Clarion to Supply In-dash CD Changer Mechanism For North American OEM Radios

NOVI, Mich., April 8 -- Clarion Corporation of America, has been awarded a major contract to supply their latest in-dash CD changer mechanism for use in North American OEM radios. This award signifies Clarion's commitment as a leading audio electronics supplier, offering our customers the latest technological developments.

Clarion will supply its next generation mechanism to Visteon Corporation , for use in over twenty vehicle applications in the coming years. Matt Matsuda, President of Clarion Corporation of America states, "This business award establishes Clarion as Visteon's leading supplier of in-dash CD changer mechanisms and strengthens the working relationship between our organizations."

Clarion is one of the largest independent car audio manufacturers with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

About Clarion:

Clarion Corporation of America has its headquarters in Gardena, California and is the subsidiary of Clarion Company Ltd, ranked among the top 100 Global OEM Suppliers by Automotive News. Clarion, an international leader in car audio and electronics since 1940, is positioned as the number one independent car audio manufacturer. Clarion conducts research, development, engineering, design, manufacturing, sales and marketing of vehicle entertainment, navigation, communications and security products for the automotive and recreational vehicle environments, including IVCS (in-vehicle computing systems). Clarion has more than 14,000 employees worldwide, and 24 factories in 10 countries, with marketing and sales affiliates in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia. Clarion is located on the Web at www.clarion.com .

About Visteon:

Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier that delivers consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide and through multiple channels within the global automotive aftermarket. Visteon has approximately 77,000 employees and a global delivery system of more than 180 technical, manufacturing, sales, and service facilities located in 25 countries.