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| Formerly | AAMP Global |
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| Company type | Privately held company |
| Industry | Automotive electronics |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Founder | Micah Ansley |
| Headquarters | Clearwater, FL |
Area served | United States |
Key people | (CEO)|Scott Forst |
| Brands | AudioControl, BOYO, Connects2, EchoMaster, M2M In Motion, PAC, Stinger Commercial |
| Parent | The Halifax Group |
| Website | https://stingersolutions.com |
Stinger is a North American company that designs and engineers technology for Vehicle audio, Automotive head units, Dashcam & Backup cameras, Automotive lighting, Telematics, fleet services, and more. Stinger is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida and is owned by The Halifax Group, a Private equity firm.[1]
History
[edit]Stinger was founded in 1987 by Micah Ansley as a small distributor of installation supplies under the name, AAMP of America.[2]
In 2003, AAMP of America was acquired by ICV Capital Partners.[3]
In 2006, ICV Capital Partners sold AAMP of America to Audax Group.[4] The same year, AAMP of America acquired Select Products and Pacific Accessory Corporation (PAC). In 2008, it merged the PAC and Peripheral brands. In 2010, it introduced the iSimple brand and re-launched the Phoenix Gold mobile brand after acquiring it from home and car audio company, Rodin.[5]
In 2016, AAMP of America rebranded to AAMP Global with the consolidation of Rosen Electronics and Armour Automotive, an acquisition that was made in 2014.[6]
In 2019, Audax Private Equity sold AAMP Global to The Halifax Group.[7]
In 2022, AAMP Global acquired AudioControl, a Seattle, Washington based company that develops audio products, engineered for the automotive, residential, and commercial markets. AAMP Global retained the automotive business while divesting the residential and commercial businesses of AudioControl.[8]
In 2023, AAMP Global rebranded to Stinger.[9]
In 2024, Stinger acquired BOYO from Vision Tech America, an aftermarket camera and safety technologies company.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Stinger". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "Aamp Celebrates 25 Years, Opens New R&D Facility". CEoutlook. 2012-07-31. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "ICV Capital Partners Completes Two Acquisitions". ICV Capital Partners. 2003-01-14. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "ICV CAPITAL PARTNERS ANNOUNCES SALE OF AAMP OF AMERICA TO AUDAX GROUP" (PDF). ICV Capital Partners. 2006-12-06. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "Aamp Celebrates 25 Years, Opens New R&D Facility". CEoutlook. 2012-07-31. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "Armour Automotive Becomes AAMP Global Ltd". Yahoo!. 2016-04-20. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "Audax Private Equity Completes the Sale of AAMP Global to The Halifax Group". Business Wire. 2019-11-06. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "AAMP Global, Leading Manufacturer of Vehicle Aftermarket Technology, Acquires AudioControl". PR Newswire. 2022-04-02. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
- ^ "Stinger: The Evolution of AAMP Global". PR Newsire. 2023-11-02. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "Stinger Acquires BOYO". CEoutlook. 2024-03-01. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
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