Clarion to Supply Major Audio Program at Ford Motor Company

DETROIT, July 17 -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile entertainment systems, announced today they have been awarded a significant audio program for future Ford Motor Company vehicles.

The audio program awarded to Clarion Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Clarion Company Ltd., will commence in 2008 and will include single CD and 6 CD radios.

"We are extremely proud to have been awarded this major Ford audio program and are excited about the potential for future business growth at Ford," said Matt Matsuda, President of Clarion Corporation of America.

Clarion first began supplying audio components for various Ford-affiliated companies throughout North America and Europe in the early 1980s.

About Clarion

Clarion Corporation of America has its headquarters in Gardena, California and is a subsidiary of Tokyo based 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. Clarion has over 9,000 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 http://www.clarion.com/