EXPO ALMOST SOLD OUT

The 2012 MEN EXPO sponsored by Kenwood and Midbass, being held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry in March on Tuesday and Wednesday 13/14 has nearly sold out of stand space, two month’s before the Show. Exhibitors confirmed for the Show include AntenneTechnik, Autosound, Armour Automotive, Bass Zone, BURY, Car Sound Supplies, Car Communications, Car Audio Security, CEL TRADE, Celsus, Chameleon, C-KO, Connects2, Conrad Anderson, Electronics Worldwide, Fusion, Ifitstuff, iO, JBL , JVC, Kenwood, Locks 4 Vans, Media in motion, MESF, Meta Systems, Midbass, Parrot, Rockford, Rosen, Scorpion, SmarTrack, Sony, Steelmate and XCarLink, with many more to confirm. This year’s Show – in it’s 10th year - for the first time will feature electronic registration for e-tickets which will be sent out via email.
Go to mobileelectronicsnews.eu to register now or contact Shauna Peters for VIP party invites and Charlotte Body for the last remaining stands on 01268 754897.

THE NEW BEATS

Connects2 have introduced some new BEAT head units just in time for Christmas with the launch this month of three thoroughly modern models - the BEAT195 mech-less receiver, 390 double-dinner and the 490 single DIN CD tuner. All have full iPod control and the 390 and 490 feature a digital radio tuner band.
The BEAT195 is the only new head unit of the three without a digital radio tuner stage but is consistent with a budget-level model. As mentioned, it’s a deck-less unit with a detachable front panel and 4x40W peak power. It has iPod full control plus USB and front panel AUX-In and also features an SD/MMC memory card slot. The FM tuner is RDS and it also has Bluetooth hands-free capability with phone number display, echo cancellation, background noise reduction and automatic pairing. The BEAT 390 is in the popular double DIN format with digital radio tuner which includes the more recent European DAB+ system. It has Apple device capability with full control of  iPod and iPhone. Other features include USB, AUX-In, SD/MMC memory card slot, CD deck with MP3 reading mode and FM RDS/AM tuner and has the same 40W amplifier section. The BEAT 490 is the answer to users requiring a CD deck and DAB/DAB+ tuner in a single DIN format with full iPod control and all the same features as the other two head units, including 40W per channel.
Connects2  0845 2575588  www.connects2.com

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JVC KENWOOD

The official Victor Company and Kenwood corporate knot was tied on October 1 in Japan but it’s business as usual in the UK. The association between the two companies on the car electronics side of the business is expected to have parallels with businesses such as the Volkswagen Audi Group where separate designers and production takes place but with the economy of scale being used to buy some components.
There is no hint yet of any merging of staff into the same building, occupying as they do, large premises in Neasden for JVC and Watford for Kenwood. This may eventually happen and there is some speculation that the companies could end up with the same CEO, but there is no hint of the merging of key staff associated with the two products.
Pundits have mentioned that there has been a reduction of staff at JVC’s Neasden building but this is thought to be mainly due to the removal of TV and departments which are now covered by European operations and despite rumours, is unlikely to be a precursor for movement of Kenwood staff from Dwight Road. Readers may recall that Kenwood at Watford also went through a similar slimming-down procedure a few year’s back. One of the few areas where the two organisations are in a single building is in Spain.

Locks4Vans, well known for their Thatcham Accredited slam-locks and deadlocks has just achieved Gold Sold Secure status - a first in the supplementary locking market. The product has to withstand separate five minute tests with drills, slide hammer, club hammer and chisel. The lock not only survived but was still working at the end of a two hour ordeal.

Clarion’s latest single DIN model NZ501E unit features a 6.2 inch motorised flip-out screen and AM/FM radio, CD, DVD, MP3, AAC and WMA playback.  TeleAtlas-based SatNav is also provided, as well as connectivity for Apple devices plus Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming via Parrot technology.

Why buy cheap and dangerous aluminium-based cable when Autoleads Proflex Power cable is available? The range is easily the most comprehensive on the market covering 12, 10, 8, 4, 2 and zero gauge sizes in five different colours.
All made from 100% copper, and coated in a highly flexible jacket the available lengths come anything from pre-cut retail packets to off-the-roll in 100m lengths.

Nemesis Technology is now in it’s fifteenth year of distribution of accessories into mobile hands-free market. It has gone through many changes but during this time has developed a winning business formula within the mobile electronics industry. Martyn Williams reports

MEN AWARDS 2011 SPONSORS ARE ANNOUNCED

Connects2 is the Gold Sponsor of the MEN Awards night and will be officially launching to market their Auto-DAB Tuner interface just before the activities on Thursday October 13th.

Connects2 Sales and Marketing Director Andy Simner commenting on the event said:
“I am very pleased to announce our involvement with MEN as the Gold Sponsor for the Awards in October. This prestigious event will be the launch pad to the industry of our official introduction to market of our hideaway interface ‘black box’ DAB tuner – the Auto-DAB.”
This will precede the Awards Dinner and Bond-style entertainment followed by a chance to out-Bond your friends in the Casino.
Silver Sponsors of the Awards are Nemesis Technology, a major importer of communications equipment throughout the UK. Nemesis is the UK’s sole importer for a number of major brands including the renowned Swedish manufacturer Brodit. The Elan range of innovative audio integration products is also a part of its portfolio of related products all backed by the Nemesis Technology complete sales and technical support.

Chris Chance, MD of Nemesis Technology, commented on the sponsorship of the Awards 2011. He said: “I am proud to be putting the Nemesis name, a leading supplier of Brodit, Ace and Elan products as a sponsor of this event which is an excellent platform to increase industry awareness.”
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MEN AWARDS 2011 SPONSORS ARE ANNOUNCED

Connects2 is the Gold Sponsor of the MEN Awards night and will be officially launching to market their Auto-DAB Tuner interface just before the activities on Thursday October 13th.

Connects2 Sales and Marketing Director Andy Simner commenting on the event said:
“I am very pleased to announce our involvement with MEN as the Gold Sponsor for the Awards in October. This prestigious event will be the launch pad to the industry of our official introduction to market of our hideaway interface ‘black box’ DAB tuner – the Auto-DAB.”
This will precede the Awards Dinner and Bond-style entertainment followed by a chance to out-Bond your friends in the Casino.
Silver Sponsors of the Awards are Nemesis Technology, a major importer of communications equipment throughout the UK. Nemesis is the UK’s sole importer for a number of major brands including the renowned Swedish manufacturer Brodit. The Elan range of innovative audio integration products is also a part of its portfolio of related products all backed by the Nemesis Technology complete sales and technical support.

Chris Chance, MD of Nemesis Technology, commented on the sponsorship of the Awards 2011. He said: “I am proud to be putting the Nemesis name, a leading supplier of Brodit, Ace and Elan products as a sponsor of this event which is an excellent platform to increase industry awareness.”
For more info contact Shauna Peters on 01268 754897 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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