History of Harman
Harman International Industries was founded in 1924 as a manufacturer of car horns. The company changed its name to Harman Kardon in 1953, and then again to Harman International Industries in 1999.
In 1968, JBL Professional Speakers was acquired by Harman International Industries; this acquisition included brands such as Cerwin Vega and Infinity speakers.
In 1984 Labtec Computer Products Group Inc., which makes computer accessories such as keyboards and mice, was acquired by Harman International Industries
Harman Stock Information
Harman stock information:
- NYSE: HAR
- Ticker symbol: HAR
- Market price at time of signing agreement
Harman Website and Contact Information
Harman is a global leader in audio and infotainment systems, with products that are used in more than 30 million vehicles around the world. The company also provides solutions for industrial and enterprise markets, including military, aerospace and government agencies.
Harman’s brands include AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® and Mark Levinson®. The company has approximately 13,000 employees worldwide across 30 countries. For more information visit www.harman.com or follow us on Twitter @harmanaudio or Instagram @harmanaudio
Harman Products and Services
Harman Kardon is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality audio products. With over 50 years of experience, Harman Kardon has become one of the most recognizable names in home theater systems and car audio products.
Harman Kardon’s first product was an integrated amplifier that could be used with any speaker system. This was followed by several other innovations including:
- The first solid-state preamplifier (1968)
- The first cassette deck with Dolby noise reduction technology (1972)
- The first CD player with digital readout capability (1984)
In addition to these groundbreaking innovations, Harman Kardon has also released many other popular products such as home theater systems and car audio products.
Harman Acquired by Samsung in 2017
Harman’s products are sold under the Harman name and include speakers, headphones, home theater systems and car audio systems for Audi and BMW. The company still operates independently of Samsung but has retained its own identity.
Harman’s Innovative Technologies
Harman’s innovative technologies include:
- Harman Ignite platform, which provides a unified experience for connected car systems and services. The company’s Connected Car platform enables automakers to develop new features and services that can be updated remotely over-the-air (OTA). It also includes a cloud-based digital cockpit management system called Harman Drive, which allows you to control your car’s infotainment system from your smartphone or tablet.
- Pro audio solutions such as JBL Professional speakers, Crown amplifiers and Lexicon processors used by musicians around the world at venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York City; Staples Center in Los Angeles; Wembley Stadium in London; Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne Australia; Rogers Centre Toronto Canada etcetera!
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