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From CD players to satellite receivers, Kenwood products span the spectrum of electronics technology. Formed in 1946 as Kasuga Radio Co., the firm is widely known for its Kenwood-brand home and car audio products (which account for about 75% of sales), including receivers, speakers, amplifiers, cassette decks, and DVD and CD players. It also makes PC components, such as CD-ROM drives, as well as communications equipment (mobile radios, cellular and cordless phones). Kenwood's other products include measuring instruments, electronic devices, and information systems (weather sensors, no-touch ID card systems, encryption software). It sells its products worldwide; most of its production is done outside of Japan.
COMPETITION |
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: March
2000 Sales (mil.): 2,601.90
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 0.0%
Employees: 2,615
Revenue per employee: $994,990.44
KEY PEOPLE |
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Kaku Sakaida
CEO
CONTACT INFO |
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14-6, Dogenzaka 1-chome, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo 150-8501, Japan
Phone: 81-3-5457-7111
Fax: 81-3-5457-7110
Online: Web Site
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