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Recoton Corporation Partners with Ford Motor Corporation for In-Vehicle Entertainment System

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Recoton Corporation, a global leader in consumer electronics, has announced that its Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) division has been chosen by Ford Motor Corporation to supply its patented 900MHz wireless stereo headphone system. Ford intends to utilize the Recoton wireless stereo headphones as part of their new Ford 2001 Windstar SE Sports Autovision rear seat entertainment system. This partnership marks a significant milestone for in-vehicle entertainment systems, with Recoton foreseeing major growth in the industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Recoton Corporation's OEM division has been chosen by Ford Motor Corporation to supply its patented 900MHz wireless stereo headphone system for the new Ford 2001 Windstar SE Sports Autovision rear seat entertainment system.
  • The benefits of using wireless stereo headphones include the total lack of wires from the sound source (transmitter) to the user, high-quality sound that travels easily throughout a vehicle's interior space, and even outside the vehicle.
  • Recoton is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of consumer electronic accessories, loudspeakers, and car audio products, with a product range of over 4,000 items.
  • The company's products are sold under various brand names, including Recoton, Advent, Jensen, and others, and are used in various industries such as audio, video, car audio, and home office.
  • Robert L. Borchardt, President of Recoton, commented on the partnership, stating that the company is pleased to be able to supply Ford Motor Company with car audio wireless stereo headphones designed for car entertainment systems in the Ford Windstar.
  • The partnership is expected to provide significant growth opportunities for Recoton in the in-vehicle entertainment systems market.

Statistics:

  • The Recoton 900MHz wireless headphone system has been chosen by Ford Motor Corporation for its new Ford 2001 Windstar SE Sports Autovision rear seat entertainment system.
  • Over 4,000 products from Recoton feature highly functional accessories for various industries, including audio, video, car audio, and home office.
  • Recoton's products are sold under over 15 different brand names, including Recoton, Advent, Jensen, and others.
  • The company is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of consumer electronic accessories, loudspeakers, and car audio products.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE, "Recoton Corporation Expands Leadership in In-Vehicle Entertainment Systems With OEM Partnership With Ford Motor Corporation," April 19, 2000.
  • Recoton Corporation, press release, April 19, 2000.

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