Since its foundation in 1946, Japan, Kenwood has led the world in innovating audio and communications equipment with its novel technological development, product design, and strength in marketing.

Vision Reaching out to discover, inspire and enhance the enjoyment of life

Principle Cultivate original thinking and execute with pride, passion and precision The heritage, strength and future aspiration of the Kenwood brand are reflected in the values we share. We must ensure that every aspects of our corporate activity, from product development through customer relations, is consistent with the following core values to realize our vision.

Core Value A Step Ahead To drive dynamic evolution through progressive thinking and a willingness to embrace change. The Right Fit To create products and services that have an intuitive appeal because they fit customer needs and lifestyles. Fresh Experience To foster the spirit of discover at work and refreshing surprise in daily life. Quality and Performance To insist on uncompromising quality and performance in our products, our people and our business practices. Confidence and Trust To build confidence in the brand and lasting goodwill through relationships based on trust.

Kenwood heads into the new millennium

Currently, the company is undertaking various projects to open new paths into the future of digitization. One path is to deal successfully with information technology (IT), which is revolutionizing societies all over the world. By fusing our unique technical know-how in audio and communications with advanced digital networking technology, we plan to deliver unique products and services that enhance the enjoyment of multi-media car audio users. Another example is to offer products that appeal strongly to people's feeling of individuality. By pursuing unique features and design beyond the boundaries of conventional products, and by generating new applications with novel ideas, Kenwood continues to develop attractive products that inspire people. In the 21st century, the role of the electronics industry will become all the more important, as evidenced with the IT revolution. Kenwood continues to make valuable new products indispensable to the comfortable and pleasant lives of people by utilizing its superb and unique technology and product planning ingenuity.

Preservation of the environment

Kenwood's environment preservation activities started with the establishment of the Environment Management Committee in January 1992. Today, Kenwood has already obtained ISO14001 certification, an international standard for environmental preservation, for its head office, R&D center, two major factories in Japan, the Malaysia factory, and the Singapore factory. In addition to conservation of energy and resources by reducing power consumption and packaging materials, Kenwood is paying special attention to eliminating harmful substances so as to reduce stress on the natural environment. One such example is the early introduction of lead-free solder. Through various corporate-wide efforts to reduce energy consumption, wastes, and environmental contamination and by recycling resources, Kenwood intends to fulfill its responsibilities in society.

Reaching out through the world

Wherever there is a market that demands quality, reliability and good sense, products bearing the Kenwood name will be found. Consumers of the world recognize this unifying product quality however diverse their cultures.

To this end, we early on began establishing a global network of sales and after-service facilities. Manufacturing plants were established as well to serve local specialized needs. These facilities reach our customers in more than 120 countries. For more details, you are welcome to visit the "Global Site" of this website.