Fisher Electronics

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Fisher Electronics
Image:Fisherelectronics.png
Type Corporation
Founded New York 1945
Headquarters
Industry Electronics
Products Audio-Visual and communication equipment, Hi-fi equipment, Home appliances
Slogan Bringing High Definition to Audio
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Fisher Electronics is a US based subsidiary company of Japanese electronics conglomerate Sanyo specialising in the field of hi-fi electronics.

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Established in 1945 and named after founder Avery Fisher, the company produces a wide variety of products including portable digital audio products, slim audio systems, and home theater systems.

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The company was originally formed in 1945 by audio electronics pioneer Avery Fisher, before being sold to the Emerson Electric Company for USD $31 million in 1969. It was subsequently sold by Emerson Electric to Sanyo Electric of Japan in 1975 where it has remained since. Avery Fisher remained as a consultant for Emerson and Sanyo.

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