JVCKenwood

JVCKenwood Corporation is a Japanese multinational electronics company formed in 2008 by the merger of the Victor Company of Japan (JVC) and Kenwood Corporation. The company markets consumer electronics, car audio and navigation systems, and professional broadcast and video equipment. Its products are produced under the JVC and Kenwood brands, with a professional division supplying equipment for broadcast studios, production facilities, and public safety networks.

Headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, JVCKenwood maintains a global presence with operations and distribution across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and has pursued international partnerships and distribution to support its diverse product lines.

History and focus: JVC has origins dating to 1927, while Kenwood traces back to 1946. The 2008 merger created a diversified electronics group combining consumer, automotive, and professional audio-visual technologies. Since then, the company has continued to develop imaging, audio, and communications technologies, including cameras, displays, projectors, and automotive infotainment systems.

Products and markets: JVCKenwood serves consumer markets with home entertainment devices, as well as automotive markets with car audio, navigation, and related systems. In the professional domain, it provides broadcast and production equipment, monitors and cameras, and communications systems used in media production and public safety networks.