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Rockford Fosgate Appoints CPS Distributors, Inc. For Marine OEM High-Performance Audio System Market

9 years, 7 months ago Charlie Leib | 480.380.0673 | [email protected]

Rockford Fosgate (www.rockfordfosgate.com/marine), the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, is proud to announce that it has appointed Kansas City, MO-based CPS Distributors, Inc. for distribution of its marine OEM market product lines. As a further commitment to its marine line, Rockford will also unveil 37 new marine-specific products at IBEX 2014, held in Tampa, Fla. from Sept. 29 – Oct. 2 at the Tampa Convention Center, booth # 714.

“We are excited about partnering with CPS Distributors, Inc. as they have strong alignment with the OEM boat building community,” said Vince Hormovitis, Rockford’s managing director of business development for Powersports. “They are a recognized distributor in this channel known for their dedication to customer service. Rockford’s new marine-grade products, including our new source units, amplifiers, and speakers, combined with CPS’s passion, will prove beneficial and a powerful tool for OEM boat builders. As a result of our new relationship with CPS Distributors, Rockford will be poised to address all needs of our current and our new Marine OEM partners.”

CPS Distributors, Inc.’s commitment to the marine audio industry goes far beyond just selling electronics and speakers. With highly dedicated and experienced sales and customer service professionals, the company works closely with both its vendors and boat manufacturers to ensure all needs are met for its partners and customers.

“Our market strategy has always been focused on supplying the marine industry with the highest quality brand name products available,” says Larry Shandy, CPS Distributors, Inc. president and CEO. ”We could not be more excited to be partnering with Rockford Fosgate, one of the most respected and most sought after brands in the market.”

Added Brandon Lang, CPS Distributors, Inc. national sales manager, “Rockford Fosgate’s product introductions at the upcoming IBEX 2014 Show will answer just how committed Rockford is to this market. Our passion for audio excellence and delivering only the absolute best to our customers will be solidified by having Rockford Fosgate on board.”

About Rockford Fosgate

Setting the standard for excellence in the audio industry, Rockford Corporation markets high-performance audio systems under the brand Rockford Fosgate® for the mobile, motorsport, and marine audio aftermarket and OEM market. Headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., Rockford Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK).