- Directed Electronics
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Directed Electronics, Inc. Type Public (NASDAQ: DEIXD) Founded Cleveland, Ohio, USA (1982) Headquarters Vista, California, United States Website www.directed.com Directed Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: DEIX), often abbreviated DEI, is a producer of car security and audio products, including Viper car alarms and accessories. It is a subsidiary of DEI Holdings.
History
DEI was founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1982 by Darrell and Kathy Issa. In 1986, the company moved to Southern California; its headquarters are now located in the San Diego suburb of Vista. Darrell Issa was elected to the House of Representatives in the year 2000; the Issas subsequently sold their controlling shares in Directed Electronics, and the company is now managed by Jim Minarik.
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Categories:- Companies listed on NASDAQ
- Companies based in San Diego County, California
- Companies established in 1982
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