Harman acquires Duran Audio
Published: ASIA
WORLD: Harman has announced the acquisition of Duran Audio BV. The acquisition provides Harman with access to electro-acoustic and software-based directivity control technologies including the Axys Intellivox line of steerable columns, which will now become an integrated part of the Harman Professional audio product line.
‘Today’s acquisition of Duran Audio BV bolsters Harman’s stated commitment to advance our technology leadership through both R&D and acquisitions,’ said Dinesh C Paliwal, Harman’s chairman, president and chief executive officer. ‘Over the years, Duran Audio has established a distinct and loyal customer base built on innovative technology. By leveraging Duran’s unique product lines with Harman’s global footprint and product synergies, our business is optimally positioned to serve new customers around the world with expanded audio solutions.’
‘Our focus has always been on innovation,’ added Gerrit Duran, founder of Duran Audio. ‘Over the years we have developed a range of solutions for some of the most difficult problems facing sound system designers, architects and acoustic engineers. Today’s acquisition by Harman presents many wonderful opportunities to push the R&D boundaries even further and to deliver some truly unique technologies to a wider customer base.’