help out those in need,” said Petra Team member Austin Chappell. “People all around Oklahoma are in need of blood, so if I can give them another chance at life by making a simple blood donation, I’m going to unreservedly do it.”

Community involvement has been at the bedrock of the Petra’s culture since its founding more than 30 years ago. So whether it is hosting the annual Hope in One Charity Golf Tournament, raising money for Petra’s in-house financial assistance program, the Big Heart Alliance, providing paid time off for employees to volunteer, or hosting a blood drive—Petra invests in the wellbeing of their community.

“Petra thrives because of our incredible team members and the great community in which we live. That’s why it is so important for us to give back,” said Tate Morgan Petra President.  

For more information about Petra Industries visit www.petra.com and for more information about the Oklahoma Blood Institute visit www.obi.org.

10-12-2016, EDMOND, Okla. — Petra Industries has announced that it’s 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, held on October 6, raised $70,000 to support Whiz Kids and Mercy Multiplied.

"Giving back to the community is one of the cornerstones of any successful business, and Hope-in-One is a great example of that," said Petra founder and CEO Bill Stewart. "I'm proud to say that it's been another successful year for the tournament, and I'm thankful for the support of our vendors and partners who helped make it happen."

More than 70 of Petra’s vendors and partners participated in this year’s event. The festivities began on Wednesday, October 5, with a cocktail reception and Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament at Topgolf Oklahoma City. The following day participants hit the links at Oak Tree Country Club for a shotgun-start best-ball scramble. The festivities concluded with a luncheon for all attendees, where prizes were awarded for best team score, longest drive, longest putt and closest-to-the-pin competitions on designated holes.

Near the conclusion of the event, participants were privileged to hear personal and inspirational testimonials from alumni of Whiz Kids and Mercy Multiplied. Their moving messages conveyed the positive impact that these programs have on the community to all in attendance. 

Petra would like to thank its many generous sponsors for the event, including Absolut Sales & Marketing, Pioneer, P3 International Corporation, Motorola, Stanley Black & Decker, Sennheiser Electronic Corp, Clarion, Bank of Oklahoma, Koss Corporation, Midland, Paycom, CTPG-NAPCO, NAXA Electronics, Wilson Electronics, Fed Ex, Lambro Industries, Royal, Garmin International, Nortek Security & Control, Allsop, SiriusXM, BIC America, BHC, NSC Marketing Group, AAMP of America, Abbott Rubber Company, Merrill Lynch, Dual Electronics Corp, SuperGlue Corp/Pacer Technology, DataComm Electronics, Metra Electronics Corporation, Market Solutions Inc, GSM Outdoors, WirthCo Engineering Co, Allegiance Credit Union, znitro, CommerceHub, Lenmar Enterprises, Hangman Products, SureCall, Peerless-AV, Dane-Elec Corp., American Music, OmniMount, IC Intracom, Pelican Products, Sooner Lift Inc, Whistler, DPI, Atrend, AudioVox Accessories, Swann, Cobra Electronics, Deflecto LLC, VTech Communications, Voxx Accessories Group, Conair, Pratt (Love Box) LLC, OEM and SDI Technologies. 

Petra’s Hope-in-One Charity Golf Tournament Raises $100,000 for Charity

EDMOND, Okla. — Petra Industries has announced that it’s 19th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, held on October 12, raised $100,000 to support Whiz Kids of Oklahoma and Mercy Multiplied, Intl.

"Giving back to the community is one of the cornerstones of any successful business, and Hope-in-One is a great example of that," said Petra President, Tate Morgan. "I'm proud to say that it's been another successful year for the tournament, and I'm thankful for the support of our vendors and partners who helped make it happen."

More than 120 golfers, comprised of some of Petra’s vendors and partners, participated in this year’s event. The festivities began on Wednesday, October 11, with a cocktail reception and Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament at Topgolf Oklahoma City. The following day, participants hit the links at Oak Tree Country Club for a shotgun-start scramble. The festivities concluded with a luncheon for all attendees, where prizes were awarded for best team score, longest drive, longest putt and closest-to-the-pin competitions on designated holes, along with a variety of grand prizes.

Near the conclusion of the event, participants were privileged to hear personal and inspirational testimonials from alumni of Whiz Kids and Mercy Multiplied. Their moving messages conveyed the positive impact that these programs have on the community to all in attendance. 

“It is encouraging to know that not only are individual lives changed every day through these fruitful charities, but also the lives of future generations,” said Petra Founder and CEO, Bill Stewart.

Petra would like to extend a special thank you to The JASCO Foundation in addition to our many, very generous sponsors for the event, including AAMP, Abbot Rubber, AfterShokz, ALC Wireless, Allsop, Altis, American Audio Video, Antop Antenna, Atrend, B.I.C., Bank of Oklahoma, BHC, Brasscraft, Builders Best, Crown Lift, Cyberpower, Deflecto, Edmond Electric, Etymotic, Exact Replacement Parts, FedEx, Garmin, Gigastone, Hangman, Humminbird, IC Intracom, JVC, King, Koss, Lambro, Lenmar, Mac Warehouse, Market Solutions, Maxxsonics, Metra, Midland, Motorola, NAPCO, NAXA, Nortek Security, Odyssey, OEM, Omnimount, Peerless-AV, Pelican, Pioneer, Poof, Royal, Sennheiser, SiriusXM, Spectra, Stanley—Black & Decker, Steren, Super Glue, SureCall, Tram Browning, Uniden, UPS, Verbatim, Voxx, Vtech, WeBoost, Whistler and zNitro.

EDMOND, Okla. — Petra Industries, an accessory manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Robin Waters on as Vice-President of Finance.

In October 2015 Waters joined Petra as the Director of Finance and brought with her years of experience in senior finance positions including an extensive financial background and has shown steady leadership throughout her departments. In her new role as Vice-President she is responsible for providing leadership to Petra’s various departments within finance including: accounting, finance, budget processes, multi-state sales and use tax and credit underwriting. 

“Robin has an excellent track record of building teams and working across departments to meet financial objectives,” said Patrick Jones, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Petra Industries.  “We believe Robin is ideally suited to provide the leadership needed to support the long term growth of Petra”.

Waters graduated from East Central University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and from Oklahoma City University with a Master of Business Administration with a focus in Finance.  Waters is also a Certified Public Accountant licensed by the state of Oklahoma.

EDMOND, Okla. — Petra Industries, the consumer electronic industry’s accessory authority, has partnered with Sonic Alert® to add their products to Petra’s Housewares category.

Sonic Alert® specializes in alert products that are geared for the hearing impaired and hard to wake. Their alarm clock products offer peace of mind to those with diminished hearing, knowing they will awake at their desired time with the amplified, vibrating bed shaker alerts. Petra has added 17 items from the Sonic Alert® line to their housewares assortment including Travel Alarm Clocks, Rise ‘n Shine Alarm Clock with Super Shaker™, Sonic Bomb® Clock with Super Shaker™ and more.

“Not everyone can hop out of bed with the quiet Smartphone alarm and for the hard of hearing it’s even worse,” said Tate Morgan Petra President.  “So we are excited to give our dealers a much needed solution for their customers.”

For more information about Sonic Alert and other Petra’s other 20,000 products visit petra.com. 

EDMOND, Okla. — Petra Industries has partnered with StreamSmart to help customers cut the cord to keep access to television shows without cable. 

No matter how much money cord cutters save there is always that unhappy feeling of missing that one show, sporting event or movie. StreamSmart aims to solve this problem. Their receiver gives users a platform with access to movies, TV shows, live sports and more, all in HD, with no extra monthly fees and their custom user interface ensures ease of use. StreamSmart’s products also come with free lifetime technical support and software updates to ensure their customers are satisfied for years.

“With the continual growth and popularity of cord cutting, StreamSmart offers an easy to install, all-inclusive solution,” said Tate Morgan, Petra President.

For more information about StreamSmart products and all of Petra’s Cord Cutting options, visit www.petra.com.