Crutchfield Corporation
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer electronics retail |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Founder | William G. Crutchfield, Jr. |
| Headquarters | |
| Website | www.Crutchfield.com |
Crutchfield Corporation operates as a North American retailer offering an extensive selection of electronics, including mobile audio and video devices tailored for automobiles, in addition to speakers, televisions, and various home and portable electronic products. The company serves customers across both the United States and Canada. Founded in 1974 by William G. "Bill" Crutchfield, Jr., who remains CEO, the business is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Company
According to information on its official site, Crutchfield employs more than 600 individuals.[1] The enterprise is privately owned by its CEO, Bill Crutchfield.[2] Its Charlottesville operations encompass the corporate headquarters, a primary distribution hub, and an additional processing and distribution facility. Beyond these, Crutchfield maintains a satellite site located in Norton, Virginia.
Retail locations for Crutchfield are situated in both Charlottesville and Harrisonburg, Virginia.[3]
Since establishing an online presence in 1995, Crutchfield’s website has featured tools such as Outfit My Car, which utilizes proprietary measurements of thousands of vehicle models to ensure compatibility for aftermarket car stereos and speakers.[4]
Awards and recognition
In 2007, Bill Crutchfield was honored with induction into the Consumer Electronics Association Hall of Fame alongside notable figures such as Paul Allen and Amar Bose.[5] Additionally, Crutchfield.com holds the distinction of being the first authorized online retailer specializing in audio and video products.[6]
References
- ↑ "About us". Crutchfield. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ↑ "Our Story: History". Crutchfield. Archived from the original on 2010-01-08. Retrieved 2010-03-31.
- ↑ "McAuliffe stumps with support of Crutchfield". The Daily Progress. Retrieved 2013-10-03.
- ↑ "Outfit My Car". Crutchfield. Archived from the original on 2013-10-05. Retrieved 2013-10-03.
- ↑ "CE Hall of Fame Inductees". Consumer Electronics Association. Archived from the original on 2010-03-25. Retrieved 2010-03-31.
- ↑ "Crutchfield Turns Up the Volume on Microsoft SharePoint and Exchange Data Management with CommVault Simpana" (Press release). CommVault. 29 November 2007. Archived from the original on 7 August 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018 – via Business Wire.
- United States consumer electronics retailers
- Retail businesses founded in 1974
- Privately owned Virginia-based companies
- E-commerce retailers in the United States
- Mail-order businesses
- American enterprises established in 1974
- 1974 establishments in Virginia
- Consumer electronics retailers of the United States