Harman International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE: HAR) (www.harman.com)
announced today that the Company has been selected to provided the
branded audio systems for Chrysler Group’s next generation of SRT Series
vehicles. The new systems will be available on Chrysler 300, Dodge
Charger and Dodge Challenger SRT models beginning with the 2012 model
year.
"We are delighted to continue our long association with Chrysler Group
with this new high-performance system,” said Dinesh C. Paliwal, Harman’s
Chairman, President and CEO. "The top-end Chrysler SRT Series has long
been a favorite of discriminating drivers and we look forward to
delighting them with a next-generation audio experience.”
The new audio systems will feature an exceptional blend of high
performance and efficiency based on Harman’s energy-efficient GreenEdge™
technology. The SRT Series project continues a long relationship that
dates back some 25 years when Harman provided the first branded audio
systems to Chrysler. Harman has also supplied navigation and
infotainment systems for various Chrysler vehicles since 2004. Harman is
the global leader for high fidelity automotive audio and infotainment,
with an estimated 20 million systems installed in vehicles on the road
today from brands including Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Ferrari, Ford, General
Motors, Harley Davidson, Hyundai, Land Rover, Lexus, Mercedes, MINI,
Porsche, Rolls Royce, Toyota and Volkswagen.
Harman International (www.harman.com)
designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment
products for the automotive, consumer and professional markets. The
Company maintains a strong presence in the Americas, Europe and Asia and
employs about 9,500 people worldwide. The Harman International family of
brands spans some 15 leading names including AKG, Becker, Harman Kardon,
Infinity, JBL, Lexicon and Mark Levinson. The Company’s stock is traded
on the New York Stock Exchange under the Symbol HAR.