Long Beach, CA (December 21, 2009) - Kenwood USA Corporation announced a key strategy move for 2010 in joining the Mobile Electronics Specialists of America (MESA) as a vendor partner.  The partnership with MESA officially begins April 1, 2010. 

Dave Hoag, Director of Sales for Kenwood's Consumer Electronics Sector, said "Kenwood intends to build upon the leadership position we have gained in the past year with the MESA dealer members.  The operational experience of the key MESA members is exactly what is needed in today's challenging market, and the promotional capabilities of MESA will drive much-needed awareness to the mobile electronics category. We are quite pleased to be named as a vendor partner with MESA and look forward to a strong 2010 business year."

Mike Cofield, President of MESA and General Manager of Custom Sounds, a 13-store mobile electronics retailer based in Austin, TX, said "MESA is a group of retailers with a unique dedication to the promotion of mobile electronics, the establishment of operational best practice, and the support of our vendor partners.  Many of us have years of experience with Kenwood and we are confident that MESA's business philosophies will integrate strongly with Kenwood's."

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Kenwood Corporate Information

Founded in 1961, Kenwood USA Corporation is a leading developer and manufacturer of audio and video products for home, car, and personal use. Offering more than 250 products, Kenwood is one of the three largest selling brands of audio and video entertainment products in the United States and is recognized by consumers and the consumer electronics industry for providing superior quality, reliability and value.

Kenwood Communications, based in Suwanee, GA, established in 1983, maintains a leadership position in North and South America for mobile and portable two-way radios and custom systems.  Clients include prominent federal, state and local government agencies and first responders and private industry including manufacturing, contracting, security, hospitality and education.   Kenwood USA Corporation, based in Long Beach, Calif., is the largest subsidiary of Kenwood Corporation (Japan).