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American automotive security products company
Directed Electronics, Inc. , often abbreviated DEI , is an Orlando, Florida -based producer of car security products, including Viper car alarms and accessories. It is a subsidiary of VOXX Automotive , which is owned by VOXX International.
History [ edit ]
DEI was founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1982 by Darrell and Kathy Issa.[1]
In 1986, the company headquarters moved to Vista, California , in San Diego County. In 1999, the Issas sold their share of DEI to Miami, Florida-based private equity firm Trivest .[1]
In 2000, Darrell Issa was elected to the House of Representatives , and Jim Minarik replaced him as CEO. [2]
In 2008, DEI adapted a holding company strategy, and its parent company became DEI Holdings, Inc.[3]
In 2011, Trivest sold the company to Charlesbank Capital Partners.[4]
In March 2017, the company announced Robert Struble as their new CEO.[4]
In July 2020, VOXX International acquired the majority of Directed's automotive aftermarket business, adding eight brands, headlined by Viper.
Products [ edit ]
The company distributes various brands of car alarms and vehicle start systems, including AstroStart, Automate, Autostart, Avital, Clifford, Python and Viper.[citation needed
External links [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ "DEI Holdings promotes officers" . sandiegouniontribune.com . 2011-10-27. Retrieved 2017-04-06 .
^ a b "Robert Struble Appointed CEO of Vista-Based Directed" . sdbj.com . 2017-03-20. Retrieved 2017-04-05 .
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