Altec Lansing, Leading Audio Manufacturer, Names Mark E. Lucas President & CEO.Business Editors NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo available on BW PhotoWire/AP PhotoExpress, NewsCom and on Business Wire's Web site at www.businesswire.com MILFORD, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 18, 2001 Altec Lansing Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of computer and home entertainment sound systems, headphones, and microphones for personal digital media. Technologies, Inc., the leading developer of multimedia audio equipment for the retail and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and markets, today announced the appointment of Mark E. Lucas as president and chief executive officer. Lucas, who previously held senior executive positions at Iomega Corporation and Duracell International, brings to Altec Lansing more than 20 years of experience in strategic planning, product management, marketing, multichannel Using two or more paths for transmission or processing. It can refer to a variety of architectures including (1) multiple I/O channels between the CPU and peripheral devices, (2) multiple wires in a cable, (3) multiple "logical" channels within a single wire or fiber or (4) multiple sales, operations and manufacturing. "We are fortunate to have an executive of Mark's caliber join Altec Lansing. He is leading our efforts to focus on our strategic direction and will guide the company into new technologies in order to stimulate growth," Edward Anchel, chairman of the Altec Lansing board of directors, said. Known for high-quality audio technology and distinctive styling, Altec Lansing offers a range of headsets, headphones Head-mounted speakers. Headphones have a strap that rests on top of the head, positioning a pair of speakers over both ears. For listening to music or monitoring live performances and audio tracks, both left and right channels are required. and a full line of two-piece, three-piece and five-piece speaker systems for music, gaming and PC entertainment. Ranging in price from $20 to $350, Altec Lansing speakers deliver excellent sound reproduction and provide an audio solution for every need. The Altec ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. 890, a THX-certified speaker system, recently received the PC Magazine Editors' Choice award as well as a five-star rating from Computer Gaming World Computer Gaming World (CGW) was the first magazine devoted exclusively to computer games. CGW was founded in 1981 by Russell Sipe as a semi-monthly publication. . "This is a challenging yet exciting time for Altec Lansing. Our award-winning products are garnering excellent reviews, and we have a strong product introduction pipeline. At the same time, we're moving into new markets that hold considerable promise," Lucas said. "I'm pleased to be part of a company with such a rich legacy in professional, auto and home audio as we move Altec Lansing into the future." At Iomega, Lucas was executive vice president responsible for global marketing, product management and e-business functions. During his 20-year career at Duracell, Lucas held a number of senior leadership positions including president of North Asia, responsible for all operations in that region; previously he was vice president of sales and marketing and director of corporate strategic planning. Lucas earned a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering and an M.B.A. in marketing at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, at Troy, N.Y.; coeducational; founded and opened 1824 as Rensselaer School; chartered 1826. It was called Rensselaer Institute from 1837 to 1861. . Additional information about Altec Lansing and its products is available at the company's Web site, www.altecmm.com, or by calling toll-free, 1-800-258-3288. Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc., based in Milford, PA, USA, is a leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and support of high quality multimedia personal computer and home entertainment sound systems, and a line of headsets, headphones and microphones for personal digital media. The company employs about 1,500 people worldwide. In addition to the company's headquarters, Altec Lansing has offices in Austin, TX, Cary, NC, Houston, TX, Hyram, UT, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. The company also has an ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9002 and SA8000 certified manufacturing facility in The People's Republic of China. Note: A Photo is available at URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.061801/bb2 |
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