SDI Technologies
SDI Technologies is the name of a consumer electronics manufacturer whose products are marketed under several national brands, including Timex, Sylvania, eKids, New Balance, KIDdesigns, and iHome. They used to market under Soundesign, a now defunct brand. SDI Technologies employed 110 in 2007, and has a distribution network that covers over 70 countries. Including Asia, SDI employs over 400 people.
History
SDI Technologies was founded in 1956. In that year, they introduced one of the first pocket cigarette lighters and transistor radios.
Soundesign, a defunct division of SDI Technologies, marketed inexpensive home and portable electronics, but was originally known as RealTone. The Soundesign brand faded as SDI began selling its products under the Zenith brand in 1993.[1] SDI's current offerings include small electronics of the iHome and Timex brands.[2]
Timeline
- 1956: Founded
- 1961: Went public with stock listed on the American Stock Exchange (however, today it is a private company)
- 1970: Introduced the world’s first Stereo Rack System
- 1972: Introduced the world’s first cassette clock radio
- 1983: Introduced the world’s first telephone clock radio
- 1989: Introduced KIDdesigns division to market Playskool toys
- 1993: Signed license agreements with Timex & Zenith to market audio electronics.
- 2005: Introduced the world’s first iPod Clock Radio.
- 2007: Signed license agreements with SanDisk and Microsoft to market audio electronics for the Sansa and Zune.