Clarion Celebrates 75 Years in the Mobile Electronics Business

Established in December 1940, Clarion is a Global Leader in In-Vehicle Infotainment Technologies and Intelligent Safety Systems

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Clarion Corporation of America

Jan 06, 2015, 11:35 ET

CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarion Corporation of America and its parent company Clarion Company Limited announced today that 2015 marks the beginning of the company's 75^th continuous year of operation as a designer, developer and manufacturer of premium in-vehicle electronics and infotainment systems.

Clarion's remarkable legacy has evolved from making its first product, a table top home radio, to supplying leading automakers with cloud connected in-dash navigation and intelligent safety systems. Over the decades, Clarion has introduced countless breakthrough technologies and innovative products and many industry firsts that have helped define the mobile electronics industry today.

"This is a significant milestone for Clarion as well as our industry. In the past 75 years, Clarion has made significant contributions to the progress and ground-breaking technological advancement in our business," stated Paul S. Lachner, President of Clarion Corporation of America. "Our decades of dedication to OEM and aftermarket customers and our strong reputation for delivering top quality and innovative mobile electronics have cemented Clarion's position as a key player in the market. These efforts have solidified the brand as an enduring and respected one throughout industry and with three generations of consumers."

Throughout the past 75 years, many of Clarion's benchmark technologies have been adopted by major auto manufacturers across the globe. Today, Clarion is one of the leading sources for delivering in-vehicle infotainment and safety solutions, including products that feature cloud connectivity platforms, apps, special content and real-time information monitoring and analysis. While moving into these state-of-the-art areas, Clarion has retained its global position as the gold standard when it comes to the more traditional car and marine audio, multimedia and navigation technologies and products.

Looking forward, Clarion's relentless passion for audio and perfecting the art of entertainment will continue to drive the company forward in its quest to deliver cutting edge in-vehicle solutions and products. As the company begins its 75^th year of continuous operation in 2015, the principal mission of servicing its partners and customers by researching, innovating, and perfecting in-vehicle infotainment systems remains unchanged.

Clarion will be celebrating its 75^th Anniversary throughout 2015 with a series of internal and external programs designed to capture and promote the company's spirit of innovation, discovery and commitment to excellence.

About Clarion

Headquartered in Cypress, California, Clarion Corporation of America is a subsidiary of Japan-based Clarion Co. Ltd, which has been a consolidated subsidiary of the Hitachi Group since 2006. Clarion has been an international leader in car audio and electronics since 1940. The company is engaged in the research, development, engineering, design, manufacturing, sales and marketing of mobile entertainment, navigation, infotainment, communication, safety and security products for the automotive, marine, recreational vehicle, commercial fleet and heavy industry environments. Clarion has been the recipient of numerous excellence awards for design, innovation, support, manufacturing and product reliability from independent organizations. The company has marketing and sales affiliates in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia. Clarion is located on the web at www.clarion.com.

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