| PRESS RELEASE: ALPINE PARTNERS WITH CRUTCHFIELD FOR CATALOG AND ON-LINE SALES | |
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For Immediate Release
ALPINE PARTNERS WITH CRUTCHFIELD FOR CATALOG AND ON-LINE SALES CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, January 2, 2002 — Crutchfield Corporation announced today that Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. has authorized Crutchfield as its first catalog and online retailer. Crutchfield will launch the Alpine brand in its Summer 2002 catalog and simultaneously open an Alpine online store at www.crutchfield.com/alpine. "We have long respected the Crutchfield operation," stated Jim O'Neill, Alpine Executive Vice President. "The depth of product information contained in their catalog and on their website is unmatched in the industry." "To be appointed as Alpine's first catalog and online retailer is a tremendous honor for Crutchfield," stated Bill Crutchfield, CEO and Founder. "Alpine's decision is obviously a testament to the quality of customer service and the wealth of shopping information that Crutchfield has provided consumer electronics' shoppers for nearly 28 years." "Alpine chose to authorize Crutchfield to sell our products in their channel of business based on their dedication to customer satisfaction. They have set the standards with their catalog for a quality presentation of both brand and products." said Glenn Ihrke, Alpine's Vice President, National Sales. At the May launch, Crutchfield plans to carry a broad range of Alpine components (including in-dash CD players, power amplifiers, speakers, and subwoofers) plus a range of related accessories. About Crutchfield Founded in 1974, Crutchfield Corporation is the nation's largest direct integrated marketer (catalog, call center, and Internet) of consumer electronics products. It offers a convenient, full-service shopping destination to buyers of car and home audio/video products. Providing a superior level of customer service, Crutchfield is noted for its high integrity, product expertise, and technical support. Mailed to approximately 7 million households, Crutchfield's catalogs include comprehensive explanations of product and technology intended to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Crutchfield was the first vendor-authorized audio/video retailer on the Internet, launching its web site (www.crutchfield.com) in the summer of 1995. About Alpine Electronics Alpine Electronics is the world's leading mobile electronics system supplier. Alpine specializes in an integrated platform concept for mobile multimedia with premium components for digital audio/video media playback, digital broadcast reception, security and satellite linked navigation. With research and development facilities in Asia, Europe and the U.S., Alpine is the global leader for in-vehicle navigation systems in Japan, North America and Europe for both after-market and OEM factory installations. Alpine Electronics is a consolidated subsidiary of Alps Electric Co., Ltd., one of the world�s premier manufacturers of electronic components for computer, communications and car electronics equipment. Alpine is the Alps Group's specialized supplier of high quality mobile electronics systems. Visit Alpine at www.alpine.com to learn more about mobile multimedia excellence or www.alpine1.com to find the closest dealer. ### |
Bill Crutchfield, CEO and Founder of Crutchfield Corporation, the first catalog and online retailer authorized to offer Alpine electronics.
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