Pioneer Names Tateki Ueda President of U.S. Manufacturing

LONG BEACH, Calif., April 25 -- Pioneer North America today named Tateki Ueda president of Pioneer Industrial Components, its U.S. manufacturing subsidiary for car audio products, based in Springboro, Ohio. Ueda will report to Kaz Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Pioneer North America.

Ueda has more than 30 years experience with Pioneer in Japan, Mexico and Thailand, most recently serving as managing director of Pioneer Manufacturing Thailand. He will lead the manufacturing facilities for automotive entertainment products, ensuring on time, quality manufacturing of audio products for a variety of automotive manufacturers and the aftermarket.

``Tateki Udea's vast manufacturing experience that will help Pioneer deliver quality products in a cost- and time-effective manner,'' said Yamamoto. ``He is a great asset to our North American team.''

Pioneer Corporation is a leader in optical disc technology and a preeminent manufacturer of high-performance audio, video, computer and cable television equipment for the home, car and business markets. The company focuses on four core business domains including DVD, display technologies, Digital Network Entertainment(TM) and components. Founded in 1938 in Tokyo, Pioneer Corporation employs more than 31,000 people worldwide. Its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Pioneer Electronics' headquarters is located in Long Beach, Calif., and its U.S. Web address is www.pioneerelectronics.com .