Headset maker Plantronics is to acquire well known audio firm Altec Lansing. Altec Lansing will be a wholly owned subsidiary of Plantronics, who are interested in Altec Lansings market presence in the audio equipment market.
"The combination of our expertise in voice communication and Altec Lansing's in music entertainment enables us to meet the full audio needs of the consumer, in their personal and professional lives," said Ken Kannappan, president and CEO, Plantronics, Inc. "We've been exploring audio entertainment possibilities for some time. The acquisition of Altec Lansing, with its product portfolio strength and brand reputation, dramatically accelerates those plans at a time when the technology and momentum in convergence is there for us to leverage."
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