JVCKENWOOD — a global manufacturer in a variety of global markets in which open source plays a pivotal role — continues to demonstrate its commitment to collaboration and Intellectual Property (IP) non-aggression by joining our community. The company is also a member of the Linux Foundation and its Automotive Grade Linux (AG) collaborative open source project to accelerate rapid innovation and delivery of the connected car.
Headquartered in Yokohoma, Japan, the enterprise was reborn in October 2011 following the merger of Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) and Kenwood Corp. (Kenwood) three years after management integration. JVCKENWOOD develops and manufactures products and services for the car electronics, professional systems, home and mobile electronics, as well as for the entertainment businesses.